Alcademics

The Marina district bistro Causwells has reopened with Elmer Mejicanos (Tony's, Red Window) onboard as the Managing Partner and Beverage Director.

He put together a really ambitious cocktail list for the small restaurant with tons of outdoor seating. 

With a group of friends, I was able to try a lot of the cocktails. Favorites outside of the below were: the Grasshopper, Cleverest Clover Club, Monkey Business, White Caus-mopolitan, Gin 50-50, and La Pina.

But my most favorites of all were: 

Open Sesame 
milagro tequila, bianco vermouth, cold pressed poblano, lime, agave, toasted sesame

credit: Stephanie Amberg

Cantélope Cruz
cantaloupe, reyka vodka, lillet blanc, honey, ricotta, lemon, fresh ground black pepper

credit: Stephanie Amberg

Fig News
mommenpop, kumquat, green walnut, fig leaf cordial, sparkling wine

I thought the Deconstructed Pimm's Cup (pimms, hendricks gin, chareau, cold pressed cucumber & strawberry, lemon, ginger beer) was also lovely, and is a great looking drink. 

credit: Stephanie Amberg

And the Ube-tter bee-lieve it (2 year cinnamon & pineapple vinegar, clarified ube golden milk, lemon, bubbles, ube foam) is a stunner! 

credit: Stephanie Amberg

Bonus photos: Grasshopper and 50-50 Martini.