Award-winning burger joint Black Tap is bringing its signature style to its brand new cocktail program rolling out today at its New York City locations. Renowned mixologist Pam Wiznitzer teamed up with Black Tap's lead bartender Christian Orlando to create a drink menu which mirrors the creativity, energy, fun, and whimsical nature behind Black Tap's beloved food and shakes menu. Just as Black Tap's menu includes approachable, yet creative takes on the classic burger and shake combo, the cocktail menu looks to do the same by taking the traditional, undisputed cocktails everyone knows to the next level. Who says only kids can have fun?
The new menu includes soon-to-be favorites like the Charged Lemonade (Vodka, Japanese Melon, Lemonade, Blue Electricdust Rim), a seasonal Autumn Freeze Slushy (Whiskey, Rose Cider, Hard Cider, Cinnamon, Lemon, Nutmeg, Apple Chips), the Tropical Smoke (Mezcal, Red Wine, Pineapple, Lemon), a Cola Old-Fashioned (Bourbon, Cherry Cola, Bitters, Brandied Cherry), and everyone's latest obsession, the Espresso Martini (Chameleon Cold Brew, Choice of Vodka or Cognac, Coffee Liqueur, and Demerara).
"We are excited to finally launch our long-awaited cocktail program in partnership with the talented Pam Wiznitzer," said Chris Barish, Owner of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. "The menu brings another layer to the classic Black Tap experience by offering our guests the opportunity to come grab a great burger along with a great cocktail. Now more than ever Black Tap is the ideal venue to get together for a post work drink and bite or gather with friends, laugh, and enjoy life."
To celebrate the launch of the cocktail program, Black Tap's Soho and Midtown locations will also be launching a brand new brand new Happy Hour available weekly from Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. A must-try 'Burgers & Bottles' combo (2 All-American burgers and one bottle of wine) will be offered for $45.00. Additional Happy Hour selections include a rotating cocktail offer for $9.00, Beers for $6.00, House Wine for $8.00, and Snacks (Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Fried Pickles, and Chicken Tenders) each for $5.00.
Black Tap plans to refresh its cocktail program across the brand, continuing to adapt selections and feature monthly specials. Currently Black Tap's NYC locations are offering the 'Pump up The Pumpkin' cocktail during the month of November which features rum, pumpkin, chai spice, maple, and lemon.
Plus, guests can now make a reservation at Black Tap Midtown — for the first time in the brand's history — and enjoy a cocktail without the wait. Black Tap Midtown is officially live on Resy allowing customers to bypass any wait time for their next post-work get together, family dinner, or midday lunch. Walk-in seating is available as well.