Dirty Habit is a classy bar straddling the line between SF’s downtown neighborhoods and the gritty industrial financial district. Whether you visit Dirty Habit for after-work drinks or to jumpstart your night out clubbing in Selma, this oasis is here to welcome you with a great cocktail program and delicious food. Plus, the opportunity to have a private dining experience! In this episode of The Muddler, our host TJ Bonaventura sits with Maritza Sabino, Head of the Cocktail Program at Dirty Habit to dive into the inspiration behind the creative cocktail menu that fits the noir-inspired dining room, and the fresh but cozy outside patio. Join in and get a sneak peek into the mind of an expert cocktail crafter!

Jump straight into:

(01:55) - Dirty Habits: A classy but comfortable bar and patio in the SF financial district.

(04:04) - An oasis in San Francisco: How to create a fun bar experience in a somewhat industrial location?

(07:50) -  A hard halt and shutting down the bar facing COVID19: A gradual increase in visits and shifting to a private dining experience. 

(14:57) - Cocktails with a creative flair: Some stories behind the names and creation of the drinks in the menu.

(22:07) - The art of making a session-able but still delicious cocktail + Trying the spirit-forward Mochajillo.

(29:00) - Merissa’s new inspirations: Experimenting on new creative cocktail ideas for the future.

(32:08) - Last call!: Marissa’s story with the Great Ginger Beer Incident.  

Episode resources

Golden Rule Spirits

Dirty Habit | Instagram

Dirty Habit SF

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