May 6, 2024 - Food and Drink
4. San Antonio sips: Rooftop bar season
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👋 Megan here with a bar recommendation to make your Monday just a little more exciting.
Dig in: I recently stopped by 1Watson, the rooftop bar at the AC Hotel downtown.
The vibe: It's very swanky inside, with lots of wood tones and contemporary, plush chairs.
- But there's no one inside — everyone is here for the outdoor rooftop.
- The upscale atmosphere continues there, with table seating right at the rooftop's edge for bar-goers to look out over Main Plaza and the historic Bexar County Courthouse.
What to try: The Vaudeville Refresher ($16) is made with cucumber mint vodka, St-Germain, fresh lemon juice and homemade cucumber mint puree.
- The Watermelon Fiesta ($15) combines vodka, watermelon juice, cayenne and jalapeño.
Verdict: Both drinks are light and refreshing on a humid evening, the latter with a pleasant spicy kick.
Bonus: Check out the bar's happy hour, 4-6pm Monday to Thursday.
- These cocktails won't be discounted, but plenty else will.
