We're talking S'mores martinis with marshmallow-infused vodka, Godiva Liqueur and graham cracker crumbs around the rim. We're talking martinis with little edible beads in them (modeled after the late Orbitz soda).
When I went, I had a Bee Sting, which was mead mixed with Woodpecker Cider. Yes, mead - as in the ages-old drink made from fermented honey. Mead is known as a sweet drink, but the cider gave it more of an edge. Too bad summer's almost over. If I'd known about the Bee Sting sooner, I would have bought the ingredients and made them myself during these past few months.
I followed up the Bee Sting with a Captain Morgan rum and coconut water. I've had coconut water before, and I can't stand it by itself.
From what I understand, coconut water comes from unripe coconuts. But mixed with coconut rum (an unlikely partner), it helped balance the rum's bite while bringing out the coconut flavor.
As for the hospitality, the bartender had me covered from the moment I walked in. There were only about a dozen people in the place (this was a Wednesday night, after all) so he didn't have many distractions. I went by myself, but was quickly drawn into a conversation about the philosophies of Sigmund Freud.
I've been in plenty of places where a bartender spends half the night chatting up a friend and pays no mind to the rest of the customers. Not so at Bad Decisions. The service was quick and attentive all night.
Considering the highfalutin drinks I had, I was prepared to pay a bit more than normal. The bill for both was $13, which is reasonable.
In a nutshell, Bad Decisions puts substance over style. The place isn't fancy but the drinks are, and that's what's going to hook people.
Dubai closed. Palma next?
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