April 1, 2024
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Cosmopolitans are a fun metropolitan drink perfect for a booming place like ATX. Here are our picks on some of the best places to indulge in the fun and flirty cocktail in the capital city. Chanel your inner Sex in the City gal, and pick any of these spots for a classic night on the town.
Photo Courtesy of The Statesman
The Statesman
With an extensive menu, The Statesman offers just about anything to pair with your Cosmo. The Statesman says it best, and it truly is “a grand stage of culinary and social renaissance.” When visiting The Statesman, it is not just a meal or drink, it is an experience. Their cosmo is perfectly balanced between sweet and fresh. 710 W. 6th St., Austin, statesmanatx.com
Elementary
At Elementary, you are guaranteed a new experience each time. Focused on Texas’ ever-changing seasonality, their menu goes great with their even better Cosmopolitans. The Cosmos come with a twist—the Kool-Aid Cosmo is a traditional Cosmo made with fermented Kool-Aid. 2026 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, elementaryatx.com
Howards Bar and Club
Howard’s ample bar menu offers countless options in all types of spirits, brews, bottles, and cocktails so it is no surprise their Cosmopolitan is one of our favorites. Not only do they have fabulous drinks, but they also have a calendar full of events every weekend to keep everyone entertained. 1130 W. Sixth St., Austin, howardsaustin.com
Estelle’s
Estelle’s Social Lounge is more than that, with fun bites, amazing drinks, and an in-house flower shop. The first floor is home to an intimate and premiere lounge and bar. The second floor holds a dynamic club with a DJ booth. They also offer private seating with bottle services, making Estelle’s perfect for a Cosmo in any environment. Their cosmo is sweet and sour in the best way. 400 Colorado St., Austin, estellesatx.com
The Roosevelt Room
Offering a unique seated cocktail experience with a ton of unique house creations, over fifty carefully crafted classic cocktails, and a long list of sprits, beer and wine, The Roosevelt Room knows what they are doing. So it is no wonder why their Cosmos are some of the best in town. It’s a classic cosmo at its prime. 307 W. 5th St., Unit B, Austin, therooseveltroomatx.com
The Garage
The Garage is one of Austin’s most secret and underground (literally) bars. A very down-to-earth chill bar nestled in a literal parking garage, this is an experience all around. Visit
for a great, fresh and fun Cosmo and an even better evening. 503 Colorado St., Austin, garagetx.com
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