It’s that time of year to gather friends and family at home. For holiday entertaining stories, I hope you consider this curated collection of cocktails now available on the menu at Tratto – a spirited, bar-driven restaurant in San Francisco.
Being the heart of Tratto’s “aperitivo” concept, the robust bar program lead by Beverage Director Cynthia Tran stirs up Italian-inspired favorites like the Negroni Flip, Limoncello Mule and Boulevardier di Mela. Each of these spirited concoctions showcase a fresh fall take on classics with a thoughtful twist.
Open from sunrise to last call, Tratto serves as a gathering place for breakfast, lunch, or to savor a nighttime cocktail after a show. Located within The Marker hotel in San Francisco’s Theater District, Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes are designed to be enjoyed in a communal-style setting.
We’ve provided the recipes to Tratto’s individually crafted cocktails sure to impress your guests, that are perfect to make right while watching the leaves change.
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Negroni Flip
¾ oz Gin ¾ oz Campari ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth (Preferred: Carpano Antica) 1 WHOLE egg Method: Dry shake egg, combine all ingredients with ice. Hard shake. Double strain Glass: Coupe Garnish: Fresh grated nutmeg |
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Limoncello Mule  1 oz Limoncello 1 oz Vodka Ginger Beer (Preferred: Fever Tree) Method: Build Glass: Julep cup Garnish: Lemon Wheel and Mint Sprig |
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Boulevardier di Mela
1 oz Apple infused Bourbon 1 oz Campari ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth ½ oz Pomegrante Juice Method: Stir Glass: Nick and Nora Garnish: Expressed Lemon peel and discard, Dehydrated Apple wheel |
About Tratto
Tratto is a spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities, Tratto means the stroke of a pen in Italian, a nod to the neighborhood’s artistic history. A flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a friendly, neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian happy hour tradition of “aperitivo.” Dishes such as house-made pastas and sausages, thin crust pizza, seasonal vegetables and seafood are prepared with as little manipulation as possible. Our full bar features traditional Italian cocktails with a twist, house-made Italian Sodas and limoncellos, and beer and wine sourced from the best of the West Coast and Italy.
Cheers. I hope you enjoy these holiday cocktails.
Maralyn D. Hill
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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
