Drink this Immediately: Ilegal Citywide at Petruce et al.
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The classic beer and a shot gets a makeover.
Oh, the Citywide. It's the good idea/bad idea combo of a cheap beer and an even cheaper shot of whiskey that's been responsible for so many memorable (and sometimes not so memorable) nights and more than a few memorable mornings after.
Today our friends at Petruce et al. (1121 Walnut St.) are introducing their take on the classic shot and a beer combo, the Ilegal Citywide. Miles away from the PBR and Jim Beam pairing that most places pour, Petruce is pairing a shot of Ilegal Joven Mezcal with a back of Españar natural cider. It's an unlikely yet totally amazing mix of smooth smokiness from the mezcal that works perfectly with the tart apple notes of the cider and much like the classic Citywide, it's goes down way to easy.
