The Dead Rabbit

Wild Vine, says Cory Hargrove, is inspired by a watermelon & passionfruit drink served at a smoothie and juice shop near him. He’d never had that flavor combo before, and decided to translate it into a cocktail.

Mouth-wateringly refreshing, his seasonal Marg boasts juicy watermelon, fresh basil, and bright passionfruit, balanced by the smoky minerality of Siete Misterios Mezcal.

And no, it’s not quite as healthy as the original. But life’s about balance, isn’t it?

Ready for festival season? Then we’ve got the playlist for you.

Whether you’re having a barbecue in the garden because you didn’t get Electric Picnic tickets, pregaming before All Together Now, or hyping yourself up for Governors Ball Music Festival, turn the speakers up to max.

Live now at the link below, Guinness Girl Summer features new music from amazing Irish artists like ROE, Maicín, Florence Road, WineMom, and Sister Ghost - plus a few up-and-comers like Hozier, Niall Horan, and Fontaines D.C. You might have heard of them?

Get the cans in - Summer stars now.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZvBjhDoS037Gq5jR3xcpP?si=jahgs4EcRje6LZ-s-aLANg

Yep, Jack's back behind the bar.

If you’ve not yet booked for tonight’s event at our brand new bar, The Life of Reilly, consider this your reminder to make a last-minute reservation.

Our New Jersey Guest Series shines a light on local luminaries, beginning with Chris Leavitt. Tonight, from 6pm - 9pm, he’ll be stepping behind the bar alongside our very own Jack McGarry for an evening of limited-edition cocktails and Jersey-inspired produce - and space is limited.

Expect drinks like the Masa Colada and Dandy Daiquiri, built around handmade ingredients that showcase the state’s incredible natural larder, including Blue Corn Amazake, Winter Sweet Vermouth, and foraged Dandelion.

There sure is no place like home.

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Time flies when you’re having fun, and suffice to say, the past month has been a whirlwind in the best possible way.

We opened The Life of Reilly on April 8th - the sixth member of The Dead Rabbit family - and sure, we’ve done pubs, cantinas, and cafes - but this is the first cocktail bar we’ve opened since The Parlor, and with Jack’s roots as a cocktail bartender, it’s a concept that’s close to our hearts.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s walked down the stairs and through the curtains, pulled up a seat, and played a part in this first chapter - especially our team, who’ve turned a basement into a home away from home, and set the stage for what’s still to come.

Leave your troubles at the door, settle in with a cocktail of your choice - and if we’ve learnt anything in the past 30 days, it’s that you should always order the caviar.

If you’ve not yet visited, find us at 8 Erie Street, beneath San Patricios, Wednesday - Saturday, from 6pm.

Find out more at: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofreillynj/

A place for everything, and everything in its place.

Our bar stations are set up for speed, but more importantly, for not having to think too much about things. There’s garnishes, bitters, spoons, jiggers, tins, glassware, liqueurs, and modifiers - all exactly where they should be, every time.

Our cheater bottles are mirrored and alphabetized, so no one’s hunting for anything mid-service. The middle cold well holds syrups and shared garnishes, kept fresh and close at hand, and ice picks see constant use upstairs, hand-chipping big blocks into something worthy of your Old Fashioned dreams.

And the speed rail is, as the name suggests, built for speed. Our goal is to have everything within hand's reach, so the bartenders spend less time searching and more time shaking, stirring, and serving.

It means the focus stays where it should be, on the drink, and on you - and it keeps the wait to a minimum.

And yes, we time it, just to be sure.

Beannactaí na Bealtaine. In the heart of Ireland, on the sacred Hill of Uisneach, the fires of Bealtaine blaze, a tradition that dates back more than 5,000 years.

May 1st symbolizes the Emerald Isle’s emergence from the darkness of Winter into the light of Spring and Summer. And why Uisneach? As the spiritual center of Ireland, it’s said to be the birthplace of the goddess Ériu, who gave the country its name - and it’s the site of the first great fire ever lit on Irish soil, kindled by the druid Mide.

Now, we’re not suggesting you go starting bonfires unattended - but there are other ways to celebrate. Light a candle, or gather around a hearth. Collect flowers to invite good fortune, and share food and drink with your community, honoring the abundance to come. Most importantly, tell the stories of Bealtaine, Uisneach, and Ériu - and keep our legacy alive.

Find out more at: https://uisneach.ie