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January 2009

Add Some Bling to Your Cocktail

January 30th, 2009 by Roberto S.

   

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Add Some Bling to Your Cocktail       Roberto Sequeira, founder of Glace Luxury Ice, gives you the lowdown on his unique product, why you need it, and how to floss your cocktail style.Every product has a high-end model these days: cars (Ferrari), clothes (Lagerfeld), water (Bling H2O), and of course vodka (Goose). But, one ... More »

Gypsies, Jittersauce, and Tempestuous Cocktailing

January 29th, 2009 by Christian S.

   

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Gypsies, Jittersauce, and Tempestuous Cocktailing       Nirvino Ambasadors taste through Gitane's cocktail menu at a lively happy hour Wednesday night, courtesy of Dominic VenegasLast night, Nirvino Ambassadors showed up for a lively happy hour at Gitane in Nob Hill. The creator of Gitane's cocktails, Dominic V., was on hand to walk everyone ... More »

A Big Year for Booze: Looking Back at Cocktail Culture in 2008

January 26th, 2009 by Dominic V.

   

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A Big Year for Booze: Looking Back at Cocktail Culture in 2008       Bartender Dominic Venegas (Bourbon & Branch, Cantina, Range, Gitane) shares a recap of the cocktail culture in 2008, beverage predictions for 2009, as well as his go-to hangover remedy, ideal to replenish and soothe after a big night out-In 2008, we saw cocktail culture thriving and ... More »

Nirvino Ambassadors go 42BELOW at Mr. Smith's

January 23rd, 2009 by Meli J.

   

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Nirvino Ambassadors go 42BELOW at Mr. Smith's       Yesterday evening, Nirvino Ambassadors came out to Mr. Smith's for a 2009 inaugural happy hour. Adrian B. "Biggsy" from New Zealand's 42BELOW Vodka was on hand to share the lore and splendor of 42BELOW Honey and 42BELOW Kiwi. Upstairs, Mr. Smith's owner Kevin K. set us up at their private ... More »

Grey Lady @ Rye

January 22nd, 2009 by Meli J.

   

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Grey Lady @ Rye       The Grey Lady was created by Greg Lindgren for the January 2009 Nirvino Mixology Contest at Jardiniere. Greg is a mixologist and owner at Rye in San Francisco.Bergamot is one of the hardest fruits to find. It's actually the scent of Earl Grey Tea....basically the difference between ... More »

Oofty Goofty @ Jardiniere

January 21st, 2009 by Christian S.

   

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Oofty Goofty @ Jardiniere       The Oofty Goofty was created by Brian MacGregor for the January Nirvino Mixology Contest at Jardiniere. Brian is a mixologist at Jardiniere in San Francisco.Oofty Goofty was a street performer in the Barbary Coast era of San Francisco. He got his start by tar and feathering himself with ... More »

Gin Newton @ Absinthe

January 20th, 2009 by Christian S.

   

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Gin Newton @ Absinthe       The Gin Newton was created by Jonny Raglin for the January Nirvino Mixology Contest at Jardiniere. Jonny is a mixologist at Absinthe in San Francisco.Gin Newton @ Absinthe1 3/4 oz No 209 Gin3/4 oz Fig Cordial3/4 oz Meyer Lemon Juice1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup3 dashes Szechwan ... More »

La Ciccia: Passion from Sardinia

January 19th, 2009 by Meli J.

   

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La Ciccia: Passion from Sardinia       Get to know your Neighborhood: La Ciccia RestaurantBureau: San FranciscoNeighborhood: Noe Valley/Glen ParkThis Sunday afternoon I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Massimiliano Conti (Max) and Lorella Degan, the owners of La Ciccia, a Sardinian restaurant on the edge of Noe ... More »

Room 209 @ Thirsty Bear

January 18th, 2009 by Christian S.

   

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Room 209 @ Thirsty Bear       Up and comer Alex Smith has re-tooled the cocktail menu at Thirsty Bear and started the location on its way to becoming known for mixology as well as beer. Room 209 is a great example of the style of cocktails Alex enjoys and the style of drink you'll find at the Bear. It's simple, ... More »

Baywater VesPear @ Aziza

January 16th, 2009 by Christian S.

   

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Baywater VesPear @ Aziza       The Baywater VesPear was created by Brian Galli for the January 2009 Nirvino Mixology Contest at Jardiniere. Brian is a mixologist at Aziza in San Francisco.Baywater VesPear @ Aziza1 1/2 oz. No 209 Gin3/4 oz. Hanger One Spiced Pear Vodka3/4 oz. Fresh Muddled Pears1/2 oz. Lillet Blanc1/4 ... More »

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