The Alembic

Why this bar is here

Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:

1. The Infatuation
   The Best Cocktail Bars In SF
   May 29, 2026

Reviewed cocktail menu

Menu reviewed September 8, 2026. Source coverage: Complete published menu.

Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.

1. brown butter old fashioned

   brown butter washed medley brothers bourbon, roasted sugar, bitters

   $17

2. blanc negroni

   cimarron tequila blanco, antica torino genepy, cascadia liqueur

   $17

3. our bully

   spirit works "alembic barrel select" rye, serine bitter, laquesta vermouth rojo

   $17

4. black manhattan

   pinhook "alembic barrel select" bourbon, nardini amaro, workhorse bitters

   $17

5. hi-dive

   iwai japanese whiskey, red wine gastrique, lemon/lime, bitters

   $17

6. golden child

   saison aged rum, turmeric, ginger, honey, coconut cream, bee pollen

   $17

7. nueva ola

   palomo mezcal espadin, grapefruit, bordiga bitter, campari

   $17

8. b-side

   roulette rye, majool dates, fennel, pechaud's

   $17

9. night market

   song cai dry gin, cucumber-lemongrass shrub, lemon/lime, thai chili

   $17

10. black dahlia

    salt gin, vermouth bianco, lime bitters, chlorophyll

    $18

11. xpresso tonik

    espresso vodka, blood orange tonic water, orange bitters

    $18

12. pie to the face

    rye, apricot, kumquat chili liqueur, vanilla, lemon/lime, egg white

    $18

13. walk on the wild side

    single malt, tart cherry, pecan, lemon/lime, fernet, spearmint

    $18

14. maize runner

    aged rum, banana liqueur, mexican coffee liqueur, corn whiskey

    $18

15. farmer's market smash

    california whiskey, black plum, lemon/lime, opal basil

    $18

16. aftersun

    cachaça, watermelon, guava eau de vie, whole lime, sugar

    $18

17. jade garden #2

    aged rum, pineapple, chinese hot mustard, red bell pepper, lemon/lime, coconut milk washed

    $18

18. frozen slurricane

    blend of rums, passion fruit, caramelized pineapple, sour cherry, lemon/lime

    $18

19. green breeze

    cucumber-lemongrass shrub, lemon/lime, club soda

    $9

20. straw ginger fizz

    strawberry shrub, lemon/lime, ginger beer

    $9

21. p.o.g. juice

    passion fruit, guave, orange cordial, club soda

    $9

22. sparkling arnold palmer

    smoked tea syrup, lemon/lime, club soda

    $9