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Beer sales once seemed simple: Ask what the customer wants, grab a bottle, open it and hand it over with a smile. Now, it’s more complicated-operators sell dozens of competing brands, offer tasting flights, plan for seasonal releases, stock specialty glassware, conduct promotions, tastings, host beer dinners, brewmaster visits, and more.
Cheers Valentine’s Day Drinks – Part II
1 ½ oz. Milagro Silver
½ oz. 10 Cane rum
1 oz. Hibiscus water
½ oz. Lime
½ oz. Falernum
2 dash Peychauds
Shake ingredients together and strain into a large coupe. Garnish with a torched rosemary sprig.
This drink was created by Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen in San Francisco, which is celebrating an “anti-Valentine’s Day” on Wednesday 2/13. The cocktail was created by Bar Manager Kevin Diedrich.
To view all of the 2013 Valentine’s Day recipes, click here.
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