http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39977 Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Chicago. en Copyright 2004 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 myork@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/2a/8b/39977r1.jpg http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39977 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles With its extensive list of single malt Scotches, specialty whiskeys and cognacs, this Rush Street bar is about as classic as you can get. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/39865067/chicago_il/jilly_s.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Four-ounce executive martinis (gin or vodka) have never gone out of style at the Drake Hotel's Prohibition-era bar. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/11404127/chicago_il/coq_d_or.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Retro libations made with fresh ingredients, like gimlets with hand-squeezed lime juice, are specialities of this intimate West Town bar. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3693035/chicago_il/matchbox.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The Hancock Building's 96th floor bar boasts one of Chicago's best views, and superlative sidecars. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3668426/chicago_il/signature_lounge.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles An inspired update of the classic martini bar within an upscale hotel. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/11608881/chicago_il/the_bar_at_the_peninsula.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39155/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39556/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/section/bars_nightlife/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Snug Bucktown/Logan Square bar that features rum drinks--and a full dance floor on weekends. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/37501067/chicago_il/tini_martini.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles River North lounge with a stable of lush libations, such as peanut butter cup and dreamsicle versions of its namesake drink. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3663612/chicago_il/martini_ranch.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39155/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/40012/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://chicago.citysearch.com/section/bars_nightlife/ Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800