Sage of Anthos

Drink: Sage of Anthos
Type: Alcoholic
From: '37 Steak
Description: Refreshing

I couldn't help but give this review on what has probably been the most refreshing summer cocktail I've ever had from '37 Steak at the North Kansas City Harrah's. The head bartender, Mike Strohm, is incredibly friendly and informative, not to mention completely talented!

The drink: cool, light, herbal, aromatic.

Named for Greek rosemary, Mike starts off with lighting Green Chartreuse on fire along with the rosemary to release some seriously awesome flavors and aromas before adding the sage, rhubarb, and lemon juice. The result is a cool, herbal, and refreshing cocktail that makes the absolute perfect summer drink.

Check out this other great cocktail from '37 Steak!

The Monarch

Drink: The Monarch
Type: Alcoholic
From: Julep
Price: $11
Description: Ambrosial

Breaking out the fancy words for fancy drinks; this is my favorite drink at Julep in Westport. It's fragrant and served perfectly cooled in this gorgeous bar on Pennsylvania. Opened this spring by Beau Williams and his wife, Keely, the whiskey cocktail club is full of talented bartenders, southern food, and some seriously great cocktails.

The drink: sweet, citrusy, refreshing, different.

Made with Rittenhouse Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, and Olive Heights Braeburn Belle Bitters, it's smooth and full of great taste without anything but delicious lingering flavors.

Columbia

Drink: Columba
Type: Coffee
From: Black Dog Coffeehouse
Price: $1.80
Description: Rich

Black Dog Coffeehouse in Lenexa serves locally based and roasted Messenger Coffee. This fair trade sourced dark roast was well-roasted and had a great deep flavor to it and a somehow sweet bitterness.

The drink: deep, rich, dark, earthy.

Despite being 100* outside the day I went, it was nice and cool in the large space with lots of comfy chairs and tables and even a space for live music. The coffeehouse had plenty of variety of drinks and snacks, lending itself to a great atmosphere to hang out and work, read, or fiddle with a phone. Also, get some toast while you're there.