Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Elixir, Mission, San Francisco
Learn to make four cocktail recipes made famous in San Francisco, with history of cocktailing in the Bay from the 1800s to the modern revival.
A weathered saloon on 16th Street. Creaky room, proper bar stools, the feel of a place that's been here since before the rest of the neighborhood caught up. Elixir is the second oldest continually operating bar in San Francisco, and the whiskey program carries the same weight as the history: a list that ranges from accessible pours to deep cuts the staff will walk you through for as long as you want.
Celery-forward cocktail with savory herbal depth, a bar signature
House gin tonic at SF's second oldest saloon. Clean and bright
Rotating cocktail slushies on draft, a signature feature of the 16th Street saloon
Rotating originals and cover songs — Elixir takes on SF bar classics from the golden era
Elixir spin on a classic SF recipe, rotating from 1800s saloon history
Japanese sparkling cocktail with vodka, shochu, and crisp lemon-lime
From a 600+ bottle list, a curated trio of pours picked for contrast