Review: COCKTAIL FAVORITES at 5 Top NYC Bars

Whether you're toasting the end of winter, or raising your glass to the start of spring, we have a roundup of 5 top bars on the East Side and West Side of Manhattan. These spots have artisanal cocktails crafted by some of the city's most renowned mixologists waiting for you.

Wallflower (235 West 12th Street) Scarlet Letter by Head Bartender Xavier Herit (Daniel, Experimental Cocktail Club): Aperol, Blood Orange Cordial, Maraschino Cherry and Sparkling Wine.

The Eddy (342 East 6th Street) 7th Regiment Punch: Armagnac, Sherry, Raspberry, Citrus Sherbert, Spices, The Bon Vivants Companion 1862.

The Garret East (206 Avenue A) Sunshine Special Punch for 2 (or 1) by Beverage Director Grant Wheeler: Two James Johnny Smoking Gun Whiskey, Pineapple, Sage, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Lime, Hite Beer and Angostura.

The Grey Lady (77 Delancey Street) Winter Crisp by Head Bartender Michael Belasco: Bourbon, Lime Juice, Cinnamon Infused Applejack, Averna Amaro, Maple Solution, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Angostura, Rekorderlig Pear Cider.

Beatrice Inn (285 West 12th Street) The Nantucket: Made Real Vodka, lemon juice, Filthy Cherries, cherry syrup and mint, topped with soda.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Wallflower