http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39977 Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in L.A. en Copyright 2004 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 editor_losangeles@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/2a/8b/39977r1.jpg http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39977 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Even Hollywood's heaviest hitters have been rendered powerless by this cafe's pure and potent classic vodka gimlet. Los Angeles, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/81607/los_angeles_ca/the_ivy.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Veteran bartenders create classic martinis by pouring an arc of Beefeater gin and a whisper of vermouth, half into a pedestal glass, half into a tiny carafe. Hollywood, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/54405/hollywood_ca/musso_frank_grill.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This casual seafood eatery's Manhattans are gently married with bourbon and blackberries. Hollywood, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/41508188/hollywood_ca/hungry_cat.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A Tom Collins puts a cherry on the top of any poolside rendezvous at Beverly Hills' historic hotel. Beverly Hills, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/11312919/beverly_hills_ca/polo_lounge_at_the_beverly_hills_hotel.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Lounge legends Marty and Elayne provide the soundtrack to the pitch-perfect sugar-rimmed sidecar. Hollywood, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/11304824/hollywood_ca/the_dresden_room.html Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39556 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39425 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com Wed, 04 Feb 2004 04:10:00 -0800