A butternut-squash Old Fashioned? Highballs for $7, and something dangerous called “Lunch Cocktails“? These are some of the tipples featured during this month’s first-ever Cocktail Week in Oakland.
Running from Nov. 13-23 — in what hopefully will become an annual tradition — the event gathers a dozen restaurants and bars all serving special drinks and snacks. It’s put on by Savor Oakland, the brand behind the Oakland Restaurant Collective, which toasts on Instagram: “Raise a glass and celebrate the creativity and flavor of Oakland’s vibrant cocktail scene!”
The 11-day fest should have something to appeal to most drinkers, whether it be an avocado margarita or multiple variations of the espresso martini. On the evening of Monday, Nov. 10, there is also a kick-off party at the downtown bar Lucy Blue, with cocktails and bites from places like Cafe Colucci and modern-Afghan restaurant Jaji. Tickets are $82 (with fees) and available on Eventbrite.
The full list of participating establishments and their specials are posted at Savor Oakland (savoroakland.org/events/oakland-cocktail-week), but here is a sampling of what’s on tap:
Mago: a Macha Borracha cocktail paired with pumpkin anticucho skewers with chilies and yuzu
Acre Kitchen and Bar: $8 martinis for happy hour (4-6 p.m. daily)
The Caffe by Mr. Espresso: Starting Nov. 1, various chefs and bartenders will mix their own takes on the espresso martini, with the winner-by-vote announced during Cocktail Week.
The Athletic Club Oakland: All cocktails are $5 off from 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Mushin Social Club: Avocado margaritas for $10 and limited-offer highballs for $7.
Parche: On Nov. 13, the restaurant will pour exclusive tasting flights from sustainable craft-whisky outfit Redwood Empire.
Night Heron: Craft cocktails are $10 during happy hour, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Details: Cocktail Week runs Nov. 13-23 (opening party on Monday, Nov. 10); for details visit savoroakland.org
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