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Cocktail Corner: Finch & Fork’s Sublime Summer Sips

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Here are some of the zesty new cocktails from Finch & Fork, courtesy photo.

Here are some of the zesty new cocktails from Finch & Fork, courtesy photo.

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by Leslie Dinaberg

Finch & Fork‘s Lead Bartender George Piperis has some lovely new additions to the cocktail menu this summer. 

Try their Dill Berrymore, a bright, balanced drink with Toki Japanese Whiskey, Lustau Oloroso Sherry, strawberry, dill and lemon.  Also new to the menu is Papa Don’t Peach, a blend of Highwest Double Rye, Amaro Montenegro, peach, purple basil and a coconut foam float. Remembering Monica is a great warm weather choice, made with Herradura Reposado Tequila, hibiscus, grapefruit and lime. Piperis even has an no-octane option for the designated drivers among us: the Seedlip Laura with Seedlip distilled non-alcoholic spirit, thai chili, butterfly pea blossom tea, lemon and ginger—an excellent, refreshing choice.

Finch & Fork's Papa Don’t Peach blends highwest double rye, montenegro, peach, purple basil and a coconut foam float. Courtesy photo.

Finch & Fork’s Papa Don’t Peach blends highwest double rye, montenegro, peach, purple basil and a coconut foam float. Courtesy photo.

Don’t miss the happy hour weekdays from 4-7 p.m. with special prices on wine, beer and selected cocktails, as well as some of our favorite bar bites like their deviled eggs made with smoked trout, sliders with bacon and fig jam and aged cheddar, and chipotle smoked hummus with yummy grilled bread.

Finch & Fork is located at 31 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara in the Kimpton Canary Hotel.

Finch & Fork's Dill Berrymore is a bright, balanced drink with toki japanese whiskey, lustau oloroso sherry, strawberry, dill and lemon. Courtesy photo.

Finch & Fork’s Dill Berrymore is a bright, balanced drink with toki japanese whiskey, lustau oloroso sherry, strawberry, dill and lemon. Courtesy photo.

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Leslie Dinaberg

When she’s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie believes variety is the spice of life. Send your suggestions to Leslie@sbseasons.com.

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons on August 24, 2018.

Cocktail Corner: Seasonal Spirits at the Good Bar

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The Good Bar's "Pick Me Up Jalisco," courtesy photo.

The Good Bar’s “Pick Me Up Jalisco,” courtesy photo.

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic!  By Leslie Dinaberg

One of the best local places to hang out is the Good Bar, an intimate lounge in Goleta’s Goodland Hotel (5650 Calle Real) with cozy couches and chairs, a billiards table and backgammon boards.

Try one their new seasonal cocktails, like the Pick Me Up Jalisco (pictured above), which features Herradura Reposado Tequila, St. George Nola coffee liqueur, orgeat, cinnamon syrup and cold brew coffee topped with fresh whipped cream. Yum! 

Tequila not your cup of tea? Try Parkyour Car Don’t Drive, with Aviation Overproof Gin, St. George spiced pear liqueur and dolin blanc Vermouth, or the Copper Nail, made with Dewars Scotch, Grand Poppy Bitter Liqueur, Falernum (a sweet syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks) and plum bitters.

Happy Hour is Mon.-Fri. from 4-6 p.m. and Trivia Night Wednesdays start at 7 p.m. Check out this cool place and let us know what you think.

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Leslie Dinaberg

When she’s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a “goal-oriented drinker.”

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons on December 29, 2017.