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    • 10/06/2016
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    Possibly the most unusual cocktail American Bars has uncovered is not only pricey, but carries the most unusual ingredient we’ve ever seen in a mixed drink: San Francisco fog. The prospect of spending $43 on a martini made with genuine San Francisco fog sounds not only alluring, but downright necessary.

    Epic Steak, (one guess at what they serve) is located on San Francisco’s very famous Embarcadero. They added the $43 Fog Point Martini to the menu about a month ago. The elixer is concocted with Hangar 1 FogPoint vodka, an exclusive spirit, that’s so very San Francisco.

    Nick Henry, the restaurant’s Beverage Director knew he wanted a distinctive, signature drink that would be found only in the city and only in very limited availability. Nick worked with Hangar 1 for a long time to create the cocktail for Epic Steak.

    Essentially, it is a classic martini with vermouth and garnished with a lemon twist. The main ingredient however, is rare: Three ounces of Hangar 1 FogPoint vodka, made with water harvested from genuine San Francisco fog.

    Despite the abundance of brume in the Bay, it takes a whole day to harvest a few cups of the precious mist. Mesh ‘fog catchers’ perched high on the hilltops mimic the plants — drop by drop — turning fog into fresh water that is later filtered and blended with vodka from distilled premium wine.

    And NO, you can’t even buy a bottle of FogPoint vodka. The website says it’s sold out.

    “The fog catchers only harvest something like 600 liters a season,” says Nick. “That’s why it’s so hard to get.”

    Hence, the $43 price tag on the Fog Point Martini. It’s now sounding like a bargain.

    “We have a some scotches and cognacs that cost more, but it’s definitely the most expensive cocktail on the menu.” Nick says he only sells one or two a week.

    So what kind of customer orders a $43 martini?

    “It’s for a true vodka lover, probably a native to the City; someone who can appreciate the fog and the styling. Someone who wants to taste something really special.”

    And what would Nick pair it with, besides the breathtaking view of the San Francisco bay?

    “I always say that a vodka martini is a great compliment to a good steak.” Of course!

    Check out the Fog Point Martini at Epic Steak, 369 The Embarcadero — San Francisco.

     
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The San Francisco Fog Martini

Possibly the most unusual cocktail American Bars has uncovered is not only pricey, but carries the most unusual ingredient we’ve ever seen in a mixed drink: San Francisco fog. The prospect of spending $43 on a martini made with genuine San Francisco fog sounds not only alluring, but downright necessary.

Epic Steak, (one guess at what they serve) is located on San Francisco’s very famous Embarcadero. They added the $43 Fog Point Martini to the menu about a month ago. The elixer is concocted with Hangar 1 FogPoint vodka, an exclusive spirit, that’s so very San Francisco.

Nick Henry, the restaurant’s Beverage Director knew he wanted a distinctive, signature drink that would be found only in the city and only in very limited availability. Nick worked with Hangar 1 for a long time to create the cocktail for Epic Steak.

Essentially, it is a classic martini with vermouth and garnished with a lemon twist. The main ingredient however, is rare: Three ounces of Hangar 1 FogPoint vodka, made with water harvested from genuine San Francisco fog.

Despite the abundance of brume in the Bay, it takes a whole day to harvest a few cups of the precious mist. Mesh ‘fog catchers’ perched high on the hilltops mimic the plants — drop by drop — turning fog into fresh water that is later filtered and blended with vodka from distilled premium wine.

And NO, you can’t even buy a bottle of FogPoint vodka. The website says it’s sold out.

“The fog catchers only harvest something like 600 liters a season,” says Nick. “That’s why it’s so hard to get.”

Hence, the $43 price tag on the Fog Point Martini. It’s now sounding like a bargain.

“We have a some scotches and cognacs that cost more, but it’s definitely the most expensive cocktail on the menu.” Nick says he only sells one or two a week.

So what kind of customer orders a $43 martini?

“It’s for a true vodka lover, probably a native to the City; someone who can appreciate the fog and the styling. Someone who wants to taste something really special.”

And what would Nick pair it with, besides the breathtaking view of the San Francisco bay?

“I always say that a vodka martini is a great compliment to a good steak.” Of course!

Check out the Fog Point Martini at Epic Steak, 369 The Embarcadero — San Francisco.

 
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