San Francisco bar professionals are recognized in the spirits industry for both innovation and attention to service, and are known for reviving lost recipes, originating some of the classics, and being the first to feature farm-fresh produce in cocktails. The Bay Area even has a pretty good claim on being the birthplace of the Martini, but you'll have to join the tour for that story.

Visit some of the greatest cocktail bars in the nation, hidden away in the heart of downtown San Francisco and meet master mixologists who will give you the industry insight into what makes this city's cocktail bars some of the best. The tour begins with a unique experience — a hands-on bitters making class, where you'll experiment with homemade tinctures (we'll provide flavorful recipe suggestions to try). Then we will sip and snack our way through some of the most widely renowned establishments and closely guarded local secrets, and chat with the bartenders who dare blend artistry with chemistry to bring you some tantalizing tipples.

Tastes include light bar bites and encompass a variety of spirits and styles, including market-fresh cocktails, long-forgotten classics, and the latest innovative trends like bottled cocktails and cocktails "on tap."