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12 Bubbly Beverages to Welcome 2016

These celebratory sparkling cocktails will help you ring in the new year.

by Eloise Porter
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The time has come to bid adieu to 2015 — but before you start vowing to drink less and go to the gym more, take a moment to toast to all this year had to offer. No New Year's would be complete without bubbles, so we’re here to help you out with a list of the city’s best sparkling cocktails. Inspired by drinks from all over the globe, these effervescent aperitifs are adapted from cocktails at home and abroad to help you ring in 2016.

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15 Romolo

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15 Romolo brings Spanish flare to your New Year’s tipple. The "Penelope" combines sparkling rosé, Palo Cortado sherry, Jerez brandy, grenadine, lemon, and cacao for a treat that has more depth than your average champagne cocktail.

15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-1359
(415) 398-1359
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Barbarossa Lounge

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Not all sparkling cocktails have to be light and fruity. Barbarossa takes a different route with the "Sutro's Way," a stronger sip with rye, lemon, grapefruit bitters, sage, and sparkling wine. The spicy rye is perfect for a cold New Year's Eve, and the peppery sage adds a kick that's diffused by citrus and sparkling wine.

714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 434-4204
(415) 434-4204
Patricia Chang

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Cockscomb

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Start the New Year out on a sweet note at Cockscomb, chef Chris Cosentino's San Francisco oyster and offal outpost. Clink glasses of "Boothby12," a fragrant mixture of pomegranate infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and sparkling wine.

564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 974-0700
(415) 974-0700
Patricia Chang

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Gitane

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At Gitane, a romantic Parisian watering hole and restaurant, get the "Bubbling Beauty," which combines Manzanilla sherry with lemon, agave, and cava, for a delightfully sparkling beverage.

6 Claude Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 788-6686
(415) 788-6686
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Locanda

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Italophiles know that the best place to sip light, sparkling beverages is at Locanda, where happy hour means more than cheap drinks and fried snacks. The "Aperitivo" is a quintessential Italian pre-dinner drink, with Campari, orange, lemon, and prosecco, and is the perfect beverage to share with friends in celebration of the New Year.

557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-6800
(415) 863-6800
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Maven

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Kick up your sparkling beverage this season with a zesty tequila cocktail courtesy of Maven. The "Sparkling Paloma," a delightful mix of tequila, bubbles, lime, and grapefruit, is a fun take on a classic Mexican cocktail.

598 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 829-7982
(415) 829-7982
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Stookey's Club Moderne

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Step back in time at Stookey’s Club Moderne with the "Old Cuban," made with El Dorado 5 Year Rum, lime, angostura bitters, mint, simple syrup, and sparkling wine. This lighthearted cocktail will transport you to Hemingway’s Cuba, where the music blared, the dancing never stopped, and the rum and champagne flowed freely.

895 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 771-9695
(415) 771-9695
Sondra Z./Yelp

The Holy Mountain

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Celebrate the new year at Holy Mountain, the secret bar upstairs at Hawker Fare with dark lighting and neon accents. Sip the "Champagne Cocktail No. III," a sophisticated number with cognac, champagne, green chartreuse, and angostura bitters. The slightly bitter, slightly sweet cocktail goes down easy but packs a punch.

680 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 800-9000
(415) 800-9000
Jayne S./Yelp

The Interval at Long Now

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The Interval at Long Now offers a taste of history with a drink menu that includes some of the earliest cocktails ever made. The "White Star Imperial Daisy" is a modern drink with classic nomenclature created by David Wondrich in homage to the White Star Line of ships docked at New York’s Pier 54. The savory sweet cocktail is made with fizzy cava, lemon, brandy, and Kümmel, a sweet liqueur made with caraway, fennel, and cumin.

2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-6582
(415) 561-6582
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Third Rail

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Take it easy this New Year with Third Rail’s "Sloe Ride," a tart mixture of Sloe gin (a festive red liqueur made with gin and sloe drupes, a small plum-like fruit), lemon, Cappelletti bitter, pineapple, and Prosecco. Sip it on the rocks for a less dainty version.

628 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 252-7966
(415) 252-7966
Patricia Chang

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Tosca Cafe

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No sparkling cocktail list would be complete without the inclusion of the classic "French 75," a refreshing drink that usually consists of gin, sugar, lemon, and Champagne. Try Tosca Cafe’s richer version using Armagnac in place of the gin. The full-flavored brandy lends a luxurious spin on a typically simple cocktail, with a crispness from lemon, sugar, and sparkling wine.

242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-9651
(415) 986-9651
Patricia Chang

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Whitechapel

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With the largest selection of gin in North America and an encyclopedic menu of inventive cocktails, Whitechapel has no shortage of festive drinks. There's the "Dutch Nemesis" or the "Norman Conquest" for sparkling wine cocktails, but for a communal celebration, opt for the punches made to share between four or more friends. Try the "Genever Julep Bowl," a fruity combination of Bols genever, sparkling rosé wine, maraschino, pineapple gum, raspberry syrup, orange, and lemon.

