In the tradition of San Francisco's 20 Most Iconic Dishes, here is a guide to the city's most iconic drinks. The following list spans relatively new beverages to classics that have been around for years. Together this group represents a range of prices and helps define the world of sipping, glugging and chugging in this town. All of these drinks are worth trying at least once.
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San Francisco's 19 Most Iconic Drinks
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Elixir's Sazerac
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The Ice Cream Bar’s Russel’s Sassafras Root Beer Float
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Rye's Basil Gimlet
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Toronado's Anchor Steam on Tap
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Bix's Martini
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Tosca Cafe's Irish Coffee
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Jasper's Corner Tap's Cocktails on Tap
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Smuggler's Cove's Mai Tai
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Rickhouse's Made-to-Order Punch
Rich Table's The Big Night
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Tommy's Margarita
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Recchiuti Confections' Hot Chocolate
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Beretta's Dolores Park Swizzle
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Zeitgeist's Bloody Mary
Lion Pub's Greyhound
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R Bar's Fernet, Served Neat
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Gott's Roadside's Milkshake
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Judahlicious's "Buzzed" Juice
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Alembic's Bourbon Old Fashioned
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