Behind the Backbar at Smuggler’s Cove
In this round of "Anatomy of a Backbar" Martin Cate explains his approach to building a nearly 700-bottle collection of rum at Smuggler's Cove.
- story: Lauren Sloss
- photo: Colin Price
How to “Flash Blend” Your Way to a Better Frothy Drink
Dated as it might seem, the "Hamilton Beach" stand-up mixer has a variety of practical applications in modern drink-making.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Colin Dutton
Mastering the Zombie with Martin Cate
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Martin Cate takes on the Zombie.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Colin Price
Daily News: Italy’s Forgotten Aperitivo, The Breakout Breweries of 2017
Made with both brandy and gin (and not a lick of rum), this drink dates from tiki’s Golden Era, says Martin Cate, proprietor of San Francisco’s Smuggler’s Cove: “Created at the…
- story: Chloe Frechette
What Exactly Is a Royale?
Historically a Champagne-topped twist on a pre-existing recipe, the royale cocktail dates back several centuries. Here, get to know the Kir and Punch Royales alongside their modern interpretations.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Daily News: Smuggler’s Cove Founder Talks Tiki, Edible Booze Bubbles
Made with both brandy and gin (and not a lick of rum), this drink dates from tiki’s Golden Era, says Martin Cate, proprietor of San Francisco’s Smuggler’s Cove: “Created at the…
- story: Chloe Frechette
The Evolution of Tiki in Four Eras
Prior to its near-extinction and subsequent revival, tiki culture underwent decades of rapid evolution. Martin Cate of Smuggler's Cove walks Lizzie Munro through the four eras that shaped tiki as…
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Dylan + Jeni
Five New-School Holiday Punches
There was once a time when the flowing bowl was as closely associated with celebration as Champagne. For us, that day never left. From a retooled 17th-century recipe to a…
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Daniel Krieger
Hibiscus Punch Royale
A riff on Smuggler’s Cove’s ever-popular Hibiscus Rum Punch, this large-format holiday recipe from Martin Cate combines aged rum and fresh lime with tart hibiscus syrup.
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Suffering Bastard
Made with both brandy and gin, this non-rum tiki drink dates from the genre’s Golden Era.
- story: emma_g
