Located in the Inter-Continental Hotel on Michigan Avenue Michael Jordan’s Steak House is typical of similar places in the city (modern, dark and packed). This evening I was killing some time before a dinner reservation down the street (and a guest of the hotel) so I decided to give it a try.
The “Craft” cocktail has made a comeback in a big way and I, for one, welcome it. It’s too easy to pour a few things into a glass and call it a cocktail, it’s all together different to actually build a proper cocktail from scratch.
The bar at Michael Jordan’s Steak House serves an eclectic selection of cocktails for around $13 each. It’s not cheap by any means but it’s worth trying something new every once in a while. On this visit I chose the following drink:
One Mans Ceiling – Blended Scotch, Pedro Ximenez, Cherry Bitters, Ginger Honey Foam, mint leaf garnish
This cocktail was slightly sweet with a strong smell of ginger. It was very drinkable and as much as I dislike things with foam it actually worked well for this particular application.
Towards the end of this drink I was pretty sure I had enough (the ginger started to become a little overpowering). The cherry bitters were just barely perceivable but would have been missed had they not been there. I was glad I ventured down a different path than the usual martini or scotch on the rocks and after finishing “One mans Ceiling” I was ready for dinner!
As an aside, I’ve stayed at the Inter-Continental before and was not very impressed. This time, however, I was upgraded to a 2-room suite and it made the entire experience much more enjoyable!
