Traditional, old-style cocktails that ring true to their name are hard to find, but this Indian Village hot spot is a crowd pleaser with both cocktails and unique dishes. Faithful regulars know to hit the bar during the 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour or reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. to midnight) which has smartly priced classic cocktails and budget nibbles.

Small batch artisan whiskey, gin, and vodka are crafted in this Eastern Market hub with local ingredients sourced directly from farms participating in the market itself. The cozy bar with high ceilings is known for its depth of gin selection. Not sure what to order? Try the omakase option — a "dealer's choice" of sorts — or sample a spirits flight.

Sitting at this Art Deco bar transports you back to the 20s and a period cocktail in your hand completes the fantasy. This menu balances classic drinks and modern twists. Trust the bartenders recommendations and imbibe on a well-crafted cocktail and a proper meal.

A favorite haunt for visiting celebrities and Detroiters alike, D'Mongos Speakeasy offers strong drinks and plenty of characters. The Detroit Brown cocktail includes a local invention, Vernor's ginger ale.

Choose from Downtown Louie's creative list of cocktails like the slightly spicy Casa Louie (Casamigos Blanco, Green Chartreuse, jalapeño, and lemon) or the cinematically named Transformers (Journeyman Gin, basil, cucumber, elderflower, and fresh lemon).

The outstanding menu at Republic is matched by an exceptional cocktail program. Republic doesn't disappoint with highly seasonal cocktails, top shelf spirits, and finely tuned atmosphere.

A number of fantastic bartenders have put some time into this space improving the cocktails and testing new recipes. The newest addition is frozen drinks. They are still experimenting with the recipes but the results are promising.

The powerhouse that is Sugar House is one of the best cocktail joints in the city. These bartenders are using the trends and setting the trends for the industry. The menu is the deepest in the city. Changes in seasons translate into refreshing creativity at the bar from tiki takeovers to Bill Murray-themed menus.

This is another restaurant that has seen some amazing talent serve time behind the bar. The curated lists of beer and wine are accessible and creative and the cocktails are award-winning, unique, and extremely tasty.

Though known primarily for its coffee, this shop has a small bar featuring local wine, drafts, and cocktails that also merit attention. The bonus of having a world-class coffee shop is having access to mixing quality coffee into cocktails. Other ingredients for the cocktails are carefully selected based on the season, and an array of house-made syrups and infusions are crafted behind the bar.

Per its name the bar program at Chartreuse specializes in one particular monk-manufactured spirit — Chartreuse. The essential ingredient in the Detroit-invented Last Word cocktail, this bustling small plates restaurant offers a wide selection of the spirit so diners can sample and compare different varieties, as well as cocktails and aperitifs.

Leading the pack in cocktail art and theory is The Oakland. For more than four years the bar has served as a training ground for some of the best bartenders in the area. The menu changes often but the current menu features Okay, Byee, and showcases DCD gin, Cardamaro, Montenegro, and bitters.

The bar is inviting, the patio is relaxing and their cocktails are great. One of the original distilleries in the area, year after year it wins awards for its exceptional spirits. Try a cocktail with Valentine's aged gin.

Standby's ambitious bar program developed by Joe Robinson features 45 classic and modern cocktails that incorporate advanced bartending techniques. Despite the formidable list, the bar manages to make its drinks accessible with descriptions that not only list ingredients, but also the type of glass, mixing technique (shaken or stirred?), and helpful flavor profiles. In short, diners don't have to Google ingredients to get a sense of a drink.

Many months in, Mabel is still wildly popular and reservations hard to come by but seats at the bar are first-come, first-served. The small but smartly fashioned bar churns out outstanding cocktails. For those less interest in craft beverages, the bartenders have assembled a well-curated wine selection featuring plenty of bubbles and a beer list with bottles that cater to both highbrow and lowbrow tastes.

This Cadillac Square cocktail bar went underground in the spring but the the upstairs patio space is still alive and kickin'. On sunny days head upstairs for fancy jello-o shots, mojitos, and beer buckets as well as bartender pop-ups or dip downstairs to the speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar.

Head up the stairs next to Grand Trunk Pub for a visit to this deep-whiskey listed bar. Now just over a year old, it still earns a spot for the recent expansion of its cocktail program which boast a mixture of classic and modern beverages. It's a great low-key option, especially if you like jazz. Drop in for happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Keeping with the relax, timeless vibe of the deli, Mudgie's bar and wine shop defies trends. The intimate cocktail setting features low lighting and cocktails that are easy drinking and easy on the wallet. Bottles from the wine shop retail for as little as $5. Head out to the patio and enjoy the sunshine with your drink.