The Best Cocktails (and Mocktails) in NYC: Weekly Top Picks (January 12, 2026)

NYC’s Top Cocktails (and Mocktails), Rated by the People Who Actually Drink Them.

Every week, Syp reveals the Top 5 Best Cocktails (and mocktails) in NYC, rated in real time and by real people on the Syp app. No paid lists, influencer agendas, or hidden sponsorships. Just honest scores from New Yorkers who know when a drink is worth talking about.

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Let’s get into this week’s top contenders.

#1: “Out of Office”

Location: Temple Court (in Financial District)
Overall Rating: 9.3 / 10
Price Range: $15-17
Presentation Score: 5 / 5 stars (Stunning)

Why it made this week’s Top 5:
“This mocktail was sweet, and beautifully fruity, with fresh strawberry and vanilla notes balanced by a gentle citrus lift from the lemon. Refreshing and surprisingly layered for a non-alcoholic drink” – Syp User

A vibrant red mocktail served in a glass with a straw and a dehydrated lime slice on top, set on a dark bar counter next to a menu.

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#2: Whiskey Smash

Location: Westland Roe (in Upper West Side)
Overall Rating: 9.2 / 10
Price Range: $18-20
Presentation Score: 5 / 5 stars (Stunning)

Why it made this week’s Top 5:
“Loved this variation of their whiskey smash. It was very refreshing, with the cinnamon whiskey bringing a warm spiced depth that paired beautifully with crisp apple and bright citrus. Smooth, balanced, and dangerously drinkable, it felt both cozy and fresh at the same time.” – Syp User

A Whiskey Smash cocktail garnished with an apple slice, served in a clear glass on a wooden bar top.

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#3: Old Fashioned

Location: Barlume Downstairs (in Flatiron)
Overall Rating: 9.1 / 10
Price Range: $24-26
Presentation Score: 5 / 5 stars (Stunning)

Why it made this week’s Top 5:
“This was a great old fashioned. The bartender making it put on a show with how perfectly he crafted this drink, he really knew what he was doing. The venue was really cool too.” – Syp User

A bartender preparing an Old Fashioned cocktail behind the bar, with three glasses filled with the drink and ice visible in the foreground.

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#4: Frozen Espresso Martini

Location: Canto (in West Village)
Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10
Price Range: $21-23
Presentation Score: 5 / 5 stars (Stunning)

Why it made this week’s Top 5:
“My favorite frozen espresso martini in the city!!!!” – Syp User

A close-up of a frozen espresso martini in a stemmed glass with a straw, set against a blurred bar background.

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#5: “Virgin Orange Margarita”

Location: Side Door (in Midtown East)
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Price Range: $9-11
Presentation Score: 3/ 5 stars (Okay)

Why it made this week’s Top 5:
“Virgin orange margarita, the citrus wasn’t overpowering and did a good job of bringing out the other ingredients. honestly worth it for the price #dryjanuary” – Syp User

A close-up of a mocktail, specifically a virgin orange margarita, displayed on a table at a bar with dim lighting and festive decorations in the background.

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