greendrinks
Drinking
Gr
een
by Kevin Voglino
Look around; the city is greener. New
generate electricity to stationary bikes that
Yorkers are wearing organic cotton shirts,
power the DJ booth. Others use recycled
coming from yoga classes in hybrid cars,
goods and energy efficient lighting. Some
screwing twisty fluorescent bulbs into their
lounges even plant organic herb gardens
light fixtures, using recycled toilet paper,
outside their club, using crops like basil and
rainwater juices, organic foods and cleaning
mint in their eco-cocktails.
products. Search further and discover a
Many eco-friendly clubs in New York City
plethora of nouveau organic cocktails, now
serve organic cocktails, drafts and mixed
setting the scene for a greener, more chic
drinks. Thanks to local laws, New York’s tra-
aspect of New York City.
dition of smoke-filled nightclubs has been
Each day more and more organic beers,
pushed out to the curb, making nightspots
wines, and liquors pour into bars and night-
healthier than ever. Most light bulbs have
clubs all over the city. For anyone who likes
been replaced with spiral energy savers while
eating and drinking healthier, this is great
other establishments install solar panels on
news as this organic dining landscape was li-
the roof to generate electricity for lighting and
mited throughout the municipality until now.
video. Dance floors are built out of recycled
“I’ll take an organic martini, please,”
wood and promotion flyers, once a staple of
is becoming a commonly heard phrase in
local nightspots, are now seen as a waste of
many bars and clubs in all boroughs. Orga-
paper and expense and are rarely used.
nic drinks are distilled from ingredients that
Mas (farmhouse), in Greenwich Village
have been certified organic. Eco-chic clubs
uses esculent products grown on the pre-
now offer everything from dance floors that
mises as well as organic products from
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