When San Franciscans wanted a strong drink, what were their tipples of choice?
On Thursdays past, we've peeked into fabulous watering holes of yore, as well as their signature cocktails. Now, we're dipping into the liquor cabinet to see what made-in-SF brands our forebears used to stock their bars. Asparagus gin, anyone?
Yerba Buena Bitters(so called after the original name for San Francisco) were created by Dr. Joseph S. Warren and sold from 1870 until 1920, when they were forced to cease production due to Prohibition. They were made from a plant in the mint family, and used to treat kidney complaints, regulate the liver, and purify the blood. (viaPeachridge Glass)