600 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-5800
(415) 292-5800
Patricia Chang

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15 Romolo

15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133

15 Romolo brings Spanish flare to your New Year’s tipple. The "Penelope" combines sparkling rosé, Palo Cortado sherry, Jerez brandy, grenadine, lemon, and cacao for a treat that has more depth than your average champagne cocktail.

15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-1359
(415) 398-1359
Dipesh G./Yelp

Barbarossa Lounge

714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Not all sparkling cocktails have to be light and fruity. Barbarossa takes a different route with the "Sutro's Way," a stronger sip with rye, lemon, grapefruit bitters, sage, and sparkling wine. The spicy rye is perfect for a cold New Year's Eve, and the peppery sage adds a kick that's diffused by citrus and sparkling wine.

714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 434-4204
(415) 434-4204
Patricia Chang

Cockscomb

564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Start the New Year out on a sweet note at Cockscomb, chef Chris Cosentino's San Francisco oyster and offal outpost. Clink glasses of "Boothby12," a fragrant mixture of pomegranate infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and sparkling wine.

564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 974-0700
(415) 974-0700
Patricia Chang

Gitane

6 Claude Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108

At Gitane, a romantic Parisian watering hole and restaurant, get the "Bubbling Beauty," which combines Manzanilla sherry with lemon, agave, and cava, for a delightfully sparkling beverage.

6 Claude Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 788-6686
(415) 788-6686
Gitane/Facebook

Locanda

557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Italophiles know that the best place to sip light, sparkling beverages is at Locanda, where happy hour means more than cheap drinks and fried snacks. The "Aperitivo" is a quintessential Italian pre-dinner drink, with Campari, orange, lemon, and prosecco, and is the perfect beverage to share with friends in celebration of the New Year.

557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-6800
(415) 863-6800
Locanda/Facebook

Maven

598 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Kick up your sparkling beverage this season with a zesty tequila cocktail courtesy of Maven. The "Sparkling Paloma," a delightful mix of tequila, bubbles, lime, and grapefruit, is a fun take on a classic Mexican cocktail.

598 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 829-7982
(415) 829-7982
Maven/Facebook

Stookey's Club Moderne

895 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Step back in time at Stookey’s Club Moderne with the "Old Cuban," made with El Dorado 5 Year Rum, lime, angostura bitters, mint, simple syrup, and sparkling wine. This lighthearted cocktail will transport you to Hemingway’s Cuba, where the music blared, the dancing never stopped, and the rum and champagne flowed freely.

895 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 771-9695
(415) 771-9695
Sondra Z./Yelp

The Holy Mountain

680 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Celebrate the new year at Holy Mountain, the secret bar upstairs at Hawker Fare with dark lighting and neon accents. Sip the "Champagne Cocktail No. III," a sophisticated number with cognac, champagne, green chartreuse, and angostura bitters. The slightly bitter, slightly sweet cocktail goes down easy but packs a punch.

680 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 800-9000
(415) 800-9000
Jayne S./Yelp

The Interval at Long Now

2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

The Interval at Long Now offers a taste of history with a drink menu that includes some of the earliest cocktails ever made. The "White Star Imperial Daisy" is a modern drink with classic nomenclature created by David Wondrich in homage to the White Star Line of ships docked at New York’s Pier 54. The savory sweet cocktail is made with fizzy cava, lemon, brandy, and Kümmel, a sweet liqueur made with caraway, fennel, and cumin.

2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-6582
(415) 561-6582
The Interval at Long Now/Facebook

Third Rail

628 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Take it easy this New Year with Third Rail’s "Sloe Ride," a tart mixture of Sloe gin (a festive red liqueur made with gin and sloe drupes, a small plum-like fruit), lemon, Cappelletti bitter, pineapple, and Prosecco. Sip it on the rocks for a less dainty version.

628 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 252-7966
(415) 252-7966
Patricia Chang

Tosca Cafe

242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

No sparkling cocktail list would be complete without the inclusion of the classic "French 75," a refreshing drink that usually consists of gin, sugar, lemon, and Champagne. Try Tosca Cafe’s richer version using Armagnac in place of the gin. The full-flavored brandy lends a luxurious spin on a typically simple cocktail, with a crispness from lemon, sugar, and sparkling wine.

242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-9651
(415) 986-9651
Patricia Chang

Whitechapel

600 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

With the largest selection of gin in North America and an encyclopedic menu of inventive cocktails, Whitechapel has no shortage of festive drinks. There's the "Dutch Nemesis" or the "Norman Conquest" for sparkling wine cocktails, but for a communal celebration, opt for the punches made to share between four or more friends. Try the "Genever Julep Bowl," a fruity combination of Bols genever, sparkling rosé wine, maraschino, pineapple gum, raspberry syrup, orange, and lemon.

600 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-5800
(415) 292-5800
Patricia Chang

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