The Lark Bar at Night, photo credit by Macduff Everton.
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by Leslie Dinaberg
The talented team at The Lark, led by Bar Manager Nicholas Priedite, has
California Rattlesnake with fennel-infused rye, yellow chartreuse, cardamom, lemon, fennel blossoms, courtesy The Lark.
some gorgeous new seasonal cocktails on the menu that are perfect for celebrating the change of season in Santa Barbara County.
Fall additions to The Lark’s cocktail menu include:
Jackrabbit
carrot, burnt sage, mezcal, aquavit, dry vermouth, lime
Baker Street Old Fashioned
Baker Street Old Fashioned
coconut-washed bourbon, pear brandy, piloncillo,
house chicory bitters with scotch rinse, courtesy The Lark.
coconut-washed bourbon, pear brandy, piloncillo,
house chicory bitters with scotch rinse
California Rattlesnake
fennel-infused rye, yellow chartreuse,
Jackrabbit with carrot, burnt sage, mezcal, aquavit, dry vermouth, lime, courtesy The Lark.
cardamom,
lemon, fennel blossoms
La Vie en Rose
concord grape-infused vodka, rosemary, lillet rouge, lemon, sparkling wine
A Night in Tunisia
apple brandy, scotch, orange, ginger, turmeric, lemon
La Vie en Rose
concord grape-infused vodka, rosemary, lillet rouge, lemon, sparkling wine, courtesy The Lark.
Driftwood
passionfruit, Barbados rum, cacao nib, cinnamon, vanilla, lime
Kashmir
blackberry-infused reposado, cynar, byrrh, lemon
Dream Weaver
vodka, fino sherry, bianco vermouth, elderflower, castelvetrano olives
Located in a historic warehouse built in the 1920’s in Santa Barbara’s The Funk Zone, The Lark’s fresh market-driven drinks are influenced by the California
A Night in Tunisia
apple brandy, scotch, orange, ginger, turmeric, lemon, courtesy The Lark.
climate and are designed to complement the seasonally changing menu of small and large plates by Executive Chef Jason Paluska. All fall drinks are now available through December.
The Lark (131 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara) is open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. For more information, visit thelarksb.com. Cheers! Click here for more Cocktail Corner columns.
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 November 9, 2018.
Mid-century modern style comes to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone with the recent opening of SB Mid Mod (sbmidmod.com), an eclectic collection of vintage home furnishings and artful objects. Owner Tracey Strobel has been restoring and selling mid-century pieces for almost 20 years and is enjoying the connection with fellow aficionados of the timeless modern designs in her first retail store.