Panty Dropper

PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES

It’s not often that a sports bar is filled with more women than men, but in the case of the converted movie theater that is Cirivello’s, bartender Mark’s Panty Dropper works better than any product Axe could ever dream up. Recalling ubiquitous jungle juices from fraternity and sorority parties of yore, Mark’s version of this mixed drink is in high demand among Cirivello’s female patrons. Not all of the ingredients are made public, but the basic elements are 1.5 ounces Absolut Citron, .75 ounces Patrón Citrónge, 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice and .5 ounces strawberry purée with a Bacardi 151 floater. Served in a pint glass with a sugar-coated rim, the Panty Dropper is sweet with a distinct citrus taste. And thanks to the 151 topper, the drink continues to get stronger until the last sip, although the sugar rim helps to mask the taste of the alcohol if one is so inclined (the Panty Dropper is also available as a shot). Resident bartender Jeremiah figures the popularity of the drink is mainly due to the fresh-squeezed juice—and because girls will spread the word to friends or anyone who sidles up to the bar not knowing what to order. As for the name? Well, let’s put it this way: Ladies, you’re at a sports bar. Your undergarments certainly won’t vanish after one or two of these, but your standards just might.

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