New York's East Village Speakeasy Bar | Hard to Explain 🍸

After seeing a post about the female bartender on xhs, I went there with high hopes, only to find out it was a guy... But as the saying goes, “We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re not leaving.” 🌈 The bar is tiny, with a counter that wraps around the bar area. The bartender has limited space to work with, so he was constantly moving around all night, making it look like a dance. 🕺 Heart to Explain 🌟🌟 I started with a drink that was both sour and bitter. It was the epitome of “Hard to Explain.” After taking a few sips, I had to tell the bartender it wasn’t working for me. He quickly and warmly swapped it out for another drink. Kudos to him! 👍 Express X 🌟🌟🌟🌟 A sweet lychee-flavored drink with a twist of herbal notes. It’s visually appealing and delicious without being one-dimensional. 🍓 Cameron Obscura 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This drink is apparently quite popular. The elderflower sweetness combined with lemon juice is sweet but not cloying, and the effervescence adds a nice touch. It’s a big step up from the first drink. 🌟 Overall, the drinks didn’t blow me away, but the bartender was super enthusiastic and attentive. Spending an evening here with friends or family in this Japanese-inspired bar could definitely make for a lovely night. 🌇 #NewYorkBars #NewYorkBarRecommendations 🌟🌿