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1. Hometown Vixen* at Maven.

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2. BIX Sidecar at Bix.

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3. Milk Punch* at Fog City.

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4. The 1760* at 1760.

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5. Brazilian* at 15 Romolo.

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6. Hot Lemon-Ginger Apple Cider* at Outerlands.

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7. The Fool's Wager* at AQ.

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8. Clarified White Russian* at The Square.

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9. La Copa Verde* at Padrecito.

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10. Single Barrel Cognac Old Fashioned* at Trou Normand.

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11. Tommy's Margarita at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant.

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12. The Summit* at Nopa.

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13. Curious George* at Alta CA.

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14. Irish Coffee at Buena Vista Cafe.

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15. Pimm's Cup* at Starbelly.

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16. Shot of Fernet-Branca with a Ginger Back at R Bar

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17. After the Gold Rush* at Holy Water.

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18. House "Cappuccino" at Tosca Cafe.

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19. Dublin Honey* at The Ice Cream Bar.

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20. Michelada at Laszlo Bar.

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21. Surfer on Acid* at Tradition.

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22. Mt. Tam* at Third Rail.

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23. Old-Fashioned Cure-all* at Rye.

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24. Rattlesnake* at Beretta.

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25. Banana Daiquiri* at Bergerac.

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26. Pisco Punch* at Comstock Saloon.

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27. Ostwald Ripened* at Ziryab.

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28. Galapagos* at Absinthe.

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29. Chupacabra* at Dirty Habit.

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30. House Whiskey Cocktail* at The Hideout at Dalva.

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31. Tonic de Cortez* at Coqueta.

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32. Imperial Eagle* at Bourbon & Branch.

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33. Baby Turtle* at Trick Dog.

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34. Hallelujah* at Bar Agricole.

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35. (Brandy) Stinger* at Twin Peaks Tavern.

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36. Antique Sour* at The Coachman.

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37. The Chartreuse Swizzle at Clock Bar.

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38. Billy Pilgrim* at Novela.

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39. Acapulco Manila* at La Urbana.

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40. Gin & Tonic* at Empress of China.

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41. Ramos Fizz* at Cliff House.

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42. Smuggler's Rum Barrel at Smuggler's Cove.

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43. Pina Colada* at The Slanted Door.

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44. Boba Colada*, Chino

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45. Spruce Goose* at Spruce.

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46. Latch-Key Tea* at Butter.

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47. Bloody Mary at Zeitgeist.

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48. Knife in the Water* at Brass Tacks.

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49. Tonga Mai Tai* at The Tonga Room.

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50. Pisco Brulée at Reed & Greenough.

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Cocktail hour is a BFD—and in a town that has loved its liquor since time began, it can offer an insightful snapshot of the city’s spirit if done just right.We’ve distilled the essence of San Francisco down to 50 drinks to try before you die—the 2014 edition. In the past year, we’ve witnessed the proliferation of the craft cocktail, the rebirth of the hotel bar, and the reimagining of favorite watering holes. Like chefs, our bartenders are mixing up seasonal concoctions, so be sure to call ahead to confirm that the tipples in question are on the menu. Remember, pacing is a virtue.

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