{"id":7081,"date":"2015-06-06T10:36:03","date_gmt":"2015-06-06T17:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7081"},"modified":"2015-06-05T17:38:36","modified_gmt":"2015-06-06T00:38:36","slug":"cocktail-corner-sb-passport-to-libations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7081","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: SB Passport … to Libations!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Courtesy Santa Barbara Passport<\/p><\/div>\n

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

As far as I’m concerned, there’s almost nothing better than the buzzy fun of enjoying summertime cocktails with friends\u2014but one thing that does beat that is getting a great\u00a0DEAL on summertime cocktails with friends.<\/p>\n

There’s a new player in town\u2014The Santa Barbara Passport\u2014<\/a>that offers great deals on drinks this summer at 28 establishments for just 20 bucks. This cleverly illustrated, pocket-sized booklet offers loads of drink deals\u2014you receive a stamp in your booklet upon redemption\u2014and the specials will run all summer through\u00a0Labor Day (September 7), providing ample time to collect stamps and explore.<\/p>\n

It even includes a section on Beer 101 and Wine Labels for Dummies, as well as cocktail fundamentals for making\u2014and ordering\u2014classic libations like Negroni<\/a>s, Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy Santa Barbara Passport<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe Passport is the friend that helps you decide where to go for happy hour, on a date or a Sunday afternoon,\u201d says\u00a0Casey Berry, co-founder of the Passport Program, who describes it as “a curated guide to the beverage culture of Santa Barbara.”<\/p>\n

Indeed, participating venues include some of my favorites:<\/p>\n

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Alcazar<\/a>:\u00a0Heat of passion<\/a> for 50% off<\/div>\n
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American Ale<\/a>:\u00a0Coffee house barrel aged bourbon vanilla iced latte for 50% off<\/div>\n
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Armada Wine & Beer Merchant<\/a>:\u00a0Get second glass beer or wine for 40% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Black Sheep<\/a>:\u00a0A beer for 40% off<\/div>\n
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Blind Tiger<\/a>:\u00a0Delicious Tiger Beer for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Blush Restaurant + Lounge<\/a>:\u00a0Blush Sangria for 50% off<\/div>\n
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The Brewhouse<\/a>:\u00a0House beers for\u00a0$3<\/div>\n
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Cebada Vineyard & Winery<\/a>:\u00a0Second wine flight for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cielo<\/a>:\u00a0Cielo signature drink for $1\u00a0off<\/div>\n
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Corks n’ Crowns<\/a>:\u00a0Gold or craft brew flight for 50% off<\/div>\n
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Cottonwood Canyon Winery<\/a>:\u00a0Wine tasting 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Elsie’s<\/a>:\u00a0Firestone PVO, stone IPA, or hefeweizen for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Figueroa Mountain Brewery<\/a>:\u00a0A pint for $3<\/div>\n
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Fox Wine Co.<\/a>:\u00a0Second wine tasting for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Giessinger Winery<\/a>:\u00a0Signature wines tasting for 10% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Killer B’s BBQ and Bar:<\/a>\u00a0(Temporarily Closed for Renovations)Jalapeno and citrus martini for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Neighborhood<\/a>:\u00a0Pineapple mai tai 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Old Town Tavern<\/a>:\u00a0Pint of 805 for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Patxi’s Pizza<\/a>:\u00a0Second pint for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pure Order Brewing Company<\/a>:\u00a0Pint for 50% off<\/div>\n
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Sama Sama Kitchen<\/a>:\u00a0Sama Sama for 40% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Santa Barbara Wine Collective<\/a>:\u00a0Second wine tasting flight for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seven Bar & Kitchen<\/a>:\u00a0American mule for $7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Soho<\/a>:\u00a0Lemon and Lavender infused Moscow mule for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Telegraph Brewing Company<\/a>:\u00a021 oz. mug for pint price<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Uptown<\/a>:\u00a0Any beer on tap for 50% off<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Valley Project<\/a>: $5 \u00a0glasses of wine on tap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Whiskey Richards<\/a>:\u00a0Santa barbara old fashioned for 50% off<\/div>\n
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\u201cSanta Barbara offers not just a great nightlife, but the drinks culture is so diverse that you won’t be disappointed when sipping a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Funk Zone or a cold White Rascal beer at American Ale,\u201d says Jane Pimcomrie, city manager for the Santa Barbara branch of the Passport Program. \u201cThe Santa Barbara Passport features enough wineries for wine-lovers, breweries for after work socializing, and unique bars for cocktail and spirits junkies. Plus it will make the heat of summer that much more enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can’t argue with that logic. For more information or to purchase a passport, go\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!\u00a0Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a><\/p>\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 Santa Barbara SEASONS Magazine<\/em><\/a> on June 5, 2015.<\/p>\n

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