In the mix
One of these cocktails will win the Cocktail Championship trophy. Sip around town and try them all at the Championship Event on April 28!
Captain’s Beach
Hendricks Gin, Drambuie, apple brandy, cinnamon-spiced pineapple, lemon, roasted chicory, evaporated milk.
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San Diego, CA, 92109
Jaguar Verdita
With Milagro Reposada and mango liqueur, this trip to Tulum in a cocktail glass stems from Mexican green juice (“verdita”); jalapeño adds the Jaguar bite.
Romantic Comedy
Hendricks’s Gin, Aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, muddled cucumber — shaken, strained and poured over rocks with cucumber garnish.
Capt. Bernard’s Cure All
Tullamore D.E.W., crème de pêche, vanilla simple syrup, lemon, lime, dash of Angostura bitters.
Shoot to Kill
Hendrick’s Gin, strawberry shiso shrub, Amaro Nonino, falernum, lemon, egg white.
Homa’s Nectar
Reyka Vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, prickly pear purée, pink guava purée and fresh lime juice.
Asatsuyu
Hendrick’s Gin, Soto Junmai Ginjo sake, house-made melon liqueur, cucumber rice syrup, lime, cantaloupe ice.
Finding Nori
Nori-infused Hendrick’s Gin, lemon, kiwi, elderflower, ginger, honey, coconut, cucumber.
Life’s a Peach
Hendrick’s Gin, lemon juice, peach nectar, egg whites, orgeat.
Hennie Smash
Perfect for spring and warmer weather, this refreshing, balanced cocktail features cucumber, Hendrick’s Gin, lemon juice, rosemary and a splash of soda water.
Hang Loose Mickey
This Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum cocktail, comprised of fresh ingredients including agave, lavender, coconut and lime, will whisk you away like a beautiful offshore breeze.
Piña Ranchero
A bright, refreshing mix of sweet pineapple, fiery serrano peppers and fresh lime, shaken with smooth Milagro Silver Tequila; served with jalapeño sea salt rim.
Caspian Dream
Caramelized-pear-infused Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky, clove-infused local honey, fresh lemon. Paired with mezcal, fresh ginger-caviar pearls and a dehydrated pear slice.
Jerry Sponger
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, crème de cacao, orgeat, banana meringue and walnut bitters in a caramel-and-almond-rimmed Collins glass.
ImaGINary friend
Refreshing spring cocktail with Hendrick’s Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar water, lavender syrup and egg white; topped with a rose water spritz and lemon zest.
The Butcher’s Cut
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum-based espresso martini with Licor 43, espresso liqueur, and Kahlua. Topped with Drambuie espresso foam.
BDE
Milagro Reposado Tequila, muddled jalapeños, carrot juice, orange juice, passionfruit syrup, lime, agave and turmeric.
You're Smoking Hot
Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, chili-infused Aperol, vermouth, float of scotch and orange bitters; garnished with dried orange and red chili.
Bad Moon Rising
Cucumber-and-serrano-pepper-infused Milagro Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave, tajín and celery bitters.
1419
With Hendrick’s Gin as the base spirit, this tart, sweet, refreshing cocktail uses Limoncello for a citrus punch. Finished with fresh meringue and candied citrus swirls.
Sour down South
South Bay’s deliberate yet delicate sour consists of Hendrick’s Gin, Chambord, Goddard Pamplemousse, simple syrup, lemon juice and foamer; garnished with fresh cucumber and jalapeño.
