COCKTAIL KING

In a perfect world, we’d all set aside one night every week to go out and reconnect with our partner. Alas, it can be hard to schedule time alone between jobs, children, and that mountain of laundry that won’t wash itself. But don’t we all deserve a date night now and again? Matt Lemond, owner of downtown hot spot Post Crafted Cocktails & Wine Bar, gives the floor to Manager Tyler Sayers for his recommendations—think of it as an evening itinerary if, like us, it’s been far too long since you got dressed up and hit the town holding hands. Knowing you’re in his capable hands, sit back and revel in the fine food, drink, and company. The laundry can wait.

Greetings!

A few housekeeping matters before you leave, please. Get ready for a great date night at Post! Although it’s not required, why not dress up? Wear that glamorous outfit you were saving for a special occasion. Guys, maybe level up from a polo and khakis. Accessorize. You get my point, which is to let each other know you’re making an effort to look your best for them. Plus, donning evening attire might remind you of when you first started dating and you wouldn’t dream of wearing any old thing when you had dinner plans.

 Upon your arrival at Post, take a moment to savor the ambiance of soft lighting, music playing, and the aroma of fresh mint and lavender from the bar top. Note the spectacular service you receive from our highly trained servers and mixologists. As you settle into your seats, start with an aperitif, which serves to open the palate and stimulate your appetite. I highly recommend ordering a Without a Paddle, an original Post-crafted cocktail—it’s the Mobile version of a Manhattan, made with Knob Creek bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, honey syrup, cherry syrup, and garnished with a beautiful Luxardo cherry. For the purists, a classic martini made with your choice of vodka or gin is a great (and classic) option.

 While you’re sipping your handcrafted cocktails, take a peek at our menu, which is full of sharable plates, so why not have a bit of everything? Start with our charcuterie and cheese board, with your choice of both meats and cheeses. Next up? The star of the show—our blackened seared Ahi tuna, served with wasabi mayo, sweet Thai, and sriracha sauces on a bed of Asian slaw. Add some house-made crab cakes with remoulade sauce. Another? I honestly can’t recommend a better thin-crust pizza than our 504. Loaded with grilled chicken, Cajun alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Conecuh sausage, a Guinness glaze, and buffalo sauce, it’s another hit for our customers.

 You’ll need wine to complement all these flavors. I truly believe you should drink what you like (wine snobs be damned). But a few of my favorites are Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand with its bright citrus notes, JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley if you’re in need of a richer, lusher, fruit-forward flavor, and of course, any of our Champagnes or sparkling wines—you’re celebrating, right?

 Round out your date night with our delectable beignets for dessert and then sip an after-dinner cocktail from our newest menu. The Pom-Garita, made with Casamigos tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and grapefruit soda and garnished with dehydrated grapefruit fused with pomegranate seeds, is bursting with flavor, and the Mermaid At Heart is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face with Absolut Apeach vodka, raspberry syrup, Prosecco,  mint leaves, and a frozen peach garnish served in (what else?) a fabulous copper mermaid.

 That’s it, folks! Now that you remember how much fun it is to go out as a couple and enjoy each other as you eat and drink some of downtown’s best offerings, it’s our sincere hope you’ll make Post your regular date night destination.

 Cheers!

– Tyler Sayers

POST Crafted Cocktails & Wine Bar | 571 Dauphin Street, Mobile | 251.408.9198 | PostDrinks.com