Another great Clinton Hill gem is the cocktail bar called The Mayflower. The sister cocktail bar located directly next to Italian restaurant Aita, it’s great for either a late night pickup during the week or if you’re waiting to be seated for brunch during the weekend. The drink choices here are all very good, but one of the best is the Penicillin. Made with scotch, lemon, honey, ginger and Laphroaig, the flavors are complimentary and blended very well, with no ingredient overpowering the next. Specialty cocktails can be hit or miss at times, but this was definitely one of the better drinks I’ve had at any establishment in New York. With a very relaxed and intimate atmosphere The Mayflower does serve more than just specialty cocktails, providing wine and beer options for those with different tastes in spirits. So if you happen to be in Clinton Hill  one of these days,  a quick visit here is truly recommended.

For more information about The Mayflower go to www.aitarestaurant.com