Sometimes classics connote drinks and bars that have been around long enough to be timeless. Other times, classic suggests a certain vibe from another era or culture. These bars trumpet the classics from all angles. Lucky you.

Anvil, Houston

The sweet, sweet draw of an institution that can make pretty much any classic cocktail, impeccably. Anvil opened in 2009, setting in motion the cocktail renaissance in Houston . Get that perfect Tom Collins; ask for a Gaby des Lys (gin, orgeat, absinthe). Or jump into the present with one of the rotating seasonal cocktails. Anvil is capable of it all.

April Jean, San Francisco

A little cheeky, a mite breezy: April Jean is loaded with nostalgia and sunny vibes. One example is the Pat’s Pie, a cocktail take on key lime pie, starring falernu

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