By Nora Heston Tarte
Love a long island ice tea but looking for something subtly sweet? The Grateful Dead cocktail at Midgley’s Public House is a strong concoction of vodka, gin, rum, house-made sweet and sour, and raspberry liquor. This punchy pinkish-purple beverage is a Friend of the Devil that just may have you Dancing in the Street. The inspired blend is actually a well-known drink, mixed differently from bar to bar, and Midgley’s version lives up to the hype. Whether you’re looking for a festive sipper for Valentine’s Day, or simply want a beverage that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized, the Grateful Dead hits the spot.
This fruity cocktail is just one on a menu of cleverly named drinks at Midgley’s. From simple twists on classic favorites, like the Huckleberry Lemon Drop (360 huckleberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, cranberry splash in a sugar-rimmed glass), to off-kilter favorites like the Caviar Martini (beluga gold line noble Russian vodka, dolin dry vermouth, caviar stuffed olives), sample them all.
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Midgley’s Public House
296 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton
(209) 474-7700
MidgleysPublicHouse.com