NYC Bar Elsa - Tip top cherry

The best thing about wandering and exploring a big city is happening upon a bar or restaurant a bit off the beaten track that is somewhat of a hidden gem.  So it is with Bar Elsa in NYC's East 3rd Street https://www.facebook.com/elsabar#!/elsabar
Not being much of a cocktail afficionado, I wasn't expecting such lush wonders within, and the exterior of the bar is actually quite unpromising. However, inside is a sweet little space, with cool but cheery bar chaps, little stools so you can perch, perjink on, at the bar and watch the wonders unfold in front.  The barman recommended the 'Invitation to a Beheading' (on the left below), which is wildly romantic and aromatic - a blend of jasmine, green tea, lemon, gin and accompanied by a luscious, fat, sinful, juicy cherry.  After two of these, I could go to the gallows a happy girl.  Go to Bar Elsa, and experience NYC in all it's neighbourhood glory.