Top Shelf Cocktails in San Diego

Party Potions

Forever Martini at Minus One Lounge within the Keating Hotel – Bombay Sapphire Gin and a splash of cranberry, garnished with a one-carat diamond.

Terragon and Back Again at Stingaree – Bombay Sapphire Gin with Pama Liqueur, soda water, and fresh muddled strawberries, enhanced with tarragon leaf.

Mayflower Martini at Envy nightclub within the Ivy Hotel – Hendricks Gin and apricot brandy with fresh pressed apple juice, elder flower cordial, and lime, garnished with an edible flower petal.

Citrus Candied Ginger Lemon Drop at Confidential – Ketel One Citroen Vodka infused with candied ginger mixed with Limoncello, fresh lemon, and candied ginger.

Lounging Elixirs

Absinthe Drip at Moonstone Lounge within the Hard Rock Hotel – Lucid Absinthe served in traditional style with a sugar cube and water.

Texas Martini at Epazote’s Z Ocean Bar – Sauza Gold Tequila with Grand Chevalier, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, olive juice, and jalapeño olives.

The Piranha at Sweetwater Saloon within the Hard Rock Hotel – Leblon Cachaca Rum with lime wedges, pineapple chunks, mint, and sugar.

Grape Ape at The Fleetwood – Grey Goose Vodka infused with pineapple and blueberry with a splash of grape juice, topped off with sugar free Red Bull, served on the rocks.

Sinful Desserts

Mile High Martini at Airport Lounge – Stoli Raspberry Vodka and Blue Curacao chilled with cream and garnished with mini marshmallows.

Bubblegum Martini at Bar West – Grey Goose Vodka with Dekuyper’s Crème de Banana, Jones bubblegum flavored soda, garnished with a candy dot.

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