I had a pretty good time on my 30th. Thanks again, Victoria, for the photo. They call me #luckyboy

Somehow, my entire life, I’ve gone without having a Mahattan IN Manhattan. Thanks, @PouringRibbons & thanks Joaquin! (at Pouring Ribbons)

This menu is a sign of pure genius. Joaquin & Alchemy have really hit the mark with the whole place. (at Pouring Ribbons)

The best blue drink in the known universe: The Shark. You know how I know it’s the best? @Jacobbriars brought in John & “Sharky” Sean to make it during his session on blue drinks last Tales—and Mr. Briars *knows* his blue drinks! (at PDT)

Aha! The mistress of The Dragon Twins! (at Crif Dogs)

Out in the rain making pink drinks, it’s John Lermayer! What a trooper! (at Andaz 5th Avenue)

Dale & Joel playing “Your Cheating Heart” by Hank Williams. (at Macao Trading Co.)

From left to right, the Kilrain, the Baltimore Eggnog, and in the foreground, the Whiskey Cocktail. @boozehound8 tells me that it took him 7 weeks to get through the extensive menu here, which comes in the form of a small book. (at The Dead Rabbit)

Bring out your Dead! Dead Rabbit that is. A quick little amuse bouche before our cocktail order proper. (at The Dead Rabbit)

Sketchy advice from my Pineapple Passion cocktail. (at Jade Island)