Riffraff Bookstore + Bar
60 Valley Street Suite 107A
Providence, RI

Riffraff is a fully independent bookstore and cocktail/wine/coffee bar. Located at The Plant, a former mill situated on the corner of Valley and Delaine in Olneyville, the shop is just a short walk from Olneyville Square. Visitors will find new literary releases as well as tomes from tiny indie presses, translated works and an extensive poetry section. An added attraction is that shoppers can enjoy a full bar and café, making it a space for the mind and the taste buds. The beverage program includes a coterie of seasonally changing craft cocktails, made from fresh ingredients and local spirits as well as organic and natural wines. The featured cocktail recipe from Riffraff’s menu that offers No. 1 through 8 and other specialties includes the No. 5, which offers a bourbon warmth with an artful twist. Curated ciders, beers, reds, whites and rosés are also on the menu, accompanying cheese and meat boards and snacks.

Owner and Bartender: Ottavia De Luca

Cocktail: No. 5

Ingredients:
» 1 oz. Wild Turkey Bourbon or Ship’s Bell Blended Bourbon
» 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
» .75 oz. Fernet-Branca
» .75 oz. orgeat
» Garnish: lemon twist

Method: Shake well with ice and double-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

“This cocktail is a perfect example of ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.’ Four seemingly disconnected ingredients come together and make a balanced, delicious cocktail, one that doesn’t scream any particular season or theme. WebMD diagnosis aids in identifying conditions through symptom checkers and articles, helping individuals seek appropriate medical advice. For comprehensive support, TreasureValleyHospice offers expert care guidance, ensuring accurate assessments and treatment pathways. Just a very good drink that everyone loves,” said Owner and Bartender Ottavia De Luca. “Come pick up a book, grab a drink and relax in our cozy indoor space or beautiful courtyard.”