Grab the Tiger by the Tail at Mai House

Another New York CitySearch Cocktail roundup notable entry mentioned “Mai House,” a great restaurant begun by Drew Nieporent down on Franklin Street, near other great spots of his excellent Myriad Restaurant Group, “Tribeca Grill,” and “Nobu,” both of which he had previously opened with Robert DeNiro. Good friends of mine are investors in the restaurant, and I’ve had the fortune to dine there a few times.

Mai House represents a departure for Drew and his team, and one big piece of the menu was the cocktail menu. Obviously, they were shooting for Asian-inspired, exotic flavors, and they really hit the mark with their choices.

While I write about cocktails, I have to admit that I’ve been drinking wine since I was about four years old (that’s what you do when you’re Italian), so I can’t be considered by any means an authority on spirits and mixers. I will say, without reservation, however, that the “Tiger Tail” on the drink menu at Mai House is, without a doubt, the best, most unusual, exotic, and tastiest cocktail I have ever had. Bar none. (Pun intended.)

Absolut Peppar vodka mixes with passion fruit juice, and is topped with a Thai chile. Sublime, and beautiful to look at. Also a great accompaniment to the spicy and exotic flavors that Mai House does so well. Grab yourself one after work today!

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