Bob McCoy of Island Creek Oyster Bar serves up one of the all-time classic cocktails. Originally created to ward off the cold in post World War I Europe, the Sidecar was a favorite among artists and writers. The warmth of brandy, orange flavor of Cointreau and tang of lemon juice are preceded by sweetness with each sip from a sugar-rimmed glass.
In addition to the one of the greatest varieties of fresh oysters in the area, Kenmore Square's Island Creek Oyster Bar offers creative and classic cocktails by head bartender Bob McCoy. Bob learned the ropes from his father, also a bartender. Surrounded by relatives in the restaurant business and judging from Bob's ease behind the bar, we'd say the family had a great influence on him.
Bob McCoy of Island Creek Oyster Bar serves up one of the all-time classic cocktails. Originally created to ward off the cold in post World War I Europe, the Sidecar was a favorite among artists and writers. The warmth of brandy, orange flavor of Cointreau and tang of lemon juice are preceded by sweetness with each sip from a sugar-rimmed glass.