The stunning Beaux Art architecture of this appropriately named Financial District go-to is only matched by the bar’s intricately created cocktails. Here, the bar’s Espresso Martini uses BACARDĺ Ocho instead of a more traditional vodka to add a smooth finish and a hint of oak. Couple it with the tomato and burrata toast for a post-work pair that will have you ready to tackle the night ahead. 

Pool tables in the back, street signs on the walls, and a brick wall exterior: Pitt’s is the type of dive bar that feels like it’s been in the neighborhood forever. But while 4207 Judah Street has been a pub in one form or another for decades, the latest refresh has cleaned up the edges while maintaining a local vibe. The Hurricane is a must-have here, mixing BACARDĺ Ocho with its BACARDĺ Superior sibling, for an elevated take on the classic tiki drink.

Expression reigns supreme at this Western Addition stop, which evolves daily from a funky gallery vibe to a dance lounge. The New Wave Haircut should be a hit with daiquiri fans, as BACARDĺ Ocho pairs with strawberry, coconut, and pamplemousse to create an unfussy, smooth potion. Come early to enjoy the current exhibition; leave late after dominating the dance floor (Motown on Mondays is a soul-filled favorite). 

The San Francisco outlet of the Indian restaurant has garnered raves from Michelin for its progressive cuisine, but don’t sleep on its libations, either. Saffron becomes a star of the Mango Tango cocktail, combining the spice with the titular fruit, BACARDĺ Ocho, Aperol, and Montenegro for a smooth cocktail. Enjoy it with the jackfruit tacos — the mango in the drink and the pineapple in the tacos make a great pair.  

This 2022 nominee for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (West) is known for its comfortable digs (including couches and plush armchairs), its love of all things avian, and its inventive drink menu. Settle in with an Echo Pa’Lante (BACARDĺ Ocho, raicilla, sake vermouth, and rosé) and a cheese board and watch the crowd accumulate. The dark interior makes it a prime date spot while the patio, a COVID-era addition, is great for warm days.

Terrene, the hotel’s restaurant, features a drink menu that pays tribute to the neighborhoods and landmarks of the city with cocktail names like the Pier 7 Sour and the Nihonmachi Collins. But it saved the moniker of its home neighborhood to adorn a rum-based take on an Old Fashioned, the Embarcadero O.F. Salted espresso, Aztec chocolate bitters, and vanilla bounce off the BACARDĺ Ocho and the Cardamaro Amaro, creating a smooth, balanced sipper. Grab a patio seat and soak in the view of Oakland lit up at sunset, across the Bay Bridge. 

The former home of the legendary tiki bar Tiki Bob’s Mainland Rendezvous, the Idol is a cocktail bar with a lot of amusement park-style fun mixed in. Fashioned as a wooden ship, this Financial District haven features a sky full of stars, an erupting volcano, and most importantly, the “Daywalker,” the house’s take on the Zombie. The recipe is a secret, but BACARDĺ Ocho shines through.

Sixteen years is a lifetime in the bar world, but this Nob Hill home for high-end cocktails long ago earned its reputation as a bartender’s favorite, thanks to its ambitious drink program. But while the titular spirit seems like a natural pick here, the bar’s take on the 1934 Zombie features BACARDI Ocho as its Puerto Rican rum, along with fresh grapefruit and cinnamon. Over the years it’s gotten a new look and sign, but it’s still the bar that helped advance cocktail culture in San Francisco upon its founding.