Post #387956 by sirginn on Wed, Jun 18, 2008 5:43 PM

Nice thread Humu-

I agree, I am seeing a lot more higher end rums/liquor, more homemade specialty syrups, and more inventive drinks.

Here in San Diego, when not at the Bali Hai getting my tiki fix, a couple places with some good and interesting cocktails are:

The Starlite lounge on India street
http://www.starlitesandiego.com

here is a sample of their cocktail menu: the galapagos is incredible

GUNGA DIN
Montecristo 12 year aged rum, cold earl grey tea, cardamom syrup, meyer lemon

CUCUMBER MARTINI
Zubrowka Buffalo Grass Vodka, cucumbers, black pepper syrup

LEMON SIPPER
Limoncello, Prosecco, lemon, mint

VELVET DIABLO
Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, Velvet Falernum, crème de cassis, lime, ginger beer

STARLITE MULE
Rain Organic Vodka, ginger beer, lime, Angostura bitters

KENTUCKY COLONEL
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, ginger beer, lemon, cherry vanilla bitters

GALAPAGOS
Pisco, black pepper syrup, lime, grapefruit, kaffir leaves, garnished with brandied cherries

STARLITE SLING
Plymouth Gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, lime, pineapple, star anise, Angostura bitters, brandied cherries

TIMM’S CUP
Pimm’s No. 1, lemon, lime, orange, sugar, ginger beer, cherry vanilla bitters, cucumbers

Also, The Pearl, an old renovated semi-googie hotel gone spa/lounge on Rosecrans before you hit Shelter island Dr.

http://www.thepearlsd.com