Poor Richard
A low-proof punch featuring dry cider and Italian vermouth.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Slow Down Shirley
Jim Kearns taps into quintessential East Coast fall flavors in his Slow Down Shirley: cranberry liqueur, lemon and ginger layered onto a base of apple brandy.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Basil Gimlet
An herbal take on the classic that became ubiquitous throughout San Francisco in the early aughts.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Kelly Puleio
Canelli Sour
Building on a base of Contratto Bitter and tequila, plus grapefruit and lemon juices, Swenson dresses the summer-ready flavors for fall in this frothy sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
East of Eden
A more delicate alternative to most brunch cocktails, the East of Eden combines gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and an inventive Gewürztraminer syrup.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Scarlet Pimpernel
A low-ABV cooler designed for New Orleans summers.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Da Hora
Utilizing St-Germain as a base rather than a modifier, the Da Hora is light, citrusy, and floral-forward, making for a day drink that finds itself somewhere between a Caipirinha and…
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Cold in the Shadows
An ode to Northern California, the Cold in the Shadows hints at San Francisco’s chilly umbra, even in the warmest of months.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The St-Germain Spritz
The St-Germain Cocktail, the classic spritz variation fueled by the iconic elderflower liqueur, embodies the spirit of low-alcohol conviviality prevalent throughout Europe.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro