Dimes Adds "The Island," a Rum and Habanero Cocktail

Dimes, the casual restaurant on Canal Street where Chinatown meets the Lower East Side, has put a new cocktail on its menu. It's called The Island, and the restaurant announced it on its official Instagram account on October 8.

The ingredient list is short: rum, Cocchi (the Italian aromatized wine), lime, pineapple and habanero. It follows the familiar logic of a tropical drink, with rum and pineapple at the center. The Cocchi adds a gentle bitter, herbal edge, and the habanero brings some heat. The restaurant's own description is that it's not that sweet but just sweet enough, which should appeal to anyone who tends to avoid sugary, resort-style cocktails.

The post doesn't give a price, serving hours or an end date for the drink, so we can't confirm those. Check Dimes' website (dimesnyc.com) or its Instagram before you go, particularly if you're planning a visit around a specific time.

If you like rum-based drinks with a bit of spice, it's a good reason to stop by the Lower East Side this fall. We'll update this piece if Dimes shares pricing or other details.