Emperor Norton's 2nd Mistress, Elixir

I've been wanting to try Elixir in the Mission District of San Francisco for ages. Luckily I was in the neighborhood on a Wednesday afternoon and was able to pop in. The cocktail menu is such a fun read, but given the number of great drinks page after page (Spring Produce Cocktails, Elixir Classics, Ritual Cocktails, Golden Gate Cocktails and Classic Cocktails), it was definitely difficult to narrow down to a few choices. I guess the bartender could tell I was overwhelmed with all the amazing choices. So he took charge and said "Here are some of my favorites." Of the 4 given to me, I chose the Emperor Norton's 2nd Mistress as it was one already on my shortlist of 10 to try. Also given that there have been other Mistress Cocktails (International Mistress from Maven and Diego Rivera's Mistress at 25 Lusk), I knew that this choice was meant to be. You can not go wrong with bourbon, strawberries and Tuaca. Refreshing, comforting and bold all at once. So glad I found the recipe on-line to enjoy at home!

The Drink - Emperor Norton's 2nd Mistress, $10

Cyrus Noble Bourbon, Tuaca, Fresh Strawberries; Shaken and Served tall, with a fresh strawberry 

The recipe is included in H's pinterest photo of this cocktail, pinterest recipe and on the Elixir menu

Recipe per the Elixir Spring Produce Cocktails Menu

1.5oz Cyrus Noble Bourbon

.75 oz Tuaca

Strawberries (California local strawberries start coming in mid-June and thrive for a few months, so this drink will be at peak flavor all summer!)

In a mixing cup muddle 3 strawberries to juice. Add Bourbon and Tuaca and fill with ice. Shake hard to dilute and Hawthorne strain over fresh ice (allowing for bits of strawberry) in 10.5oz Old Fashioned. Slice one strawberry half way and place on rim to garnish.

The Place - Elixir
San Francisco, Mission
Weekday 3pm - 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun 11am to 2AM, full bar
http://www.elixirsf.com/

The bar