HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy of Hard Water Bar Hard Water Mint Julep For his Mint Julep, Erik Adkins saves the bourbon for last, dri...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy of Hard Water Bar The Dixie Cocktail This classic from Tom Bullock's 1919 The Ideal Bartender is basic...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Hopped-Up Mary Looking for a fresh take on the classic Bloody Mary? Try this version, which substitutes a traditional vodka with a...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Wes Rowe Carpenter's Hand Sultry and supple, this mix of Armagnac, sherry and honey-sweetened liqueur is delicious any ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Oaxacan Cross Peppery mezcal adds a layer of smoky intrigue to this citrus- and Port-flavored Collins.   2 oz. mezcal 3/4 oz. f...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Broken Flower Tequila, citrus and cinnamon get a vegetal boost thanks to the addition of artichoke-flavored Cynar.   1 1/2 oz. r...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Prey of Thieves Peaty Scotch, chicory coffee tincture and tawny port make for one sultry sipper. 1 1/2 oz. Scotch whisky 3/4 oz. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Darren Edwards The Kentucky Pilgrim Gather some friends and give thanks for this fruit- and spice-infused cocktail—it ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Peppermelon Honey makes a fantastic cocktail ingredient, especially in flavored syrups. This recipe combines honey with black pe...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Daiquiri Rebelde   2 oz. dry white rum 1/2 oz. fresh lime 1/2 oz. simple syrup (1:1 raw sugar to water) 2-3 fresh mint lea...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Paige Green © 2012 Bi-Rite Creamery’s Espresso Granita Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones, the new cookbook from lege...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Strawberry Ginger Granizado Fresh ginger adds extra zing to this tequila-spiked slushie.   3 cups strawberries, sliced 1/4 ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Sudachi Sour Sudachi makes a great addition to classic lime-based cocktails like the Margarita, Daiquiri or this contempo...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Moroccan Night “Combining sudachi juice with fresh lime is a great way to give cocktails a different edge without makin...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Aguamiel Ryan Fitzgerald developed this drink using two ingredients that have a special affinity fo...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Sheri Giblin Eva Péron You won’t find many cities with as strong an affinity for Fernet-Branca as San Francisco. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES           You Can RUM But You Can't CHAI This rum Old Fashioned was inspired by the frosty temperatures that drive ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES           Cota No. 2 Erik Ellestad revived the Prohibition-era Cota Cocktail by replacing the now-defunct vermouth-l...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES           Fort Point Named for the old fort under the Golden Gate Bridge, this is a delicious combo of rye whiskey, ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Tequila and Sage Smash Unlike most drinks that rely on very precise measurements, “a smash lets y...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Summer Fling San Francisco bartender Carlos Yturria captures the summer garden in a glass with notes of ripe tomato, basil and a cuc...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Shandy Gaff The classic Shandy finds a refreshing match with an equal mix of light and floral Trumer Pils and peppery Fen...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Courtesy Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen   Weissen Sour Orange- and coriander-scented white (or wit) beer meets a dose of bou...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Strawberry Cooler Vodka, vermouth and fresh strawberries make for a light and refreshing cocktail that you’ll want to rev...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Pele’s Enchantment According to Hawaiian folklore, Pele is the goddess of fire and volcanoes, and this captivating cock...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Kiwicha This vibrantly colored drink comes from the Peruvian restaurant La Mar, where pisco featu...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Center of the Galaxy Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate drew inspiration for this drink from a n...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   The Whaler For this sparkling rum-and-honey cocktail at Prospect, Brooke Arthur drew inspiration from the Bumble-...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Matrimony Cocktail   1 1/2 oz. genever 3/4 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz. nocino (click here for a homem...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Rye Baby Designed with the classic Old Fashioned in mind, this cocktail was created to showcase the rye, so be sure to use t...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Negroni Bianco Just like its namesake cocktail, the classic Negroni, this contemporary version strikes a perfect bittersweet b...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Spiced Pimm’s Cup This lively twist on the classic Pimms Cup gets added richness from a dose of Amaro Nonino and a kick of...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Sage Presse This mocktail makes use of seasonal winter flavors like fresh sage and Meyer lemons. 1/2 a Meyer lemon 1 Tbsp. or...