Overdue. That’s what we are here in SCV, overdue for the craft cocktail invasion. Mixers, Roman Holiday and SAKE all had some great versions of old cocktails revived with top shelf spirits combined with muddled fruit and spices, fresh fruit purees, garnish, the correct glassware and captivating presentations.
But with all of them now closed I longed for a craft cocktail bar to open – and then I learned that Newhall Refinery, an already popular spot in downtown Newhall that recently expanded, had obtained a spirits license with the intention of creating a craft cocktail menu…and a whisky list as well! I quickly emailed the owners, Shannon and Simon Mee, for more information.
The new additions will first be offered on Tuesday, March 31, with eight signature cocktails – see the full menu below.
“They all taste amazing – we’re really excited and think they will be a hit,” Shannon Mee said. “I’m not aware of anywhere else out here that’s doing this and in addition we will have a big emphases on whisky. As you know bourbon and other whisky are really hot right now – and we will have at least 20 whiskys served with the proper large sphere ice cubes.”
The Initial Whisky List.
Angels Envy
Calumet
Clyde Mays
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams
Four Roses
Glengoyne 10 year
Glengoyne 21 year
Green Spot Irish
Hibiki 12 year (Japanese)
Hudson
Laphroaig 18 year
Makers 46
Old Forester
Rittenhouse Rye
Speyside 18 year
Teelings
Whistle Pig
Craft Liquor List
“Initially there will be a small selection available on request, and we will be sticking to our current craft concept whereby we do not serve the generic brands,” Shannon added. “That means no Grey Goose, no Ketel One, no Bombay Sapphire etc. For mixers we are using the small bottles of Fever Tree which is a exceptional brand that helps create a quality beverage.”
Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka
Bummer and Lazarus Gin
Barr Hill Gin
Angostura Rum
Suerte Blanco
Fortaleza Reposado
Ugly Monkey Moonshine
Fernet Branca
Camus Cognac
Craft Cocktails List
Moscow Mule (Copper Mug pictured above)
Blackberry Fence Hopper
Bloody Brilliant
The L Train
Raspberry Suerte
Classic Daiquiri
Rye (or Bourbon) Manhattan
Old Fashioned
Newhall Refinery is located at 24258 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321
Telephone: 661-388-4477
Email: info@newhallrefinery.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newhallrefinery
Website: http://www.newhallrefinery.com
Eve Bushman has been reading, writing, taking coursework and tasting wine for over 20 years. She has obtained a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, has been the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and recently served as a guest judge for the L.A. International Wine Competition. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits that may be answered in a future column. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com
That is great news! We will have to try the cocktails. Already love going there to taste the beers.
Thanks for reading and commenting Chris. We’re hoping it’s the start of a new breed: craft cocktails, whisky menus and more non-chain restaurants in the SCV!
Great news. A perfect addition to the Old Town Newhall vibe. Much needed and congrats to Simon and Shannon on their expansion!
We agree! And we’ve already tried them all – and loved them!