Fling into Spring with Berries and Bubbles



Update: We're crying purple tears over the news of Prince's sudden passing. To celebrate his incredible talent, influence, and musical virtuosity, we'll be dedicating our Pop & Fizz cocktail night to the pop icon extraordinaire, with Prince classics on heavy rotation. Put on your raspberry beret and party like it's 1999.

Taste the changing of the seasons with CUESA and the United States Bartenders Guild in an evening of fizzy craft cocktails infused with the bright flavors and colors of the spring farmers market, and inspired by our favorite pop music. From the Beatles to Beyoncé, we’ll be sipping our way through the many eras of music, guest starring the Bay’s best bartenders and chefs who will rep their favorite pop icons in costumes. Special appearances by the season’s first berries and herbs will have mics dropping all night long.

Guests receive three full-sized, signature cocktails featuring Disaronno, Domaine de Canton, and Remy 1738 Cognac, along with unlimited sample-size drinks in this walk-around tasting in the Ferry Building’s gorgeous Grand Hall. Restaurants provide small bites during this happy hour event, where you’ll groove to our throwback soundtrack, and vote for your favorite drink and bite to win prizes. With spring in the air and a bubbly beverage in your glass, this evening of sparkle and pop is sure to top the charts.

All proceeds from the evening support CUESA’s sustainable agriculture educational initiatives and the USBG’s professional development programs.

Bartenders include:

Megan Daniel & Alex Smith, Whitechapel

Lauren Fitzgerald, Citizen Fox

Nicole Gayles & Sara Sakurada, Hotsy Totsy Club

Max Gerasimenko, Cafe du Nord

Tim Hagney, Maven

Jim Hernandez, The Craft Customs Cocktails

Roz Holm, The Chapel

Brian Martinez, Dosa

Brian Nelson, SPiN SF

Dzu Nguyen, VERSO at The Forgery

Chase Osthimer & Nora Furst, Belga

Karlo Pentic, Twin Peaks Tavern

Suzu, 15 Romolo

Suzie Robinson, Novela

Richard Villa, Poquito

Chefs and restaurants include:

Carrie & Rupert Blease, Lord Stanley

Joey Elenterio, Cadence

Yuki Kajino, Chaya

Michelle Matthews, 15 Romolo

Anjan Mitra, DOSA

Chad Newton & Gracie Nguyen, Asian Box

Elaine Osuna, The Vestry

Adam Rosenblum, Causwells

Mario Tolentino, The Market

Presenting spirits include:

Disaronno, Domaine de Canton, and Remy 1738 Cognac

Bubbly and sparkling beverages from:

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, Q Drinks, and Wölffer Estate Winery Dry White and Dry Rosé Cider

Tasting spirits include:

No. 209 Gin, Batiste Rhum, Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Lo-Fi Apertifs, Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum, The Real McCoy Rum, Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Singani 63, Spirit Works Distillery Sloe Gin, St. George Spirits California Citrus Vodka, Venus Spirits Gin Blend No. 02

About CUESA

CUESA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to educate urban consumers about sustainable agriculture and to create links between urban dwellers and local farmers. We have managed the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market since 1999. We envision a healthy world nourished by environmentally sound, humane, economically viable, and socially just food systems.

About the USBG

The USBG is the most skilled, knowledgeable, and professional association of bartenders in the industry, uniting dedicated professionals in service to the traditions of our trade. Our mission is to empower bartenders in their careers, foster collaboration between members, and connect with the communities we serve.

Please note: Must be 21 years to attend. Tickets are nonrefundable but are transferable. For nondrinkers and designated drivers, we will offer a few clearly marked nonalcoholic options on a limited basis.

Photos by Amanda Lynn Photography and Tory Putnam



