5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Citysearch Editors, Twin Cities
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Twin Cities.
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Bar Lurcat
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
Stylish and sultry with cozy seating and crystal chandeliers, Lurcat serves serious drinks, like the truly impeccable Manhattan. -
Ike's Food and Cocktails
50 S Sixth St, Minneapolis, MN
Upscale downtown diner with retro booths and '50s tunes covers all the classics; sip some nostalgia with the pitch-perfect Rob Roy. -
Imperial Room
417 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
The Rat Pack would have adored this swanky lounge with old Vegas-style decor and fabulous martinis, including the classic gin version. -
Emmas Lounge
2817 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Moody and melodramatic, this dark hideaway is reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy, perfect for sampling a sublime sidecar. -
St. Paul Grill
350 Market St, St Paul, MN
It doesn't get much classier than savoring ice-cold martinis at the sleek mahogany bar of the timeless St. Paul Hotel.
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Martini Blu
615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
With sushi and martinis, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel elevates the Minneapolis scene to a new level. -
Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Billiards, beer, burgers and bowling are all at this downtown favorite.
