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If there's a single signature cocktail here, it's probably the kazimir: a short, elegant blend of vodka infused with peach yogurt (yes, really) and absinthe. It's a grown-up drink with the faintest delightful hint of a kid's fromage frais – not a bad way to sum up Shapes's playful-yet-rigorous approach to bartending.
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One key USP of ABWSFAN is that it us open until very late (4am!) and takes walk-ins all night long, making it an ideal spot for that very last round… or two or three… of the evening/morning.
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