Cuban Style Mojito at Cana in San Francisco

Cana is a Cuban Parlor and Cafe located in the Mission District of San Francisco. I've been wanting to try Cana's outpost in San Francisco since going to the original in Oakland. They have such fun named cocktails on the menu such as Some Like it Hot, "...But Hemingway Ain't Cuban...", and John Coltrane walked in with La Mulata. Usually I would have ordered Some Like it Hot with tequila and serrano chile, but I haven't had a good Mojito in a...

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Mucho Gusto at Tacolicious in San Francisco

Tacolicious has several locations in San Francisco and one in Palo Alto. With the different variations, it's my go to place for margaritas in the city. As you read for the Margarita Fresca, my lunch date and I were looking for a Vitamin D kick The Tacolicious Valencia Street location with the outside alley, is the perfect spot for a hit of sun. This cocktail is easy to drink, refreshing and hydrating (with the coconut water). I must say it was...

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Margarita Fresca at Tacolicious in San Francisco

Tacolicious has several locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. I frequent the one on Valencia Street. My lunch date and I were in search for some sun in the city of San Francisco and knew we could head to the Mission District to find it on cold windy day. We were wandering around Valencia street, and decided to head to Tacolicious for a quick bite and margarita. The cute narrow outdoor alley at Tacolicous is a slice of sun heaven. It even protects...

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Hopalong at Rich Table in San Francisco

Rich Table is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. It's become the place where my out of town friends and Bay Area friends want to meet for drinks and dinner. Luckily for me, the menu changes so that there is always a new drink or food item on the menu. On this particular day, we were celebrating a friend's birthday. As you can imagine, there were a few rounds of cocktails and red wine. I like to drink my dessert. So when...

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One Big Cosmo at MKT in the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco

MKT is located in the Four Seasons Hotel in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco. I was never a big fan of Cosmopolitans. After seeing the picture of this drink in Alcademics, I knew that I wanted to give the Cosmo a try. The cranberry ice ball definitely makes a statement when it arrives. Our server told us to have it sit a bit for more of a cranberry color and flavor. I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't...

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Some Like it Hot at MKT in San Francisco

MKT is the new restaurant/bar located in the Four Seasons Hotel in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco. I was excited to try this place after seeing The Cosmopolitan cocktail in Alcademics. I am definitely not a Cosmo drinker. I'm more of a Some Like it Hot drinker. Tequila + spicy = my kind of cocktail. The Drink - Some Like it Hot Charbay Blanco, Melon, Jalapeno, Lemon, Lime, Half Pepper Rim The Place - MKT San Francisco,...

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Redford Manhattan at Redford in San Francisco

Redford is a new place bordering the Tenderloin and Nob Hill neighborhoods of San Francisco. I always try to grab a seat at the bar so that I can see what others are ordering and how the drinks are prepared. While I decided to stick with the Redford Lemonade, my research partner opted for the Redford Manhattan for the next round. I'm so glad they did. I just love the unique twist on a classic Manhattan with the addition of St. Germain and...

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Redford Lemonade at Redford in San Francisco

Redford is a new place bordering the Tenderloin and Nob Hill neighborhoods of San Francisco. I love the wood floors, the cozy wood bar and the exposed brick walls. Luckily when we walked in there were two free seats at the bar. I decided to start the evening with the signature Redford Lemonade. If you're like me, you'll opt for the bourbon based Redford Lemonade instead of the vodka as the base spirit. I can imagine sitting on a front porch...

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Port of Spain at Beretta in San Francisco

I recently read that orgeat was one of the trends in San Francisco cocktails. I definitely agree with that. More and more cocktail menus include at least one cocktail with orgeat. Frequent readers of the blog, should know that I love mezcal. So when I saw the Port of Spain with mezcal on Beretta's menu, I ordered it right away. The orgeat, a syrup made of almond, sugar and orange/rose water, was a bonus. Mmm...Mmm...Mmm...I just need some Caribbean...

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Big Night: Act II at Rich Table in San Francisco

Rich Table is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I have to admit, in the last month, I've been there at least 3 times with 3 different friends. It seems to be the place people want to try. Each time I look forward to dining there. When the Big Night cocktail came off the season cocktail menu sometime during the winter, I remember being disappointed. But now it's back, bigger and on the rocks. I'd have to have...

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Silk Road at Rich Table in San Francisco

Rich Table is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. The cardamom in the cocktail really intrigued me. However I was worried that this cocktail would be too sweet with the rum and honey. Wow, was I wrong! This cocktail is exotic and smooth as silk. I love the pop of spice, the foundation from the grapefruit and the fizz from the cava. Beware, this cocktail is easy on the eyes and easy on the palate. One too many of these and...

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Roundheel at Rich Table in San Francisco

Rich Table is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I had an event in the neighbhorhood and thought I may need a pre-event cocktail. I arrived at Rich Table at 5:25 on Saturday night and there was already a good number of people waiting outside to grab a seat at the bar. I do like when restaurants have a short list of cocktails available. It makes choosing a cocktail so much easier. And with Rich Table, there's always a few...

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The Writer's Muse at Prospect in San Francisco

Prospect is located in the South of Market neighborhood (SOMA) of San Francisco. My research partner and I dropped in for a quick drink before attending another event nearby. The Absinthe listed as the first ingredient for the Writer's Muse initially scared my research partner. She kept reading through the cocktail menu and kept going back to the Writer's Muse because of the St. Germain. I told her that I'm sure it's either just a spritz or a...

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Mey'er Salty, Dog at Prospect in San Francisco

Prospect is located in the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood of San Francisco. I haven't been to Prospect since both chef extraordinaire Ravi Kapur and the talented mixologist Brooke Arthur left. I was in the neighborhood and decided to drop in. I'm glad I did. I love this refreshing twist on a classic Salty Dog cocktail (gin and grapefruit juice with a salted rim) with the coriander rim. It's the coriander that hooked me in to order this....

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Room with a Vieux at Alchemist in San Francisco

Alchemist is located 2 blocks from AT&T park in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco.  It's my new favorite pre-game and post-game hangout. I love Alchemist's twist on the classic Vieux Carre. With rye and tequila your view of the room you are in may get blurry when you have one too many of this drink. The Drink - Room with a Vieux, $11 Rye, tequila, cocchi, nonino, Angosturra & orange bitters The Place San...

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Barca Gintonic at Coqueta in San Francisco

Coqueta is Michael Chiarello's new restaurant located on Pier 5 in .  Coqueta means "flirt" in Spanish. What an appropriate name for his twist on Spanish cuisine. Each dish and drink definitely flirts with you with it's presentation. Often you wonder, how could I possibly eat/drink this work of art. You submit and eventually do. It's been some time since I've been impressed with every sip and bite at a restaurant. How do I know? Well, I...

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