5 to Try: Classic Cocktails

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: March 19, 2004

Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Silicon Valley.

5 to Try

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cardinal Coffees Shops
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    3197 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 (map)

    This retro diner and swanky lounge serves up an array of classic concoctions, including the perennially popular Tom Collins.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hedley Club
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    233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    Nurse a crisp vodka martini while taking in the smooth sounds at this art-deco jazz bar at the Hotel De Anza.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended A P Stump's Chop House
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    163 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    The tart vodka gimlet at this glamorous bistro is simple and elegant--like the clientele.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Zibibbo
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    430 Kipling St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (map)

    Mingle with a sophisticated crowd while sipping a sweet sidecar at this Mediterranean eatery.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Birk's Steak and Chop House
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    3955 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)

    Sip a Manhattan at this upscale chophouse known for its selection of fine whiskeys.

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