After a scorcher of a summer with relentless heat and more than two months without rain, Fort Worth deserves to quench its thirst with something pretty. These destinations offer elegant interiors with cocktails to match, and since it’s not quite patio season, they’re perfect places for grabbing a seat at the bar to sip in style. Here are five hot spots for beautiful drinks to enjoy right now. <\/p>\n
Almacen el Gallo Beren Meze & Grill House West + Stone
<\/a>Fort Worth\u2019s hottest new dining destination is Almacen el Gallo (500 W. 7th St.), which opened<\/a> downtown in July in the former Neighbor\u2019s House space. It’s built fans fans of its contemporary Mexican cuisine, as well as its thoughtfully designed cocktails. Each are served with a coaster featuring a card from the Mexican bingo game, Loteria \u2013 an homage to time-honored Mexican culture \u2013 and many are named for characters from the game itself. La Dama (\u201cthe lady\u201d) is pretty in pink with watermelon syrup spiked with mezcal. El Catr\u00edn (\u201cthe gentleman\u201d) is a handsome number made with reserve tequila and tamarind syrup, and El Ma\u00edz (\u201cthe corn\u201d) is uniquely made with Nixta corn liqueur, atole syrup, and garnished with a ribbon of corn husk. Find the cocktails on happy hour Monday through Thursday from 3-6 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Having moved into the former Maiden vegan restaurant space in April, Beren Meze & Grill<\/a> (1216 6th Ave.) is drawing a regular clientele for its traditional Turkish cuisine, along with its stylish digs and chic, skillfully composed cocktails. A sleek olive-green bar with a trio of arched mirrors anchors the restaurant\u2019s loungey, mid-century modern interior. House cocktails are far from ordinary, many featuring Turkish-inspired elements such as cardamom tincture, sumac brine, and smoked rosemary olives. Try the Turkish Cowboy infused with honey-saffron syrup, dark rye whiskey, and Turkish black tea.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel\u2019s lobby level restaurant and bar, West + Stone (1701 Commerce St.), is a surprising spot for great cocktails. A new fall-inspired drink lineup includes pretty selections like the pink-hued Cattleman\u2019s Gun, shaken with blood orange cordial, Bacardi rum, and toasted coconut; and the Spiced Pear Paloma, garnished with a dehydrated pear and fall spices. There are even more visually appealing cocktails on the happy hour menu, like the Chipotle Pineapple Margarita and the crimson Raspberry Manhattan. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm, featuring a limited menu of cocktails for $8 each.<\/p>\n