The cocktail fluctuated in popularity following Prohibition but had
firmly taken root in the culinary landscape by the 1990s-- the Bay Area
played a significant role in reviving it.
An American invention, the cocktail has gone on to be enjoyed by people
all over the world, but few places make a drink quite like the Bay Area.
From the distillers who pioneered craft spirits and Alice Waters'
revolutionary take on simple, fresh food at Chez Panisse to the
bartenders who cared enough to grow a dedicated cocktail community, this
is the story of how the Bay Area shaped the art of elevated drinking in
America. Through oral history interviews and recipes, author Shanna
Farrell chronicles the narrative history of the modern cocktail
renaissance. Enjoy this collection of classic Bay Area cocktails recipe
cards including Mai Tai Floats, Pisco Sours, Classic and Nero
Manhattans, Gin Martinis, and more.