The cocktail is a distinctly American tradition. Once the centerpiece of a thriving “cocktail culture,” it has faded since the 1950s but is now being embraced by a new generation of makers and mixologists who value quality and craft. The Spirits Pavilion, by Min | Day, presents this rejuvenation as part of Slow Food Nation 2008, an event in Fort Mason, San Francisco dedicated to creating a framework for deeper environmental connection to our food aiming to inspire and empower Americans to build a food system that is sustainable, healthy and delicious. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The Spirits Pavilion explores seasonality, sustainability and craftsmanship as emerging practices in the spirits industry. Local bartenders renowned for their creativity and expertise serve up samples of award-winning, American-made spirits and cocktails mixed with fresh fruit, juices and herbs – an experience nobody would forget.
