Best Bars With Infused Vodka In Pittsburgh
If you love vodka-based cocktails, but find yourself bored with the usual classics, perhaps adding an infused vodka to the mix will take your night on the town up a notch. Pittsburgh is full of bars and lounges that serve some traditional twists and unconventional cocktails, so many in fact that finding the best of the 'Burgh can seem daunting. There are, however, five awesome standout bars that consistently hit the target with locals for their infused vodka drinks. Whether you crave a refreshing fruit-infused vodka or wish to treat yourself with a sweeter flavor, you'll find it at these five Pittsburgh area bars.
The Library
2302 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-0517
www.thelibrary-pgh.com
The Library may have started with "Once upon a beer…" as its slogan reads, but its happily-ever-after undoubtedly comes from its infused vodkas. While there are tons of great cocktails, wines and beer to pick from, its vodka-based drinks are among its biggest hits. You can't go wrong with a "Code Name Ginger" or a "Sunday Bloody Sunday," both of which use a pepper-infused vodka for a spicy kick. The Library is located on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's historic South Side.
Hough's Taproom And Brewpub
563 Greenfield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 586-5944
www.houghspgh.com
Hough's Taproom And Bar is a true standout when it comes to infused vodkas. Using high-quality ingredients and original combinations, Hough's has managed to craft some of the most memorable infused vodka cocktails in the city. Check out its tomato basil-infused vodka or bacon-infused vodka that are perfect for a brunch treat. Spend your Sunday at its brunch event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. where you can enjoy a bloody mary bar, infused vodkas and countless unique mix-ins, or stop by on Thursday for its cider and signature cocktail night. Drink up at Hough's Taproom And Brewpub located in the city's Greenfield neighborhood.
Olive Or Twist
140 6th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 255-0525
www.olive-twist.com
Olive Or Twist has been named the best place to buy a martini by the Pittsburgh City Paper and is considered to have the best martinis, according to BarSmart.com. Now this 6th Street bar can consider itself among the best for infused vodka in Pittsburgh as well. If you love specialty martinis, order yourself a cucumber basil martini that uses a house-infused basil vodka mixed with Thatchers Cucumber for a refreshing twist. Also on the menu is a "Chocolate Covered Pretzel" martini featuring Pinnacle Chocolate Whipped Vodka, a S'mores-flavored martini made using Three Olives S'mores Vodka, an "Orange Dreamsicle" martini highlighting Pinnacle Orange Whipped Vodka and even a martini that uses Pinnacle Cookie Dough Vodka. Find Olive Or Twist in the city's beautiful Cultural District.
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Andy's Wine Bar
510 Market St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 773-8800
www.andyswinebar.com
It's marketed as a place to go where "art meets industry," but the draw to Andy's Wine Bar is its infused vodkas. Of course, you can always enjoy a wonderful glass of wine, but trying one of its countless infused vodka cocktails is a must. "Andy's Caesar" is a top choice made from a horseradish-infused Ketel One Vodka, olive juice, balsamic vinegar, Tabasco, Clamato and cracked black pepper. Grab a glass and settle in during one of Andy's free live jazz nights, held every Wednesday through Saturday, for great music and drinks. Andy's Wine Bar is located on Market Street in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
Carmella's Plates And Pints
1908 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 918-1215
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If you've heard anything about the drinks at Carmella's Plates And Pints, you've likely heard the rave reviews about its Moscow mules, but the bar's many infused vodkas are also a favorite. Two that come highly recommended by regulars are its cherry-infused vodka and pineapple-infused vodka; however, the bar frequently changes their infused offerings throughout the year. Don't be shy to ask for a special creation if you don't see it on the drink menu. Carmella's bartenders are very accommodating when it comes to creating an infused-vodka drink that you're sure to love. Carmella's Plates And Pints is located on East Carson Street in the South Side.
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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
