Nacional 27

Welcome back to the final review of the Cocktail Tour of 09. I am not going to say that I saved the best for last as all the stops on the Cocktail Tour were amazing; however I will say that Nacional 27 is by far one of the finest establishments I have ever had the pleasure to experience. Mixologist Adam Seeger has created one zinger of a drink menu featuring 27 of his original cocktails. I of course was after the award winning mojito mentioned in the aforementioned GQ’s top 20 top cocktails and where to find them.

I can honestly say I have never tasted anything like the mojito I was served, which appeared in a tall pint glass filled with ice and a dangerously red looking libation. Mint, pomegranate, lime, habanero, ginger, and rum comprised the best salad bar of booze I have ever had. This drink is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour and is smooth as silk. I definitely would put N27’s mojito at a 9 on the BBOB scale and seriously thinking about taking that final step into perfection with a 10. We are clearly entering the House of Excellence here.

The only reason I hesitate going all the way is due to the fact that the night in question was incredible from start to finish. My lovely wife and I partook of the four course party menu complete with mango sangria complementing the appetizers and a glass of wine especially paired with each incredibly tasty course that followed. Needless to say, when we left the place we were seriously happy. It is a rare moment in my life when I actually get to spend an evening inside the House of Excellence, normally I just write about it. At N27 excellence isn’t just a state of mind it is an every day occurrence.

Enjoy!
Gman