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 Fernet Branca. I can't wait to return to try some other drinks on the menu.

The Drink - Redford Manhattan, $11

Bulleit Bourbon, St. Germain, splash of Fernet Branca

The Place - Redford
San Francisco, Tenderloin/Nob Hill
Bar with a kitchen
Open daily 5pm-closing, happy hour
http://www.redfordsf.com/

Other Redford Drinks
Redford Lemonade

Making a drink at Redford

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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 rinse of the glass. The bartender overheard us and confirmed that the absinthe was minimal. Wow, what a burst of flavor in such a petite glass! The stories and laughs this drink concocted are far to inappropriate to post. We'll leave it to your imagination. Thank you Prospect for this Writer's Muse.

The Drink - The Writer's Muse, $12
Vieux Pontarle Absinthe, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Orange Bitters


The Drink - Mey'er Salty, Dog, $12 
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, meyer lemon, coriander, white pepper, salt

The Place - Prospect
San Francisco, South of Market (SOMA)
Restaurant, full bar, happy hour
Dinner daily, weekday happy hour, Sunday brunch
http://www.prospectsf.com/

Other Prospect drinks
Coconaut 

Mey'er Salty, Dog

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Spiced Pear, Old Ebbitt Grill

The Old Ebbitt Grill is located in downtown Washington DC. It's about a five minute walk from The White House. The Spiced Pear at The Old Ebbitt is made with St. Germain Liquer, Absolut Pear Vodka and Lime Juice. It's light, sweet, bright and full of pear flavor makes one of this old establishments (around since 1856) signature drinks quite "pearfect"!

The Drink - Spiced Pear
St. Germain Liquer, Absolut Pear Vodka and Lime Juice

The Place - Old Ebbitt Grill
Washington DC, downtown
Upscale American saloon cuisine
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, full bar
http://www.ebbitt.com/ 

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