Flor de Jalisco at Bloodhound in San Francisco

After the signature drink Bloodhound, I stayed within the Citrus Based cocktail section of the menu and ordered the Flor de Jalisco. This drink is so delicious it's hard to drink slow. It's a perfect combination of spirit, sweet and pop. I've got to try New York's Death & Co's version of the Flor de Jalisco made with marmalade. But I have a feeling that the pineapple syrup, sloe gin and bitters, gives Bloodhound's version an edge. The Drink...

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Bloodhound at Bloodhound in San Francisco

I've been wanting to check out Bloodhound since it opened. Luckily I thought of it when I had to meet some friends nearby. I can't believe it's taken me this long to take a trip to his hunting lounge. Their cocktails are categorized by Spirituous, Citrus Based and Old Fashioned. I started the night (or late afternoon) with the signature drink from the Citrus based section of the cocktail menu, the Bloodhound. The fresh squeezed grapefruit juice...

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Baby Turtle at Trick Dog in San Francisco

I conclude my Ode to the Pantone Menu at Trick Dog with the most delicate cocktail, the Baby Turtle. As I was waiting for the bartender for my drink, another patron also ordered the cocktail and asked "Do you think the cocktail color matches the color swatch from the menu?" As seen below, it didn't. But does it really matter? Not in my eyes. I knew I would order this cocktail with the tequila and low glycemic grapefruit. The color from the campari,...

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St. Elmo's Fire at Trick Dog in San Francisco

If you order Trick Dog's St. Elmo's Fire cocktail because you think it's a pina colada with the rum, pineapple and coconut, you're in for a surprise. Just like the weather phenomena, St. Elmo's Fire, this cocktail packs a twist. I enjoyed the bold flavor of this drink and the added texture from the coconut garnish. What's the twist, it's not coconut, it's coconut vinegar. I love how many cocktail establishments have embraced the vinegar/shrub...

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Razzle Dazzle at Trick Dog in San Francisco

On my first trip to Trick Dog, I wasn't looking for any Razzle Dazzle, but surprisingly I literally found it. When my research partner saw it on the now retired Pantone menu, they said "I just have to order it. I'm not looking at the rest of the drinks on the menu...just yet." What made it special? The Trick Dog Spring Cordial, of course. The Drink - Razzle Dazzle Hangar One Vodka, Trick Dog Spring Cordial, strawberry, lime (served up) The...

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Grandma's Sweater at Trick Dog in San Francisco

With the typical San Francisco Summer weather, it was nice to see Grandma's Sweater on the cocktail menu at Trick Dog. On this afternoon, it was even overcast in the Mission/Portrero neighborhood. From the first sip to the last, this Grandma's Sweater from the retired Pantone menu made me feel all warm and cozy. My non-gin loving research partner enjoyed this cocktail so much, they ordered two. Each cocktail at Trick Dog not only wows you with...

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Pantone at Trick Dog in San Francisco

I've been wanting to try the cocktails at Trick Dog in San Franciso since they opened. I've ventured there a couple times. But given no space at the bar or the side areas, I had to walk away. I struck gold a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to enjoy some of the cocktails on the Pantone menu before they changed over to the Record Menu on 45's. But over the next several days, I'll share my ode to the Pantone menu. So we start with the signature...

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The Clover Club at Clover Club in Brooklyn

With a circa 1892 mahogany bar brought from a coal mining town in Pennsylvania and decor to match, Clover Club in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill harkens back to the days when Model T's were the thing of the streets. Opened by seasoned mixologist Julie Reiner, Clover Club serves up a great selection of cocktails and a food menu to please. The namesake cocktail The Clover Club has a history dating back to  circa 1910 where it was consumed...

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Theory and Practice at CraftBar in New York City

CraftBar is Tom Colicchio's restaurant on Broadway near Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District of New York City. I have been to CraftBar a few times and have never been disappointed with the cuisine or the unique cocktails, many of which are the creations of CraftBar's own mixologists. The Theory and Practice was created by S. Weiss of CraftBar in 2013. Served up in a classic cocktail style it is a mixture of Old Tom Gin, Manzanilla...

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Coconut Water at Glaze in San Francisco

Glaze Teriyaki Grill is located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. The first California outpost of this NY restaurant is located on Fillmore in the former Johhny Rocket's corner. Yes, I've joined the bandwagon of coconut juice lovers. I was surprised to see it on the menu at Glaze. So I ordered it. They removed the prewrap and skillfully created an opening with the cleaver. There is no comparison in taste and the texture...

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Lolita Squeeze at Tacolicious in San Francisco

Tacolicious has several locations in San Francisco and just recently opened a location in Palo Alto. With this warm weather, I'm on a Tacolicous roll. The color reminds me of a Watermelon Jolly Rancher. But don't be deceived by the color, it's not sweet. You can easily order one after another of this refreshing cocktail. Beware, one to many and you don't know who you'll be showing your version of the Lolita Squeeze. The Drink - Lolita Squeeze,...

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