March 24th is National Cocktail Day. What better way to celebrate than going to a bar and ordering something fancy and maybe a bit unusual? If you're new to the area, our REALTORS® know all the best places to have a creative cocktail. Here are six of our favorites.

1. Charlotte's Speakeasy - 294 Main St., Farmingdale, NY 11735
   If you want to party like it's the 1920s, Charlotte's Speakeasy fits the bill. Restored from an actual speakeasy in Farmdale, it's located in a hidden, secret room behind a bookshelf at the back of Charlotte's Desserts. Reservations are available on weekends, but walk-ins are always welcome. Once inside, you can order a variety of signature cocktails, such as an Evening in Paris, with vodka, chamomile, and elderflower, or a Mary Pickford, with rum and maraschino liqueur. Whatever you order, an evening at Charlotte's is the bee's knees.
   
   
2. The New Vibe Lounge - 60 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570
   With live music, open mics, and a variety of other events throughout the week, The New Vibe Lounge is a great place for a night out. Located near Rockville Centre homes for sale, they serve a variety of delicious cocktails. You can also rent the space for birthdays and other private parties.
   
   
3. Revel Restaurant & Bar - 835 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
   The restaurant at Revel serves steak, seafood, pasta, and a variety of other delicious dishes. The bar at Revel makes amazing signature cocktails with the finest quality ingredients. Try the Dark 'N Stormy with rum, lime juice, and ginger beer, or the Twist It with orange tequila, Cointreau, and white cranberry juice. Located near Garden City homes for sale, it's a great place for dinner, drinks, and more!
   
   
4. Honu Kitchen & Cocktails - 363 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
   When it comes to mixology, Honu Kitchen & Cocktails is at the top of the game. Located near Huntington homes for sale, their seasonal menu puts a unique twist on a variety of traditional menu items like braised short ribs and lobster mac and cheese. And their bar menu does the same thing with traditional cocktails, turning old favorites into new and exciting drink options. Try their twist on a Mai Tai, the Turtle-Tai, where rum is replaced with bourbon and bitters, or their Seasonal Sangria, with red wine, apple brandy, and seasonal fruit. Whatever you order, it's a great place for dinner and drinks with friends.
   
   
5. Swallow Kitchen & Cocktails - 91 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
   Swallow Kitchen & Cocktails is a relaxing environment where you can bring your family for dinner or enjoy drinks with friends. In addition to a variety of delicious cocktails, they also serve everything from Wagyu burgers to grilled octopus to their own take on mac and cheese, with orzo pasta and asiago parmesan cheese sauce.
   
   
6. Husk & Vine Kitchen & Cocktails - 655 Middle Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780
   Husk & Vine sources their ingredients from all over the world, bringing you everything from Mexican-style street corn to pork belly bao buns. But the real star is their craft cocktails. The Frozen Fig Martini includes fig vodka, elderflower liqueur, and Prosecco, while their Chilly Bean combines four roses whiskey with cold brew, chocolate and cherry bitters, honey, and cream. Whatever your taste, they've got something for everyone.

This is just a taste of what the Long Island area has to offer. There are plenty of Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale perfect for your needs. Contact us so we can help you find your dream house in a neighborhood that's right for you.