5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Citysearch Editors, Orange County
Across the country, the cocktail set is forgoing apple martinis and low-carb beers in favor of 1950s-era standards, the new drinks du jour.
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230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
This Laguna Beach bistro is famous for its "James Bond" martini which is shaken "007" times. -
Joe's Place
26612 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA
Catch live jazz and relax with one of Joe's potent whiskey-laden Manhattans. -
The Cannery
3010 Lafayette Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Sip a classic cosmopolitan while enjoying the incredible views of the Newport waterfront. -
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA
Hipsters opt for retro faves like a traditional vodka gimlet or a sweet sidecar at this hidden Costa Mesa lounge. -
Restaurant 162
1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA
Only the swankiest brunch in town boasts a bloody mary bar; order it as spicy as you want it.
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ESPN Zone
1500 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
Enter the Zone, an entertainment megaplex that puts you in the game. -
Sutra Lounge
1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA
This lounge aims its aphrodisiac-inspired menu and seductive decor at a trendy young crowd.
