California Live’s Jobeth Devera takes the elevator to the 21st floor at the Beacon Grand to explore the famous Starlite room. The revered hotspot originally opened in 1928 and has been a favorite place for parties, romantic evenings, and celebrity visits for decades. Check out the newly revamped space and learn how to make their signature “Cable Car” cocktail.
Cable Car Redux Recipe:
Ingredients—
- 2 oz rum (Starlite uses Don Q 7)
- 1 Mommenpop Blood Orange
- .75 lemon
- .75 5 spice syrup
+ Rim: Sugar, gold, Mexican Cinnamon
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+ Karl the Fog: fog made from water and Bay Area essence to be added tableside.
Method—
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin. Remove glass from fridge and apply the rim. Add ice to the shaker, shake medium hard and then double strain into the rimmed glass. Zest and discard orange zest. Serve with fresh fog poured tableside.
