The Best New Cocktail Bars, According To 'Details' Magazine

If you live in a major U.S. city, you're probably accustomed to a new cocktail bar opening every day. But it takes a lot of $14 drinks to figure out which bar is actually worth frequenting. Details magazine has now done some of the work for you.

The February 2013 issue includes a feature on the best new bars in America, which includes advice for where to go for the best specialty bars or the local favorites.

We've highlighted the best new cocktail bars below. Take a look (all text courtesy of Details):

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The 1,000-bottle inventory and the enigmatic, always cuff-linked owner-host known only as Lêe are just two of the draws at this red-hot Chinatown spot. The Vibe: A feel of aristocratic exclusivity, thanks to Victorian accents and Lêe's strict house rules (no sneakers, no photos). The Drinks: A mix of pre-Prohibition-era picks (like the orange-and-lemon-juice-laced Ward 8) and modern interpretations. Also See: The Gourmet Bread Renaissance Photo: Yelp

Sasha Petraske touches down in Midtown, bringing a subdued elegance to fratty Murray Hill. The Vibe: The bi-level bar is spacious downstairs and has an intimate living-room feel upstairs. The Drinks: Classic cocktails (including a Queen's Park Swizzle) or bartender's choice. Also See: Food Trucks Spawn Brick-and-Mortar Restaurants Photo: Yelp

Mixology stars Jason Cott, Troy Sidle, Toby Maloney and Joaquín Simó raise East Village tippling to new heights in this airy, absinthe-hued bar. The Vibe: Well-heeled Manhattanites crowd the 88-seat room, lit by Art Deco fixtures. The Drinks: Impeccably crafted cocktails like the Prabu Punch, a mix of whiskey, lemon, spiced pumpkin, orange cordial, and bitters. Also See: Where To Eat In 2013

The groundbreaking cocktail bar recently reopened in a brand-new, downtown space. The Vibe: Cement pillars and exposed ducts give the room an austere coolness. The Drinks: The recipes of 25 rotating bartenders are bolstered by an in-house ice program. Also See: Key Cocktail Trends

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