Winter Drinks at Blackbird
December 19, 2010
Blackbird is the little bar that could. Located near Church and Market Streets at the edge of the Castro district in San Francisco, the bar has a mixed straight and gay clientele. Though most gay bars have cocktail lists, they're pretty much all written by the distributors in the formula of flavored vodka + citrus modifier + filler. But Blackbird has made an effort to embrace better cocktails from opening day when they could probably make a larger profit selling flavored Cosmos and Mojitos. Beyond that they took everyone by surprise when they became the first bar in the city to serve barrel-aged cocktails.
Anyway, they've just launched their new winter menu.
THE DICKENS 8
Svedka Vodka, Cranberry Ginger Puree, Lemon Juice , and Honey with an Orange Twist-- served tall over ice --BLACKBIRD COBBLER 8
Graham's 10yr. Tawny Port, Frangelico, Orange Juice and Apple Butter finished with Orange Zest--served over crushed ice--RUSTY ROB 8
Famous Grouse Scotch, Drambuie, Lillet, Peychauds & Angostura Bitters with a Lemon Twist--served up--
EFFLORESCE 8
Agustino's Cabernet, Verichon & Clerc Blanc de Blanc, St. Germain and Orange Blossom Water with a Lemon Twist--served in a wine glass--THE BITTER END 8
Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Swizzle Bitters, and Egg White Garnished with a Mint Leaf--served in a coupe--NORTHERN STAR 9
Bols Genever Gin, , Krogstad Aquavit, Apricot Liqueur, Lemon Juice, and Honey Garnished with Star Anise--served neat--LA FLAMA BLANCA 9
Del MaGuey Vida Mezcal, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Cinnamon Syrup and Boston Chamomile Bittahs Topped with Fresh Ground Nutmeg--served in a coupe--LEATHER BOUND BOOK 10
Johnny Drum Over Proof Bourbon, Cardamaro, Absinthe Rinse, Cinnamon Syrup and Snake Oil Tobacco Bitters, Finished with an Orange Twist--served neat--BRANDY ALEXANDER 8
Vecchia Romagna Brandy, Dark Creme de Cacao, Cream, Fee Brothers Chocolate and Mint Bitters--served in a coupe--BARREL AGED
Aged for 4 weeks in Rye BarrelsCORTEZ THE KILLER 10
Luna Azul Tequila, Bonal Gentaine Quina, and Creme de Cacao--served up--BONNIE & CLYDE 11
High West Silver Whiskey, Dolin Blanc, Organic Chamomile Liqueur, and Baked Apple Bitters--served up--HOT TODDY 8
HOUSE INFUSED VODKAS 7
CHIPOTLE BLOODY MARY 8
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