Downtown Los Angeles, a.k.a. DTLA, is home to an incredible array of hip watering holes. But one that has made perhaps the biggest splash is E.R.B. That�s short for Everson Royce Bar. Created by Owner Randy Clement and Chef Matt Molina, who met working at the legendary Campanile, E.R.B. was designed to be a place that chefs and bartenders themselves would want to visit. Located in the forward thinking Arts District, E.R.B. serves up some extra tasty bar food, (burger!) along with a rather large list of spirits.
The bar flexes a bit of creative muscle with some original cocktails. Yo LA Tango and the Hancock Park are standouts. But we�re going to give special mention to Love Dies at Dawn. This is a cocktail with done with thought towards taste. Everything is balanced here. A bit of fruit. Some coffee. Great rum. In a word, yum. In a stronger word, yummy. So after you�ve visited this DTLA establishment and you wake up in the morning longing for that cocktail, you�ll understand the name.
Love Dies at Dawn
1.5 oz Ca�a Brava�7 yr rum
.5 oz NOLA coffee liquor
.5 oz Amaro Nonino
.5 oz Giffard�Apricot
.25 oz Hellfire Shrub
Directions
In a double old fashioned�glass, combine the ingredients above.�Stir.�Strain over Penny Pound Ice Co Big Rock.�No garnish. Ever.
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Every city has a neighborhood bar. And inside that bar is a bartender who knows their stuff. They craft their drinks with care, precision and sometimes flair. And whether they create something original or give a new take on a classic, the neighborhood knows. This series will highlight bartenders creating drinks representing their neighborhoods. We�ll also give the recipes and directions. See how you do. Cheers!