{"id":6786,"date":"2014-09-12T18:50:34","date_gmt":"2014-09-13T01:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6786"},"modified":"2014-09-12T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-12T18:53:19","slug":"cocktail-corner-vintage-american-cocktails-and-beer-at-american-ale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6786","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Vintage American Cocktails (and Beer!) at American Ale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CourtesyA spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Burgers and beer are a classic pairing for good reason, but even if you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous in your glass, American Ale<\/a><\/strong> (14 E. Cota St.) is a great place for drinks.<\/p>\n

The name alone was enough to sell me on the Hummingbird Feeder<\/strong>. Made with De Luze Alfred Cognac<\/a>, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur<\/a>, Cointreau Noir<\/a>, Carpano Antica<\/a>\u00a0Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Heering<\/a>, Orange Bitters and Orange Zest, this sweet yet sophisticated concoction is the perfect treat to get your buzz on.<\/p>\n

Also worth trying is the Cat Daddy’s Daiquiri<\/strong><\/a>, made with CatDaddy Carolina Moonshine<\/a>, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Ruby Grapefruit and Fresh Lime Juice. Delicious and refreshing!<\/p>\n

The Mary Pickford<\/strong><\/a> is another equally fun libation. Made with Montanya Platino Colorado Rum<\/a>,\u00a0Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Trader Vic’s Grenadine and Peychaud’s Bitters<\/a>, this cocktail’s so tasty it’s hard to stay silent about it.<\/p>\n

On the slightly more traditional side, American Ale offers The Original Sazerac<\/a><\/strong>, a nod to the famous Trader Vic’s<\/a> with the Trader Victoriaia<\/strong>, The Very Old Fashioned, The Manhattan, Tennessee Sweet Tea<\/strong> (made with Everclear!), an American Mule<\/strong>,\u00a0a Luxardo Cognac Old Fashioned<\/strong> and a minty fresh Kentucky Derby Julep<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There’s no shortage of fresh ingredients at the bar at American Ale. Photo courtesy https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/American-Ale\/172053636278700<\/p><\/div>\n

This is all in addition to a yummy menu of signature burgers (all fresh ground), like the amazing and decadent Make’N Bacon Burger (with maple bacon jam, bacon, Italian Bacon, Canadian Bacon and American cheese) and the awesomely adventurous PB & J Burger (with crispy bacon, chunky peanut butter and grape jelly). American Ale also has healthier fare like an Argula Chicken Burger and a Lentil Burger, as well as a great Chopped Ice House Salad and a few different soups.<\/p>\n

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Some tasty moonshine from American Ale, photo by Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to the vintage cocktails, American Ale has a variety of moonshine offerings, as well as a rotating assortment of\u00a024 American craft beers and ciders on draft. For example, on the taps at press time are:\u00a0Allagash Odyssey<\/a>, a dark wheat,\u00a0wood-aged beer from\u00a0Portland, ME; Stone IPA<\/a>,\u00a0Stone Reason Be Damned Abbey Ale Aged In Red Wine Barrels, \u00a0Stone Unapologetic IPA<\/a>\u00a0 and the big, boozy\u00a0Arrogant Bastard Ale<\/a>, from Stone Brewing Co. in\u00a0Escondido;\u00a0Avery Ellie’s Brown Ale\u00a0 <\/a>from\u00a0Boulder, CO;\u00a0Ballast Point Sculpin IPA\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from San Diego; the fruity and flavorful\u00a0Figueroa Mountain – Lizards Mouth<\/a>, the big dark Figueroa Mountain Grendel \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Figueroa Mountain Saison <\/a>from right here in Buellton.<\/p>\n

Other nearly local selections are the\u00a0Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Firestone Walker Agrestic American Wild Red Sour\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0out of\u00a0Paso Robles.<\/p>\n

In addition, American Ale now offers: \u00a0Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear\u00a0<\/a>, a fruit cider from Colfax, CA; \u00a0Great Divide Oatmeal Yeti Imperial Stout\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Denver, CO; another local beer,\u00a0Island King Tide\u00a0<\/a>, and imperial IPA from\u00a0Island Brewing Company\u00a0<\/a>in\u00a0Carpinteria;\u00a0Knee Deep Hopotoligist IPA\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Knee Deep Brewing\u00a0<\/a>in\u00a0Lincoln, CA; \u00a0<\/span>Lightning Thunderweizen\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0a\u00a0Weizen\/Weissbier out of<\/span>\u00a0Poway; and the\u00a0Belgian dark strong ale\u00a0Lost Abbey Cuvee De Tomme\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0San Marcos, CA.<\/p>\n

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Also on tap are:\u00a0Modern Times Black House\u00a0<\/a>, an oatmeal stout made in San Diego;\u00a0Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Lyons, CO;\u00a0Port Mongo IPA\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0San Marcos, CA;\u00a0Saint Archer White Ale\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0out of San Diego; and\u00a0Strand Beach House Amber\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0straight outa Torrance!<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published in\u00a0Santa Barbara Seasons\u00a0<\/em><\/a>on September 12,\u00a02014.<\/span><\/p>\n

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