Leave it to a New York business to make money off labor unrest.The Living Room Lounge at the glitzy W hotel in Times Square has created a new drink called a "Striketini" to mark the current labor strike that has shut down numerous Broadway shows.
"We are known for our martinis, so we wanted to make something special," concierge Marcelo Surerus told reporters. "We'll be serving this for the duration of the strike."
The takeoff on the classic Manhattan consists of 1 1/2 ounces of bourbon, an ounce of Grand Marnier, a half-ounce of white cranberry juice, and a splash each of sour mix and sugar syrup. The finished product, garnished with a maraschino cherry, is darker than the usual Manhattan.
Dark, as in theater lights out.
The drink is going for $15, about normal for high-end Big Apple bars.
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1 comment:
If they're not on strike, they're not making any money. They should have made a more affordable drink. :D
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