My Love of Sherry: Satisfying a longing for Spain in a glass
Steeped in Spain's cultural history, sherry is making a comeback
Mixology
Step up your at-home cocktail program with this simple syrup
One thing that stops otherwise intrepid at-home cocktail mixers from tackling more complicated recipes is a lack of available accoutrements that can take an otherwise one-note drink and make it shine. Syrups, in particular, seem daunting to the unacquainted, but as barkeep Dutch House at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe demonstrates, rather than something…
Sip local with a trifecta of home-grown cocktails just in time for summer
Three San Diego spirits brands with special offerings, new flavors, and one-of-a-kind sipping experiences that no home bar should be without
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Three cocktail recipes using this season’s produce from top mixologists and locals alike
These days, toasts are happening in backyards, not bars. We’ve scoured the best recipes using this season’s produce from top mixologists and locals alike.
Lockdown Liquor provides delivery of top-quality cocktail mixers amid stay-at-home orders
From this brainstorming idea came Lockdown Liquor, a top-quality cocktail mixer delivery company which provides four 32 oz. mixers options.
Solento founder Taylor Steele wants you to stop and enjoy the tequila
By the time Solento officially launched in November 2019, all three organic tequilas had already won awards, including Blanco, which nabbed Double Gold
Crystals offer a new way to infuse your favorite cocktail
Infusing wellness into cocktails becomes alluringly easy to do with a brand-new cocktail mixing set from luxury spirituality brand Glacce.
The 12 Cocktails of Christmas: Bring a little extra “spirit” to your holiday cheer
You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas — well why not add a little extra “spirit” to them with these expertly crafted mixed drinks, all of which can only be found here in San Diego.
Animae intros with a striking cocktail program
When it comes to the waterfront’s swankiest newcomer, Animae, rest assured that the cocktail menu is unlike anything previously seen in San Diego. The restaurant, which sits on the ground floor of the soaring Pacific Gate by Bosa building, is the latest effort from the Puffer Malarkey Collective.
A Southern Sip
Voo Doo Carré Celebrating New Orleans’ classic cocktail Posted on July 16, 2019 Lately, I’ve been finding myself drawn to boozy classic cocktails. In the past, I was focused on finding whatever is the latest and greatest in town, which was fun in terms of exploration and expanding my palate. But sometimes nothing comforts quite…
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Top Shelf Mixology on the Twelfth Floor
Mister A’s’ Mixology Posted on June 14, 2019 For summer sipping, look no further than Mister A’s’ iconic rooftop. The bar program, which is headed up by bar manager Zane Thurston, recently released a new menu with every ingredient but the liquor itself made in-house. A particular delight is the “Avocado Toast,” which is a…
Sipping Nature’s Bounty
George’s at the Cove’s Level2 Posted on May 10, 2019 Fresh off the heels of a big staff change which saw well-loved spirits director Stephen Kurpinksy depart for Trust restaurant group, La Jolla staple George’s at the Cove’s Level2 bar is just about to release its latest concept menu. Entitled “Floras of San Diego,” this…
Mint Condition
Mint Julep A classic remains the odds-on favorite for Derby Day Posted on May 1, 2019 Most readers likely don’t need to be introduced to Dutch, the barkeep at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s The Huntsman Whiskey Bar. For those who need a primer, just know that he is a one-stop shop for all things…
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