The Portrait Bar
New York, NY
1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, US
Verified open September 8, 2026.
Why this bar is here
Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:
- North America's 50 Best Bars
North America's 50 Best Bars 2026: 1-100 - The Infatuation
The Best Cocktail Bars In NYC
Reviewed cocktail menu
Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.
Oaxaca — Mexico
Not a margarita for margarita drinkers
Oaxacan Gin, Empirical Ayuuk, Contratto Aperitif, Lime Sherbet, Hibiscus, Chocolate
Cebu Island — Philippines
Clarified cocktail with silky, tropical notes
Rum, Scotch, Coconut, Calamansi, Bay Leaf, Peppercorn, Midori
Mapo District — Seoul, Korea
Smoky, nutty, complex
Tokki Soju, Sesame-Oil Washed Laphroaig, Cucumber, Lemon, Pineapple-Vanilla Cordial
Cognac — France
A brandy crusta with a certain je ne sais quoi...
Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, Cappelletti, Grapefruit, Orgeat
St. James — London, England
Bramble meets English milk punch
Earl Grey Gin, Pasubio, Cucumber, Blackberries
Kochi — Japan
A whisky sour with classic, comforting flavors
Suntory Toki, Cynar, Yuzu, Star Anise, Sarsaparilla
Barrio Getsemani — Cartagena, Co
Clean, crisp martini with tropical vibes
Gin, Aguardiente, Passion Fruit, Sherry, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters
ELMHURST — QUEENS, NY
Inspired by the popular Panang curry dish — earthy, tropical, aromatic
Vodka, Empirical Cilantro, Red Chili, Galangal, Lime, Mango, Coconut
Vieux Carré XOXO
Michter’s 10yr Rye, Jean Fillioux XO Grande Reserve, Cappellano Barolo Chinato, Bénédictine
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GOLDEN CADILLAC
El Tesoro Añejo, Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis Alexandre, Key Lime, Gold Maldon Salt
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MARRAKESH — MOROCCO
Frothy, comforting, tart
Beach Plum Gin, Nardini Mandorla, Smoked Cinnamon, Lemon, Egg White
Andalucia — Spain
Savory yet clean martini
Gin Mare, Blanco Vermut, Sherry, Umami & Sakura Bitters
Torino — Italy
Balanced bitter, sweet and herbaceous
Campari, Cardamaro, Antica Torino, Saba, Fig Leaf Soda
Kolkata — India
A mango lassi Painkiller
Rum, Sotol, Mango, Coconut, Almond, Orange, Bombay Spice Blend
28TH & 5TH — NOMAD, NY
A Chef Andrew Carmellini marinated beet salad inspired daisy
Mijenta Blanco, Cointreau, Beetroot, Vinegar de Jerez, Queso Fresco, Dill, Lime
RAMOS REVIVAL
Aplós Blend, Apéritif Bianco, Pistachio, Yuzu, Cream, Egg White, Bubbles
NEGRONI ADRIFT
Roots Divino Bianco, Pentire ‘Adrift’, Aplós ‘Ease’, Ritual ‘Aperitif’
WHITE COSMO
Seedlip Grove, Verjus, Elderflower
A-MOCK-XICILLIN
Three Spirits ‘Social’, Optimist ‘Smokey’, Lapsang Souchong, Ginger & Honey, Lemon
EIGHT BALL SCRATCH
Adriatico Amaretto Zero, Espresso, Lucano Amaro, Pathfinder Hemp & Root, Sage