ON20, 400 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Conn.

Francesco Tomaino of ON20

Since 1983, the Zagat-rated restaurant on the 20th floor of One State Street has aimed to serve innovative and progressive cuisine and drink in a high-end atmosphere. Offering a scenic view of the Connecticut River, ON20 was voted one of the Top Ten restaurants for service in the country by Opentable diners and earned a rave review from The New York Times. Its creative cocktails include names like Hot Buttered Pisco, Francesco’s Windowbanger and The Sleeping Monk.

Bartender: Francesco Tomaino

Drink Name: Petit Hugs

Recipe: Mix

•  3⁄4 oz. orange juice
• 3⁄4 oz. Mezcal
• 3⁄4 oz. Cherry Heering
• 3⁄4 oz. Carpano Antica
• 1⁄4 oz. honey simple syrup

Shake in a tumbler with ice. Serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with orange slice. “It’s a delicately-balanced mix of fruit flavors with a touch of sweetness and a hint of smokiness from the Mescal,” said Tomaino.