Seasonal Santa Barbara County-Inspired Cocktails are Created By The Lark,
Pearl Social, Loquita and La Paloma Café’s Talented Bar Team
Acme Hospitality’s bar team, led by Alberto Castillo (The Lark and Pearl Social), Michael Bowlds (Loquita) and Sam Hamlin (La Paloma Café), has designed a new menu of hand-crafted cocktails, reflecting the change of season in Santa Barbara County.
Nine fresh cocktails include Flora Rosa and Saguaro (The Lark); Accident in Paradise and Bird is the Word (Pearl Social); Del Maguey Mezcal Flight and Verde Eastside (La Paloma Café); and Las Fallas; Siderias and El Caqui de España (Loquita).
All fall drinks are priced from $12-14; $30 for the Mezcal Flight and are now available through December. High resolution photos available.
Loquita, photo credit Kate Winter.
ACME HOSPITALITY’S SEASONAL COCKTAILS 2021 available now through fall and winter season
The Lark
Flora Rosa
jalapeno-infused reposado tequila, guava, lime, ginger cordial, rosemary $14
flora rosa highlights the beautiful romance that tequila has with spice
the jalapeno infusion provides the right blend of spice and bite that is brought
together and brightened by notes of ginger…
tropical hints of guava as a finish gives this cocktail the perfect amount of complexity
Saguaro
vida mezcal, ancho reyes chile liqueur, lime, mint, basil, grapefruit peel $14
vegetal/herbaceous brightness and hints of spice complement the mezcal, blending fresh crisp flavors of cucumber mint and lime with the natural smokiness of the spirit and stimulate the palate before dinner
Pearl Social
Accident in Paradise
tequila, pineapple, cilantro-mint-cucumber, lime, firewater $12
pineapple and cilantro go perfectly together;
blending with firewater brings out all the flavors in this most refreshing of cocktails
Bird is the Word
mezcal, pineapple, campari, lime, salt $13
perfect balance between smokiness, bitterness, and sweetness
a pinch of salt so when shaken perfectly complements the agave
La Paloma
Del Maguey Mezcal Flight
a rotating selection of single village© mezals $30
warm the palate with aromas, flavors and rich textures
each taste takes you on an adventure…remember… sip it, don’t shoot it
Verde Eastside
mezcal, cucumber, agave, lime $15
a take on the classic eastside with mezcal instead of gin and
cucumber puree replaces muddled cucumber
the smokiness of the mezcal pairs beautifully with the subtle sweetness of the cucumber; the puree adds brilliant color and texture
Loquita
Las Fallas
rye, rum, carpano, vermut $14
inspired by the popular festival holidays in valencia that occurs from september 1-5
it is marked by flower offerings, fireworks and substantial communal bonfires
Siderias (de Pasado Verano)
gin, lime, passionfruit, manzanilla sherry $14
in spain, parties and festivities that honor tradition are referred to as “siderias”
this drink highlights the first tasting of spanish ciders when they are ready
El Caqui de España
mezcal, lime, persimmon, sherry $14
caqui is spanish for persimmon, featured in this cocktail
spain is the largest producer in the world of this autumn fruit
All seasonal cocktails are priced from $12-$14; $30 for Mezcal Flight
The Lark
131 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.284.0370
Pearl Social
131 Anacapa Street, Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.284.0380
Loquita
202 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.880.3380
La Paloma Café
702 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.966.7029
The mission of Acme Hospitality is to bring together the community to experience warm hospitality and the highest quality food, beverages and ambiance while venerating the diversity of Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.
ABOUT THE LARK:
The Lark’s menus are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using the highest quality seasonal ingredients based on the abundant bounty of the Central Coast. Drawing inspiration from the coastal regions of the Mediterranean Sea, The Lark’s food is beautifully plated, featuring bold flavors designed to delight the senses while staying rooted in the climate, geography and inspiration of Santa Barbara, the American Riviera.
ABOUT PEARL SOCIAL:
Pearl Social is a romantic, intimate cocktail bar, social destination and live music venue where people come to celebrate life while enjoying the music and ambiance of this dynamic new space. Pearl Social is the ideal place to grab a hand-crafted artisanal cocktail before or after dinner at one of the Funk Zone’s most popular restaurants – The Lark or Loquita. Pearl Social’s name gives a nod to the celebrated first lady of Santa Barbara, Pearl Chase, a local activist who worked tirelessly on the historic preservation and beautification of the popular coastal city. Pearl Chase was an intelligent and courageous woman who deeply loved her adopted hometown of Santa Barbara and spent her life committed to bettering it.
ABOUT LOQUITA:
Loquita, an endearing Spanish colloquial term for a wild and fun-loving young girl, is a love letter to the Spanish origins and history of Santa Barbara. The menu presents a variety of authentic Spanish pintxos, tapas, paella, charcuterie and cheeses; seafood and meat dishes sourced from Santa Barbara’s ranchers, farmers, and fishers.
ABOUT LA PALOMA CAFÉ:
La Paloma is an approachable neighborhood restaurant, patio and watering hole, picking up just where it left off. La Paloma Cafe is a thoughtfully crafted California barbecue restaurant where flavors reflect the past and present of our local community. Paying tribute to the age of the vaquero, La Paloma uses indigenous ingredients prepared with Mexican and Spanish influences and cooked over California live oak.
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