Behind The Bar At Ticonderoga Club

Remember that neighborhood spot where you and your friends would gather as kids? Well, that sense of nostalgia is all grown-up and exactly what you'll experience when you step foot into Krog Street Market hideaway Ticonderoga Club.

Strung Christmas lights, vintage knick-knacks and warm hospitality lend the pub a charming, approachable vibe, but don't be fooled: The menu is filled with decidedly elevated, Central American bites and a roster of sophisticated beverages.

While each drink on the menu has minimal ingredients, the bar's staff places an emphasis on flavor and camaraderie, which makes it impossible for the libation list to grow stale.

"We like to collaborate as a group to make sure that our drinks are always relatable to our guests but don’t seem so familiar that they come across as boring," says bar manager Evan Milliman.

Another element that sets Ticonderoga Club apart from its competition is its old-timey choice in liquors. "We tend to use spirits that were more popular in the early part of last century," explains Milliman.

Case in point: The bar's signature cocktail and namesake, The Ticonderoga Cup, features cognac and rum fused with delicious tropical flavors. And if that sounds like the perfect weekend cocktail for you, you're in luck, because Milliman has kindly taught us how to make it!

Try out the secret Ticonderoga Cup recipe, straight from behind the bar at Ticonderoga Club:

Ticonderoga Cup

• 1.5 oz. Plantation 5 yr rum
• 1 oz. Camus Cognac
• .5 oz. Jose Ramon cream sherry
• .5 oz. lemon juice
• .5 oz. house made pineapple syrup

Directions: Combine ingredients. Shake and serve over crushed ice.

Image Credit: Ticonderoga Club