Bourbon & Branch The Rolls Royce Cocktail

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Bourbon & Branch The Rolls Royce Cocktail Recipe is a Master Recipe

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Bourbon & Branch

Bourbon & Branch, a renowned cocktail bar in San Francisco, is a living homage to the Prohibition era, blending secrecy, history, and masterful mixology into an unforgettable experience. Opened in 2006 by Future Bars, this speakeasy-style establishment is housed in a building with an authentic past—it once operated as a real speakeasy from 1921 to 1933. The name “Bourbon & Branch” nods to the classic Southern phrase, where “branch” refers to pure water from a stream, often used to dilute whiskey.

The bar maintains an air of mystery with hidden entrances, password-protected reservations, and strict no-cell-phone policies, ensuring an intimate and immersive atmosphere. While Bourbon & Branch has been home to many talented bartenders, its cocktail program was notably shaped by industry veterans like Todd Smith, who helped craft the original menu and later co-founded Rickhouse, another famed SF cocktail destination.

The drinks at Bourbon & Branch are legendary, with a menu that showcases both pre-Prohibition classics and inventive house creations. Among its famous cocktails, The Rolls Royce stands out as a refined gin-based mix with sweet and dry vermouth and Bénédictine. Other must-try drinks include the Old Cuban, a sophisticated rum and champagne concoction, and the Bourbon & Branch Manhattan, a bold take on the timeless whiskey cocktail.

While the focus is primarily on drinks, Bourbon & Branch offers a curated selection of small bites to complement the cocktails. The bar’s exclusivity and devotion to craft cocktails have made it one of San Francisco’s most sought-after drinking destinations, regularly drawing cocktail aficionados and visitors eager to experience its secretive charm. Bourbon & Branch is more than a bar—it’s an experience steeped in history, mystery, and world-class mixology.

The Classic Cocktail Revival – These Are the Best of Times

Since the mid-1990s, the world has rediscovered the art of classic cocktails, ushering in a mixology renaissance that has transformed bars and home drinking alike. What once was a lost craft—replaced by sugary, artificial concoctions—has now returned with a vengeance, thanks to passionate bartenders, cocktail historians, and a thirst for authenticity.

The revival began with legends like Dale DeGroff at New York’s Rainbow Room, who championed fresh ingredients and historical accuracy. Sasha Petraske’s Milk & Honey and Audrey Saunders’ Pegu Club further ignited the movement, training a new generation of bartenders in the precision of classic cocktail-making. Today, bars like Death & Co., The Dead Rabbit, and American Bar at The Savoy continue to refine and push the boundaries of cocktail craftsmanship.

Forgotten drinks have made a roaring comeback—think the Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Aviation, once relics, now menu staples. The Last Word, a Prohibition-era beauty, was plucked from obscurity and restored to glory, alongside the Corpse Reviver No. 2 and Vieux Carré. The movement hasn’t just resurrected history; it’s created new classics, like Sam Ross’s smoky-sweet Penicillin and the mezcal-laced Naked & Famous.

With countless books and online resources, home bartenders can now join the revolution.

As the cocktail revival continues evolving, one thing is clear: great drinks, crafted with care and respect for history, are here to stay.

Carmine’s Very Italian Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Carmine’s Very Italian Manhattan is a robust cocktail that combines classic bourbon with sweet vermouth and finished with a twist of orange, offering a bold, bittersweet flavor profile with a smooth, sophisticated finish.

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Village Tavern Spirited Old Fashioned Cocktail

Village Tavern’s Spirited Old Fashioned Cocktail is a masterfully crafted libation that brings together the rich and robust flavors of bourbon, muddled cherries, oranges, and aromatic bitters, offering a timeless and refined twist on this classic cocktail.

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Village Tavern Hot Crab Dip

Village Tavern’s Hot Crab Dip is a creamy and indulgent appetizer featuring lump crab meat blended with melted cheeses, spices, and a hint of heat, served bubbling hot with toasted bread or crispy tortilla chips for dipping.

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Chicken Wings

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza’s chicken wings are renowned for their crispy and flavorful charred edges, providing a deliciously unique twist to this classic appetizer.

Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Chicken Wings Recipe at home and your Chicken Wings will taste just like Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza.

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