Adrian Biggs, one of Los Angeles’s hottest bartenders, just opened his very own bar inside one of the city’s hottest new restaurants: Umamicatessen (846 South Broadway). DrinkMe was at the grand opening to check out what his sleek and stylishish new Back Bar had to offer. Black Jack ($10): This sweet whiskey mashup contains Jack Daniels Honey, St. Vincent orgeat syrup and some fresh blackberries muddled throughout. Yet somehow, with all of these sugary components, the drink manages to preserve a well-balanced finish that balances the subtler oak components of Jack with the tart tanginess of the fruit additives. Bourbon Pig ($11): This is hands-down the trademark cocktail for this downtown mecca of meat. Bacon fat washed Bulleit bourbon is enhanced with a dash of bitters and sugar before being garnished with a couple of crisped slices of actual pig ear. Drop the fattened pork into the elixer and enjoy the [...]

