The Burritt Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Mystic Hotel just a block from Union Square in San Francisco. Originally I was going to meet friends at Cantina for drinks. But then one of them wanted to make sure there was food. So I suggested that we meet at Burritt Room. I'm glad I did. I definitely don't get to this hotel bar as often as I would like. I love the ambience set by the dark grey walls and the red velvet couches. The cocktail menu is divided into 3 sections, Craft Housemade Cocktails, Classic Cocktails and Punch Bowls. Since I just saw the Jame's Bond movie Casino Royale over the weekend, I decided to go with the Vesper Lynd cocktail. I loved this version with the cucumber twist.
I went to a James Bond themed party this past weekend (which was planned). Until that party, I had no idea that Vesper Lynd was a play on words for West Berlin. Traditionally (per the movie) the Vesper Martini is served in a champagne goblet and made with "Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel."
The Drink - Vesper Lynd, $12
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Poquito Piquante
Oaxacan Crusta
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Navy Strength Gin, cucumber infused Dolin Blanc
The Place - Burritt Room and Tavern
San Francisco, Union SquareDaily lunch and dinner, full barhttp://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/Burritt/
Poquito Piquante
Oaxacan Crusta
Other pictures from the visit
Duo of Tuna, $12
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