Summer in NYC begins with the sip of that first rooftop cocktail – and what better way to kick off everyone’s favourite season than with a Pineau des Charentes pop-up in one of the city’s most iconic sky-high spots? Taking over the Daintree rooftop at Hendricks’s Hotel from June 10 through to August 31, Pineau Playtime is bringing you delicious Pineau des Charentes-based cocktails and immaculate summer vibes, all to be enjoyed before panoramic views. Nine other bars across the city will also be serving bespoke Pineau de Charentes cocktails across the summer, keep reading to find out everywhere you can enjoy the perfect French apéritif in New York…
Hailing from France’s Charentes region, Pineau des Charentes owes its bold, one-of-a-kind aroma to a unique blend of fresh grape juice and Cognac – both products of the same region, which is also home to the town of Cognac itself. This versatile spirited wine is perfect for mixology, and totally lends itself to creative cocktail making, as you’ll discover for yourself at Pineau Playtime!
Boasting some of the best views the city has to offer, Daintree’s rooftop oasis is the perfect place to sip and savor the flavours of Pineau des Charentes. There will be three bespoke Pineau-based creations on offer, and whether you’re a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, these cocktails are the ultimate way to elevate your apéritif hour. You can relax in true French style on Daintree Rooftop at 25 W 38th St 29th Floor, New York, NY 10018 from June 10 to August 31, Monday-Tuesday 4pm-10pm, and Wednesday-Saturday 4pm-12am.
But Pineau Playtime doesn’t end there! There will be ten other bars featuring Pineau based cocktails on their menus June through August, each offering a fresh take on this spirited French apéritif. Here’s where you can find them:
Split Eights
This buzzy FiDi spot is a cozy coffee shop serving pastries and coffee by day, but in the evenings, it transforms into a seriously sophisticated cocktail bar. There you can try the Cock n’ Bull special, a rich and complex serve on the rocks.
40 Exchange Place Ground Floor
Another Country
You’ll find carefully crafted cocktails and live music at this bar in the heart of Union Square. The ambiance is a blend of retro nostalgia and modern chic, inspired by old vinyl records and the 1962 James Baldwin novel of the same name. Try the Gold of Biscay – a drink dusted with edible gold mist!
10 E 16th Street
Donna
This West Village joint feels like summer with its colorful decor and Pan-Latin flavours. They are also known for serving up an innovative cocktail menu. If you like your drinks sweet and fruity, choose the Strawberry Spritz, or enjoy a spicy and smoky combo with the Shady Dreamin’.
7 Cornelia Street
Excuse My French
Be transported from the Lower East Side to the streets of 1920s Paris. This cozy bar radiates vintage charm and artsy inclinations and is the perfect spot to enjoy a chic evening of cocktails and tapas style sharing plates. The Suze My French is a particularly refreshing serve, or enjoy the playfully named, Mai Tai Is Strangling Me!
96 Orchard Street
Raines Law Room Chelsea
This spot in Chelsea is the perfect all-weather cocktail bar. Curl up on a sofa during the cooler nights or sip summer serves on their outdoor terrace if the sun comes out! PSA: the Vineyard Breeze mixes Pineau des Charentes with apricot liquor and chilled chamomile tea, and makes for a delectable easy drinking cocktail.
48 W 17th Street
Raines Law Room at The William
For an intimate evening on the town, stop by this speakeasy-style cocktail bar inside the William hotel. With its walls of bookshelves, sofas and marble fireplace, this really feels like a hidden gem. Try the Golden Rose cocktail for fruity serve topped with an edible flower.
24 E 39th Street
REYNA
You might recognise the vibrant interiors of REYNA from Sex & The City, but this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar offers more than just pop culture clout. Order La Reine Soleil for a deliciously summery punch-style serve.
11 E 13th St
Queen’s Room
This bistro bar in the heart of Astoria, transforms into a welcoming bar-restaurant serving well-crafted cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine by night. Viva La Reine should be your cocktail of choice – a drink fit for royalty!
36-02 Ditmars Boulevard
Boss Tweeds
A Tribeca haunt you don’t want to overlook, with serious vintage charm and characterful interiors. Sip a cocktail in the mezzanine lounge for a relaxing retreat on the sofas by the fireplace. Or slink downstairs to the speakeasy for an intimate evening with your date.
41 Murray St, New York, NY 10007
O Cabanon
You’ll find an authentic taste of France, nestled in Manhattan at O Cabanon. This cozy French bistro and wine bar is a relaxed spot to enjoy French wines, cocktails and some Provençal cuisine. With a convivial energy and great vibes, all we can say is – santé!
245 W 29th Street New York, NY, 10001