654715 Thu Sep 24 12:34:07 -0700 2009 12 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 5055712 First trip to San Fran coming up in a couple weeks and am looking forward to some handcrafted cocktails. Can anyone suggest a good cucumber cocktail locale? Aziza, I'm guessing? Any others, especially in the downtown area? Thanks. Thu Sep 24 12:34:08 -0700 2009 67314 ssf36 1 5055912 Yes. Definitely Aziza. Though my favorite is the one with Cachaca cardamom, and tarragon. Thu Sep 24 13:29:36 -0700 2009 5055712 276743 pauliface 1 5055916 The Orbit Room on Market and Laguna has some cucumber recipes for drinks. They are very centrally located, Aziza is a more beautiful space. Both charge about $10 for a crafted cocktail. Thu Sep 24 13:32:07 -0700 2009 5055712 172526 saffrongold 2 5058073 The Orbit Room lost the bartender who was really interested in crafting good, seasonal drinks. I haven't been since he left; maybe someone else is carrying on. But when that bartender wasn't there I had some of the sorriest excuses for cocktails I've ever had, even though the menu descriptions sounded good. Fri Sep 25 10:41:56 -0700 2009 5055916 23560 Pistou 3 5059029 Good to know, thanks for the caveat. Fri Sep 25 17:16:56 -0700 2009 5058073 172526 saffrongold 1 5056395 If you cross the Bay Bridge you'll find a nice one at A Cote. El Pepino--Muddled Cucumber and Miller’s Gin, slightly sweetened, and a splash of Cranberry Juice--10.00 Thu Sep 24 16:43:51 -0700 2009 5055712 17723 lexdevil 1 5056484 I know Bourbon & Branch had a Cucumber Gimlet on the menu a whlie back. It was delish! Thu Sep 24 17:49:01 -0700 2009 5055712 73886 meggie t 2 5056748 T-Rex has a couple of cocktails with cucumber, including a really tasty one with cucumber infused vodka, which is only $5 at the happy hour. Thu Sep 24 20:04:08 -0700 2009 5056484 13471 lmnopm 1 5056780 Rickhouse is the new bar from the Bourbon & Branch folks - they make a great drink called the Campos Cooler that is made with Cucumber infused tequila. It's a popular spot right now and can be pretty crazy on the weekends so I would try and go off hours (ideally early in the week) Thu Sep 24 20:19:16 -0700 2009 5055712 17452 tvham 2 5056951 Seconding the cucumber cocktail at Aziza, and you can keep it green by following with the cilantro one which was also very tasty :-). Thu Sep 24 22:47:02 -0700 2009 5056780 169233 grayelf 1 5057808 Nihon Whisky Lounge makes a delicious cucumber martini. Their happy hour is one of the best in the city ( half price on all cocktails, appetizers and salads.) Happy hour is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Make reservations or get there early. I agree that Bourbon and Branch should be on the list, too. Fri Sep 25 09:16:46 -0700 2009 5055712 34428 scarmoza 2 5057831 1779 Folsom St. (at 14th Street), San Francisco Mission District PH: 415.552.4400 Open Mon.–Sat., 5:30 p.m. to midnight (bar open till 2 a.m.) Reservations, major credit cards accepted Fri Sep 25 09:22:33 -0700 2009 5057808 34428 scarmoza 1 5058218 Thanks again to you all! Looks like I'll definitely be getting my full serving of vegetables on this trip. Fri Sep 25 11:23:55 -0700 2009 5055712 67314 ssf36