Best Cocktails

Posted Monday, May 2, 2011, 05:56PM

“The Mule at The Lincoln Room takes me back to my travel days in Australia, drinking vodka, lemon, lime, and bitters on the beach with my mates!” —Lizzie Raudenbush, Production Manager

1. “Anything with spice, like the Chili Mango Margarita at JRDN.” —Gloria Armieda Tebelman, Graphic Designer

2. “Twice As Nice at El Dorado is scrumptious! Strawberry, gin, and lemon—seems simple but tastes divine. Tip: Sip quickly—they’re only $5 until 9 p.m.!” —Brittany Horton, Marketing Specialist

“A mojito and the setting to enjoy it at The Lodge at Torrey Pines.” —Evelyn Olman, Sales Executive

3. “I love sweets, so the Piña Colada Gelato Cocktail from Chocolat is one of my favorites. It’s a sugar rush and a buzz all at once!” —Erin Jackson, Online Content Manager

“Basically anything you ask a bartender to make at Craft & Commerce. Whiskey over vodka any day!” —Jim Ely, Advertising Executive

4. “The Tangerine Jalapeno cocktail at Flavor Del Mar is spicy and sweet, just like me!" —Laurie Nicoud, Creative Director

5. “The Sangria Margarita at Maria Maria combines my two favorite things in one delicious cocktail!” —Geneen Montgomery, Advertising Art Director

6. “The Market Gimlet at Grant Grill is light, refreshing, and scarily guzzleable.” –Erin Meanley, Associate Editor

“The Micheladas at El Camino are delicious and refreshing with all the fresh lime juice and that unforgettable spicy rim.” —Trina Thayne, Director of Sales Administration

“The Moscow Mule at Analog comes in an icy cold copper mug and the ginger beer gives it that perfect little spicy kick.” —Jennifer Rea, Human Resources Manager