Pack Your Bags: San Francisco Cocktail Week Is Near! - Imbibe Magazine

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When: May 13 – 19
Where: various locations in San Francisco
More Info: www.sfcocktailweek.com

We’re gearing up for San Francisco Cocktail Week, founded by behind-the-bar geniuses and Imbibe contributors Duggan McDonnell of Cantina, H. Ehrmann of Elixir and Jeff Hollinger of Absinthe Brasserie. This celebration of the city’s legendary cocktail culture kicks off Tuesday, May 13 with a full week of great events.

The not-to-be-missed Finale celebration, co-sponsored by Imbibe and Absinthe Brasserie, begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19. Co-host Jeff Hollinger and special guest bartenders will serve signature cocktails as well as classically prepared absinthe. There will be light fare from chef Jamie Lauren and fun take-home goodies. Tickets are going fast, so be sure to reserve yours soon. The full schedule of events and ticket information is available at sfcocktailweek.com.
Try out this recipe for the week’s official cocktail created by the event’s founders, and we’ll hope to see you there!

The Soirée
1 1/2 oz. Partida blanco tequila
1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur
1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz. lemon juice
2 dashes cinnamon chile tincture (recipe below)
Glass: cocktail
Garnish: jalapeño slice

Combine ingredients in an ice filled mixing glass, and shake for 10 to 15 seconds, or until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.

Cinnamon-chili tincture
4 1/2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup cacao nibs
1 red bell peppers, diced
3 small sweet peppers, diced
2 Fresno chilies, diced
1 1/2 dried Thai dragon chilies, diced
1 bottle Partida Blanco tequila

Combine and allow flavors to steep for several days to taste. Strain and store.