Drink Here Now: Five-Dollar Cocktails and Girl Power in a Glass

Drink Here Now: Five-Dollar Cocktails and Girl Power in a Glass

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You're free to drink all you want on Independence Day.


Five-Dollar Drinks for Spoonbar's Fifth Anniversary

Sonoma County's Spoonbar is turning five, and they've got party favors for everyone. Drop in for $5 sips and bites from 5 to 6pm on weekdays. Special drinks include tried-and-true favorites like the Cucumber Collins, Burning Shrub, Carbonated Corpse Reviver, and the Encanto Pisco Sour as well as a few new cocktails, including “Sweet Heat,” a sweet and spicy combination of mango pepper infused tequila, Ancho Reyes, lime, agave and mango espelette pepper salt. // 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg

Girl Power in a Glass at Maven

What happens when bar star Kate Bolton and floral guru Natalie Bowen—both women at the top of their games—team up to create a powerfully delicious drink? A femme-forward cocktail with a garnish you can wear as a ring. "Summer in the City" is a violet-hued stunner made with stone fruit-infused gin, crème de violette, Cocchi Americano, and Riesling. A clover bud needled with wire serves as a garnish, and partial proceeds from the drink benefit Hamilton Family Center, which supports women and children on the brink of homelessness. The $12 cocktail is available throughout the month of July at Maven. // 598 Haight Street

Le Colonial Hosts German Riesling Wine Paired Dinner Series

If you prefer your Riesling paired with food, make reservations for Le Colonial's nightly prix fixe wine paired dinner series, available during July. For $75 (plus tax and tip), you'll get four courses of Le Colonial's signature French-influenced Vietnamese cuisine, each paired with a glass of German Riesling. Think tamarind soup, coconut curry prawns, pan-seared day boat scallops. Make reservations online or call (415) 931-3600. // 20 Cosmo Place

Two Reasons to Drink at Top of the Mark

Looking for an excuse to enjoy the view at Top of the Mark? How about two? Summer Movie Nights are back on Tuesdays at 7pm, preceded by a free wine tasting at 5:30pm. Summer Libation Staycation happens every Sunday and Monday throughout the summer, featuring specialty cocktails and appetizers themed by a different exotic InterContinental resort each month, along with a chance to win a 3-night stay at participating properties. This month's theme is Buenos Aires, which means you'll find The Malbeca at the bar, made with simple syrup, malbec wine, pisco, apple juice garnished with raspberry. No reservations needed. // Number One Nob Hill

Robert Mondavi's Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 4

Robert Mondavi in Napa Valley wants you to have a side of music with your wine, so they're bringing back their Summer Concert Series, which kicks off on July 4 with The Wallflowers and a fireworks show. The concerts will continue throughout the summer with additional performances on July 11 (Phillip Phillips), July 18 (Lyle Lovett), July 25 (Melissa Etheridge) and August 1 (Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue). Along with food from Off the Grid, you can buy a bottle of Napa Valley Fume Blanc or Chardonnay with an ice bucket and 2 stemless glasses for $32, or Napa Valley Rosé for $35. Purchase tickets online for $85 (general admission) to $215 (with dinner). // 7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

Send drinking suggestions to renee@grassrootspr.com.

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