Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood along Restaurant Row, Chef Andrew Zimmerman’s Proxi transports its guests around the world, beginning with cuisine and extending to an eclectic beverage program focused on culturally diverse ingredients.
Bartender Jessica Sandberg’s cocktail menu of globally-inspired drinks pairs perfectly with Zimmerman’s electric menu of elevated street fare. This summer, she’s planned a lot of bright and colorful drinks that boast exotic ingredients and unusual spirits, along with the chic brasserie’s popular list of creative Gin + Tonics.
Exotic Summer Cocktails at Proxi – Chicago
Don’t Chouette It
Jess’s playful take on the classic spritz; Aperol, Bubbles, Blood Orange and Champagne Ice Cubes.
Salt Lake Summer
Plantation Xaymaca, Santa Teresa, coffee-infused Campari, Pineapple, Lime and Tiki Bitters.
Lola Is Back
Rhine Hall Apple Brandy, Zubrowka (Bison Grass Vodka from Poland), Mancino Secco Vermouth, Cherry Bark and Vanilla Bitters.
I’ll Be at the Tiki Bar
Puya Chile-infused Singani, caramelized Pineapple Shrub, Cherry Heering, Luxardo Bitter, Orange Saffron Bitters and Lime
Spanish-Style Gin & Tonics at Proxi – Chicago
Kyrö Napue
Kyro Napue Gin (Rye-based from Finland), Raspberry, Rosemary and Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.
Hendrick’s G&T
Hendrick’s Gin, Compressed Cucumber, Rose Water, Rose Petals and 3 Cents Aegean Tonic.
Botanist G&T
Botanist Gin, Blueberry, Lemon Oil, Mint and East Imperial Burma Tonic.
Proxi – Chicago Details
565 W Randolph Street, Chicago; proxichicago.com; @proxichicago
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, from 4pm to 11:30pm, and Friday, 4pm to12:30am
Saturday, 10am to 2pm, and 4pm to 12:30am, and Sunday, 10am to 3pm
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