Gigantic Cocktails
By Alex Felsinger, Contributor
Not for the faint of heart (or liver), these drinks don’t just pack a punch--they’re served in punch-bowl portions. But there’s no need to spike these king-sized cocktails: Most contain multiple types of liquor along with tropical juices. Or, for less-fruity fun, try a two-liter boot of beer. No matter what your poison, there's surely enough to share ... but that doesn't mean you have to.
Photo courtesy of Magerleague
-
Trad'r Sam
6150 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
This popular Outer Richmond spot offers a goblet-sized Scorpion Bowl, a traditional tiki drink. The bartender mixes a couple top-shelf rums, champagne and pineapple juice and then pours enough to serve four. -
Lingba Lounge
1469 18th St, San Francisco, CA
A liqueur-fed flame burns in the center of their Bowl of Monkeys, which is essentially a Scorpion Bowl with added amaretto. The bowl holds more than enough for four, and at $24, it’s actually a bargain. -
Left at Albuquerque
2140 Union St, San Francisco, CA
While dining at this Southwestern-themed roadhouse, patrons can choose from dozens of tequilas for their margarita. The Route-66 variety comes in a fishbowl containing nearly 66 ounces of a lovely frozen blend of lime and liquor. -
Ponzu
401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA
Three types of liquor mixed with pineapple and orange juice combine forces to create their 60-ounce Godzilla Bowl. -
Suppenkuche
601 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Authentic German cuisine is complemented, of course, by German beer--lots of it. Overzealous solo patrons or small groups often order a boot of brew, a two-liter glass filled to the brim. -
Fish Bowl Bar & Grill
1854 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
This NoPa hangout entertains the obvious by serving larger drinks inside round fishbowls. Customers love the Pond Water--a mix of Blue Caracao, rum, vodka, triple sec and gin with some added sweet and sour. -
Poleng Lounge
1751 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA
Serious drinkers can super-size any of their tea-infused elixirs to a 60-ounce “Emperor's Cup” to serve four or fewer. Their most popular choice is a combination of lychee juice, raspberries, rum, vodka and black tea called Monkey Love Juice.
