bar nicolette presents

90291

Cabrillo

Mezcal • Apple Jack • Fred Jerbis Amaro • Dry Curacao • Aperol • Peychaud's Bitters • Maraschino Cherry

It's a bit mezcal negroni, it's a bit dry fruit margarita, it's a bit rich and fresh. I gummed up the Amaro to go for a nicer mouthfeel, and to get you onto the next one, served neat.

Westminster

Hendrik's Gin • AMASS Gin • Dry Vermouth • Pickled Onion Brine • Lemon Peel • Black Pepper

Sour Cream & Onion Martini. Yes, really. Its a pretty mild variation on a Gibson, but with home-pickled red onion, a California gin, and lemon pepper. Served up.

Rialto

Haitian Rum • Coconut Water • Jasmine Tea Syrup • Velvet Falernum • Suze • Lime Peel • Basil • Olive oil • (sub Noju 1 for non-alcoholic)

I have no idea if this is a martini or what, but it winds up being a refreshing whatever it is. Garnished with a lime-basil olive oil. Served up.

Riviera

Rye • Campari • Sweet Vermouth • Black Strap Rum • Grenadine • Angostura Bitters • Absinthe

The drink that kicked off this concept, it's a Boulevardier variation. Which is a Negroni variation. Two Negronis wasn't really the goal but! Served on a rock.

Horizon

Jaggery • Ginger • Lime • Rose • Brandy • Chaat Masala • Clarified • (sub Noju 2 for non-alcoholic)

The house cocktail got a makeover. This drink has been on every menu thus far, but this time it's clarified and made with California brandy instead of cognac to let us go without a shaken drink and keep the 90291 theme going. Served as a highball.

San Juan

Anejo Tequila • Jamaican Rum • Cacao Nib Liqueuer • Pomegranate • Angostura Bitters • Maraschino • Grapefruit Peel

Another drink very neatly fitting into the concept, this is a Manhattan riff with the most special liqueuer I've ever had. It's T'Maro's Cacao Nib Liqueuer, made with date spirit and sweetened with dates. Served on a rock.

Non-alcoholic options use a homemade "spirit" base made using grape skins and seeds, black and white sesame, black pepper, black tea, and mace all nitrogen infused together, mixed with a sweetener of honey, almonds, and lime peel. Plus salt, acid phosphate, and gum arabic. The two patent-pending Noju's that use this base are:

• Noju 1: Grape, fennel, and coriander

• Noju 2: Apple and lemongrass