Was headed down Freemont to get a pre-dinner "pop" at the Griffin when we spy a door in a brick wall on a side street that says "downtown." Weird. Anyhoo, it was 4pm so the Griff was locked. Spur of the moment return to find that Downtown is a cool cocktail lounge. They know how to make the classics and have a creative menu of their own.
The happy hour menu includes snacks from a nearby Indian restaurant. The wife had a French cocktail and one of their originals (that included coconut water).
I love places that crush their own ice, take care with juices and ingredients and have droppers full of interesting flavorants. I call them REAL cocktail bars and this is one. I will be back, maybe even at night.