Comtesse Thérèse Bistro to Feature NYS Liquors Behind New Bar

Starting this weekend, you’ll be able to sample liquors produced in New York State at in Aquebogue.

Bistro owner and said she plans to add the homegrown liquor drinks to her bar, which up until this point has featured only her

“The bar was really small before, just a wine bar,” she said. “But we’ve replaced three tables in the adjoining room with this gorgeous bar — it’s really exciting to be able to add these drinks.”

Comtesse Thérèse Bistro’s martinis will feature pours of Brooklyn gin, vodka or potato vodka from Calverton-based The new bar will also stock pear brandy, four different liqueurs all produced upstate and a sour grape juice low in alcohol from Wolffer Estate that Dilworth hopes will be good for cocktail mixing as well.

“It’s a not a full bar, but we’ll have a dozen or so drinks available,” she said.

Dilworth and bistro chef Ari Pavlou also plan to reveal a new bar menu with 10 different tapas this weekend.