Andy Ricker's bar counterpart to Pok Pok has a menu of beverages that were designed to complement the spicy bar snacks. The best drinks on the menu are the Pok Pok Bloody Mary and the Mango Alexander.
Whiskey Soda Lounge has a long list of cocktails, and plenty of salty snacks to go along with them. Whiskey Soda Lounge is slammed most nights, so be prepared to wait.
The Rhubarb Blush - Aperol, gin, rhubarb bitters, and lime is probably the most refreshing summer time drink out there. Not your style? They also make an amazing whiskey sour with tamarind
Ideal place to hang out if you are waiting to get into Pok Pok NY next block over. Good selection of beers and whiskey. Ideal after work watering hole if you live in the neighborhood.
Great place to wait during your said-45 minute wait/actually hour and a half for Pok Pok. Grab a tamarind sour, chicken wings, and seriously just go elsewhere after that.