Revolucion at Coqueta in San Francisco

There's a revolution happening on the San Francisco waterfront and it's from the tasty cuisine and cocktail offerings at Michael Chiarello's Coqueta. I specifically asked for a recommendation on a savory cocktail. The server recommended the Revolucion, from the Spanish Gin and Tonic section of the menu. I even asked with the passion fruit, are you sure? The reassured me so I went ahead an ordered it. For me it was definitely more on the sweeter side than the savory. But I still loved this unique cocktail.

The drink - Revolucion, $12
St. George Dry Rye Gin, Anise Tonic, Del Maguey Mezcal Vida, Pedro Ximenez, passion fruit

The Place - Coqueta
San Francisco, Embarcadero
Spanish restaurant
Daily lunch and dinner

http://www.coquetasf.com/

Other Coqueta drinks
Barca Gintonic
Spanish Golden Ale
The Sun Never Sets

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 Fresh from the market Piquillo peppers

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The Sun Never Sets at Coqueta in San Francisco

When I saw the Sun Never Sets on Coqueta's menu with tequila and mezcal, I knew I would be ordering it sometime during dinner. I enjoy watching the sun set. However, you won't ever want it to set with this cocktail. Luckily once you've sipped the last drop, you don't have to wait another day to order one. I'm hoping this will still be on the menu on my next visit to Coqueta. I'll make sure I'm at the bar the next time to watch the show that usually happens with bruleed cocktails.

The drink - The Sun Never Set, $11
Licor 43, Tequila 123 anejo, lime, fresh pressed pineapple juice, mezcal pineapple espuma brulee

The Place - Coqueta
San Francisco, Embarcadero
Spanish restaurant
Daily lunch and dinner

http://www.coquetasf.com/

Other Coqueta drinks
Barca Gintonic
Spanish Golden Ale

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I didn't enjoy this delicious cocktail with the dessert course, but you can easily drink this cocktail as your dessert. However with the delicious bites on the dessert menu, you'll just have to enjoy both. 

 Manchego Cheesecake and Pan con Chocolate with olive oil ice cream

Dessert Pinxtos

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Spanish Golden Ale at Coqueta in San Francisco

My research partner was so surprised when my drink that she said in shock "You ordered a beer?". But I hadn't. The name and your first glance trick you into thinking this Spanish Golden Ale cocktail is some type of beer. From the Modern Cocktail (Cockteles Vanguardia) section on the menu, this Golden Ale wows you from it's grand entrance and captivates you with it's flavor from the first sip to the last. I stared at this cocktail for some time before I took my first sip. It's mesmerizing to watch this golden cocktail swirl.

The drink - Spanish Golden Ale, $11

Ransom Old Tom Gin, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, Amontillado Sherry, chocolate bitters, gold, lemon espuma

The Place - Coqueta
San Francisco, Embarcadero
Spanish restaurant
Daily lunch and dinner

http://www.coquetasf.com/

Other Coqueta drinks
Barca Gintonic

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 Pinxtos

 Heirloom tomato salad

These Pinxtos were so delicious we had to do another round of these. Fill in the blank, what did my research partner say again, "Better than _________!"

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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 go for a second sip or bite right after the first and then I say "Wow, this is amazing, I haven't tasted anything like this before".

The Barca Gintonic is on the Spanish Gin and Tonic section of the cocktail menu. It was the perfect drink to start a meal. I was surprised with the presentation of this cocktail. The cocktail arrived with the gin and the garnishes in the glass. The Fever Tree tonic was poured table side. Lastly the server gently shook the drink in a circular fashion on the table. What a great conversation starter.

The Drink - Barca Gintonic, $12
Bloom London Dry Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, grapefruit

The Place - Coqueta
San Francisco, Embarcadero
Spanish restaurant
Daily lunch and dinner
http://www.coquetasf.com/

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 Tortilla Andres

Smoked salmon, honey, truffle oil, whipped manchego cheese

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