Cocktails

Martin Cate, proprietor of the soon to launch Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco prepares his award winning cocktail The Dead Reckoning. Learn how to prepare this wonderful Tiki cocktail from the man himself.

The Peony by Danny Louie at Dosa

Dan Warner walks us through his 24 Martini, casting Lillet Blanc in the vermouth role to pick up the grapefruit botanical in the Beefeater 24. Gary Regan's Orange Bitters # 5 and a substantial grapefruit twist bring it home.

THE 24 MARTINI

5 parts Beefeater 24
1 part Lillet Blanc
3 dashes Gary Regan's Orange Bitters #5

Add ice, then stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit strip.

Buffalo at Alembic Bar on Haight St. won last month's Nirvino Mixology Contest sponsored by Canton Ginger Liquor with his specialty drink Le Coup de Jarnac.

Scott Baird at 15 Romolo presents his Nirvino Navan Mixology Contest winning cocktail 'The November'.