During the Gold Rush, San Francisco started importing pisco from Peru, which led to the famous advent of punch in the Bay Area. Meanwhile, there were miners drinking whiskey, missionaries sipping sherry, and traders returning from Hawaii with mai tai recipes, all making merry over an eclectic mix of cocktails. You still find remnants of history in San Francisco’s bar scene, like speakeasy-inspired venues and plenty of pisco punch, but also an impressive list of modern mixologists shaking and stirring at new spots. No matter your drink of choice, San Francisco remains a place to imbibe with the best of them.
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