Dark and stormies made with freshly made ginger beer made from scratch. I should stop there.
But I won't, because this is one of my favorite bars in Cleveland. If you're looking for $2 PBR, this isn't your scene (try the Jolly Scholar instead) but if you crave unique cocktails made from juices and liquors made on site, you need to come here.
I already mentioned my first recommendation: the dark and stormy, with a bolder taste than you've ever experienced before because of the pounds of ginger they mince and let soak in their mix.
The second must-try: the verdita and its sister, the "rojo-dita." It's a combination of a shot of jalapeno (or jabanero, if red) infused tequila with a chaser of a cilantro/mint/jalapeno/pineapple juice. This is a unique Mexican recipe served at various parts of the world, but done right in house at the Fairmount with shockingly fresh ingredients. This drink has taken the neighborhood by such a storm that some other Cleveland Heights bars have begun to offer their own imitations.
The patio is a must-visit. It's one of the best in the metro area, to be sure.