Raise your standards – not just your glass. Welcome to a superior cocktail experience.
Discover cocktail culture in Monmouth County! Offering the perfect mix of sophistication and relaxation, Monmouth County is a destination for cocktail enthusiasts and mixology mavens alike.
The Craft Cocktail Scene
One of the most exciting aspects of cocktail culture in Monmouth County is the craft cocktail scene.
Mixologists in the area have elevated cocktail crafting to an art form. Unique ingredients and techniques come together to create one-of-a-kind drinks. Many bars and restaurants feature seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, adding a touch of local flavor to their cocktail menus.
Watermark on the Asbury Park boardwalk offers complex, layered cocktails that are both delicious and visually stunning. The chill rooftop vibe offers outstanding views of the ocean and perfectly captures the essence of summer. Speaking of fabulous waterviews, Avenue on the Long Branch boardwalk offers a beautiful bar in room with soaring ceilings and a great cocktail menu plus an extensive wine list and the view of the crashing surf is spectacular all year round. Another popular spot for cocktail lovers is Pascal & Sabine in Asbury Park. This moody, French-inspired brasserie offers a variety of delicious drinks, including one of our faves, “The French Blonde” made with gin, elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit juice, grapefruit bitters… oolala!
Distilled Essence
Mixology isn’t just limited to the bars and restaurants of Monmouth County, many local distilleries are also producing some of the best spirits in the state.
One such distillery is the Asbury Park Distilling Co. This small-batch distillery produces a variety of spirits, including gin, vodka, and bourbon. Another is the Colts Neck Stillhouse. This family-owned distillery will transport you back in time to a pre- prohibition style of hand made copper pot distilled spirits.
Whether you’re looking for a classic cocktail or an innovative new drink, cocktail culture in Monmouth County has it all. With talented mixologists and innovative distilleries, this county is quickly becoming a hub for cocktail lovers. So next time you’re in the area, be sure to stop by one of these hotspots and try one of their delicious drinks. You won’t be disappointed. For a list of our favorite drink spots along with our picks for cocktails with a view, favorite wine bars and more, visit our website.
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Craft brewers? Yeah, we got ‘em…
Actually, we have well over a dozen from Carton Brewery in Atlantic Highlands to Screamin’ Hill Brewery in Cream Ridge to Red Tank in Red Bank and more.
Check out some of the best craft brewers in Monmouth County.
WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME
While some might say “dive bar” we prefer to think of them as “unpretentious”.
Of course, sometimes the best bars are not known for their fancy drinks or sleek design as much as for their friendly atmosphere and community of regulars.