Vanity Restaurant and Lounge, 566 S. Main St., Providence, RI

Vanity is “a sexy 1920s era throwback tribute to the famed illicit speakeasies.” Guests even arrive at the bar through a “well-disguised phone booth” entrance. Vanity offers Classic and Original cocktail creations, wine, beer and champagne alongside unique dining.

Justin Erickson with Vanity’s “The Bell Toll”

Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager: Justin Erickson

Drink Name: The Bell Toll

Recipe:

• 1 ½ oz. gin
• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1 oz. red pepper juice
• ½ oz. honey
• Five muddled mint springs.

Between the mint and the lemon, “it’s a zesty cocktail; it’s very refreshing,” said Erickson.