No laughing matter Story & Images By Bradley Hawks is undeniably a component of many of these drinks. When the glass bell was lifted, the smoke rolled over the bar, with just a puff remaining in the glass. And that airy wisp added an element of peppery fire that elevated the drink to a whole new level. With the “Pineapple,” a blend of passion fruit rum, pineapple and vanilla rest beneath a lime that has been cut in half and filled with rum. As the lime is ignited and raised above the glass, the luminous rum is then poured into the cocktail in a glowing stream of blue, before being sprinkled with cinnamon— which ignites the drink like a Fourth of July firecracker. The “Flower” employs a glass lightbulb as a serving vessel, filled with dry gin, lavender, elderflower and cranberry, all garnished with miniature rosebuds. And a special of the house requires a bird’s nest to house an egg from which the top has been carefully removed. The egg white is then foamed and poured over a whiskey sour—which is served in the hollowed eggshell. These are the sorts of drink presentations that warrant ovations all of their own. And the concoctions are every bit as grand as they appear. So, whether you are seated at the front bar to enjoy the showmanship of the brilliant mixologists, or you take your drink to the stage in back where between 30 and 40 people gather for some brilliant comedy, you are guaranteed an evening of entertainment. With a staff as friendly and gracious as the drinks are beautiful and delicious, The Standing Room is worthy of a visit—even when the main show isn’t on the stage. 4738 Vernon Blvd. Long Island City 11101 www.standingroomlic.com 347-309-7666 Thursday 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday 5 p.m. to midnight january 2016 I BOROMAG.COM I 19
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