The Slanted Door
A classic on the San Francisco restaurant scene, the Slanted Door’s drink menu has always been derived from the classics (and, more specifically, Charles H. Baker classics). For those not…
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Gin Fizz Tropical
A fancy silver fizz from Charles H. Baker's 1939 Gentleman’s Companion made with orgeat, pineapple gum and a decadent garnish.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Brandy Lift
A mix between a fizz and a Brandy Milk Punch, the Brandy Lift is essentially a New York egg cream with alcohol.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Why Your Daiquiri Isn’t the Same As Hemingway’s
The founder of Small Hand Foods investigates why the limes America’s bartenders used a century ago are at odds with the citrus we shake with today.
- story: Jennifer Colliau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Filibuster
San Francisco bartender Erik Adkins uses the basic Whiskey Sour blueprint for this autumn-inspired drink.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
