The menu was developed by Alison Carroll, and she aimed for it to be considerably less expensive than the downtown bar scene. "The pricing is really democratic," she maintains. "We want the look and feel of a local bar that just happens to be in a hotel." The signature cocktails are clearly crafted to highlight the smoky earthiness of mezcal and the alluring spectrum of flavors present in tequila, with each selection featuring one or both as the main ingredient. My favorite was the La Reina ($12), which features Illegal brand mezcal and Casamigos reposado tequila mixed with agua de jamaica and Ancho Reyes chile liqueur. As an herbalist by trade, Hunziker says she appreciates the touch. "Jamaica has a similar flavor profile to citrus; it's less expected and more interesting," she explains. "And it has medicinal benefits and implications, as well as the mezcal, which is traditionally and culturally seen as a holistic and sacred beverage—I think that should be emphasized in cocktail culture more."