{"id":15255575,"date":"2026-08-14T17:19:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T21:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/truly-bizarre-cocktails-worth-trying-around-philadelphia\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T02:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:34:48","slug":"truly-bizarre-cocktails-worth-trying-around-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/truly-bizarre-cocktails-worth-trying-around-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Truly bizarre cocktails worth trying around Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How do you feel about going off the beaten path for your next cocktail?<\/p>\n

Bars around Philly are getting inventive and creating out-of-the-box (some may even say wackadoodle) cocktails. While many drinkers feel great sticking to their go-to order, those bold enough may dare to try one of the drinks on our list. Instead of an orange peel or simple bitters, these drinks get weird with additions like caesar dressing, duck fat, pickled green beans and dirty pasta water. <\/p>\n

Here is our list of fun and crazy cocktails.<\/p>\n

The “Dirty” Caesar at O\u2019Jungs<\/h2>\n

Ever wondered what it\u2019s like to drink a Caesar salad? Well now you can! \u201cThe ‘Dirty’ Caesar\u201d at O\u2019Jungs <\/a>contains martini classics like vodka, vermouth and olive juice with some homemade caesar dressing and buffalo sauce thrown in. Add some blue cheese stuffed olives, banana peppers and grated parmesan and you have yourself something truly unique. <\/p>\n

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The Caesar Salad Martini at O\u2019Jungs (@phillyfoodladies via Instagram)
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Nine Six One at Emmett<\/h2>\n

While lamb-fat might not seem like it would make for a good and balanced cocktail, it\u2019s an important ingredient in the \u201cNine Six One\u201d at Emmett<\/a>. The drink contains lamb fat-washed rye, za\u2019atar and plum bitters.<\/p>\n

Saul\u2019s Revenge at Friday Saturday Sunday<\/h2>\n

You might think that banana is the strangest ingredient in the \u201cSaul\u2019s Revenge\u201d cocktail at Friday Saturday Sunday<\/a>, which contains quinquina, distillate, pineapple and coffee. However, we think adding mal\u00f6rt is what truly puts it over the edge. The famous b\u00e4sk liqueur is a staple in Chicago for its off-putting, gasoline-like taste. Recently, Hillary Duff tried it for the first time and had this reaction.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dirty Pasta Water Martini at Fiorella<\/h2>\n

Dirty pasta water has magical qualities. It can turn a loose sauce into an emulsified triumph, and it also can make for an interesting cocktail. The \u201cDirty Pasta Water Martini\u201d at Fiorella<\/a> is simple. Choose between gin or vodka, throw in some pasta water and top it off with an olive. <\/p>\n

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A Dirty Pasta Water Martini from Fiorella (@fiorellalasvegas via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Kid on the Block at a.bar<\/h2>\n

The cocktails at a.bar<\/a> are thoughtful and inventive \u2014 and that level of detail extends to their mocktail list. The \u201cNew Kid on the Block\u201d is a bit like an artisanal cola, but with fun extras thrown in. The drink contains a \u201cnightcap\u201d mushroom spirit, soda water, cinnamon, spiced brown sugar and balsamic.<\/p>\n

Persephone\u2019s Garden at Lillian\u2019s<\/h2>\n

Another salad that inspired a cocktail is \u201cPersephone\u2019s Garden\u201d at Lillian\u2019s<\/a>, where it is a bit like a greek salad in a gin martini glass. Ingredients include lemon, Lillet, pickle juice, celery seed, toasted black pepper and greek yogurt.<\/p>\n

Taste Me Like One of Your French Onions at Franklin Mortgage<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just salad-themed cocktails. Soup is also on the list. The \u201cTaste Me Like One of Your French Onions<\/a>\u201d not only has a hilarious name, but is also a play on the classic French onion soup. Ingredients include beef and onion vodka (imagine taking a shot of that), cognac, genever, thyme and a cute little gruyere tuile on top. <\/p>\n

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Taste Me Like One of Your French Onions at Franklin Mortgage (@thefranklinmortgage via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jerk Chicken Manhattan at Franklin Mortgage<\/h2>\n

We really couldn\u2019t decide which drink at Franklin Mortgage<\/a> was weirder. In addition to the French onion soup cocktail, they have a \u201cJerk Chicken Manhattan.\u201d The barbecue-inspired drink contains brown butter rye, jerk chicken vodka, sweet vermouth, allspice, thyme and maple wood smoke.<\/p>\n

The Mallard at Lark<\/h2>\n

Lark<\/a>, a restaurant whose name is synonymous with an adorable songbird, is putting a different bird on their cocktail list. The Mallard cocktail has sazerac rye, cocchi americano, carpano antica, combier and, of course, duck fat.<\/p>\n

Dirty Dog at White Dog Cafe<\/h2>\n

Everyone knows that pickled ingredients can make for a delicious cocktail, however the \u201cDirty Dog\u201d at White Dog Cafe<\/a> is leveling things up for all pickle lovers. The cocktail has three simple but unexpected ingredients: vodka, spicy pickle brine and pickled green beans. <\/p>\n

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The Dirty Dog at White Dog Cafe (@whitedogchestersprings via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What the Ph\u1edf at Andra Hem<\/h2>\n

If you love Vietnamese soup but wish it had alcohol added to it, then the \u201cWhat the Ph\u1edf\u201d at Andra Hem<\/a> might be for you. The Pho-inspired drink is gaining in popularity, as Gabriella\u2019s Vietnam has also done a version<\/a> of it. The cocktail at Andra Hem contains ph\u1edf-spiced gin, rum, thai basil vermouth, ginger and jalapeno.<\/p>\n

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