THE NEST
A Curated Bar Experience
Crafted in the spirit of timeless elegance and modern indulgence
Blackbirds & Tonic · A Mobile Bar
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— OUR PHILOSOPHY —
Inspired by the Prohibition-era cocktail culture, our bar program blends classic technique, refined ingredients, and elevated presentation. Each cocktail is designed to feel intentional, balanced, and memorable — from the first sip to the final garnish.
— WHO WE ARE —
Raeven Sherman
Founder & Creative Director · Blackbirds & Tonic
Raeven is an accomplished creative professional with over a decade of experience in the bar industry. As a driving force behind new and innovative recipes for a multi-location company, she holds a key position at the executive table — bringing both culinary vision and operational leadership to every event she touches.
Her expertise spans managing, directing, and training bar operations across all areas of the business. At the heart of everything she does is a singular passion: creating memorable, engaging bar experiences that feel intentional, elevated, and deeply personal.
Blackbirds & Tonic is her vision made tangible — a mobile bar rooted in Prohibition-era craft, driven by fresh-pressed ingredients and house-made syrups, and brought to life one perfectly garnished cocktail at a time. Based in Santa Cruz, California.
"Every event deserves a bar experience as thoughtful as the occasion itself."
SIGNATURE SELECTION
House Originals
Botanic Bramble
A garden-driven composition with a refined berry finish
Gin · Lemon · Rosemary-Cucumber · Blackberry
Shaken and served over crushed ice with a delicate berry float. Finished with fresh herbs and a crisp cucumber accent.
Yuzu Manhattan
A modern interpretation of a timeless classic
Japanese Whisky · Sweet Vermouth · Yuzu · Bitters
Stirred to perfection and served up. Bright citrus notes soften the depth of whisky, creating a clean, structured finish.
Blackbird & Tonic
Our namesake — refreshing, vibrant, and unmistakably ours
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Blackberries · Orange · Lime · Mint
Bright, fruity, and boldly aromatic. A cocktail as distinctive as the name it carries.
Midnight Lush
Dark, lush, and hauntingly complex
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Lemon · Blackberry · Concord Grape · Lavender
A deep, layered composition built around wild berry and floral notes. Beautiful in a rocks glass.
CELEBRATED MODERN CLASSICS
Naked & Famous
A celebrated modern classic from Death & Co.
Mezcal · Aperol · Chartreuse · Lime
Equal parts brilliance — smoky, bitter, herbal, and citrus in perfect harmony.
Division Bell
A refined alternative with vibrant citrus character
Mezcal · Aperol · Maraschino · Lime
Bright, expressive, and layered with subtle sweetness and smoke.
Penicillin
A contemporary Scotch classic, re-imagined
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Lemon · Ginger · Honey · Smoky Spritzer
Garnished with candied ginger. A sophisticated balance of warmth and citrus brightness.
THE CLASSICS
Timeless Foundations
Old Fashioned
Bourbon · Brown Sugar · Bitters
Slow-stirred, finished with expressed orange oils and a Luxardo cherry.
Espresso Martini
Vodka or Dark Rum · Cold Brew · Vanilla · Dark Chocolate · Almond Milk
Rich, bold, and velvety — finished with a refined crema and warm spices.
Moscow Mule
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Lime · Ginger · Mint · Club Soda
Served in a chilled copper mug. Garnished with lime and fresh mint.
Classic Mojito
Light Rum · Fresh Lime · Mint · Cane Syrup · Club Soda
House-made cane syrup. Beautifully balanced with fresh mint and citrus.
Classic Sour
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Lemon · Cane Syrup · Egg White · Bitters
A foundational technique — silky, bright, and perfectly structured.
Mai Tai
Rum · Fresh Lime · Orange · Pomegranate Reduction · Orgeat
A tropical classic with house-crafted pomegranate reduction.
Greyhound
Vodka · Fresh Grapefruit
Clean and refreshing with a crisp citrus profile.
Gimlet / Daiquiri
Vodka, Gin, or Rum · Fresh Lime · Cane Syrup
Elegant simplicity — the mark of a well-stocked bar.
French 75
Gin · Fresh Lemon · Simple Syrup · Champagne
A Prohibition-era staple — bright, effervescent, and timelessly elegant.
Hurricane
Light & Dark Rum · Passion Fruit · Lime · Orange · Pomegranate
A vibrant, layered rum composition with tropical flair.
Sangria
Wine, Champagne, or Light Beer · Lemon · Orange · Seasonal Fruit · Mint
Light, seasonal, and perfect for gatherings.
Berry Shandy
Wine or Lager · Fresh Lemon · Mixed Berries · Orange Blossom Water
Delicate and refreshing with floral berry notes.
SPECIALTY & SEASONAL
Garden-to-Glass Creations
Tipsy Jalapeño
Spirit of Choice · Lime · Jalapeño · Rosemary · Agave
Fresh-pressed lime with hand-muddled jalapeño and aromatic rosemary.
Pomegranate Mule
Spirit of Choice · Pomegranate · Lime · Mint · Ginger Beer
Garnished with pomegranate seeds and candy ginger. A fan favorite.
The Golden Burro
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Pineapple · Lime · Ginger Beer
Tropical and bright — garnished with pineapple and candy ginger.
Watermelon Mojito
Rum or Vodka · Lime · Watermelon · Mint · Club Soda
A summer essential. Refreshing, aromatic, and beautifully presented.
Refresh Thyme
Vodka or Gin · Lime · Cucumber · Thyme
Garnished with a cucumber slice and fresh thyme. Clean and elegant.
Blueberry Good Thyme
Spirit of Choice · Fresh Blueberry · Lime · Thyme
Earthy berry notes with a bright citrus lift and herbal finish.
Kiwi Pom Sour
Spirit of Choice · Lime · Pomegranate · Mint · Club Soda
Playful, sweet, and beautifully tart. Garnished with rock candy and kiwi.
Strawberry Rhubarb Paloma
Tequila or Mezcal · Lime · Strawberry · Grapefruit · Rhubarb Bitters
A stunning seasonal paloma. Garnished with fresh strawberry.
Tangerine Mango Sour
Spirit of Choice · Lemon · Tangerine · Mango · Orange Flower Water
Tropical, bright, and aromatic. A beautifully complex sour.
Melon Madness
Spirit of Choice · Lemon · Cantaloupe · Watermelon · OJ · Mint
A crowd-pleasing melon medley — vibrant color and balanced sweetness.
Lavender Bee's Knees
Gin · Fresh Lemon · Lavender Honey Syrup
A Prohibition original, elevated. Floral, delicate, and quietly stunning in a coupe.
Custom Cocktail
Your Vision · Our Craft
Fresh-pressed juices, house-made syrups — crafted with intention and made with love.
GARDEN & MELON COLLECTION
Craft Originals
Emerald Garden
A refined cucumber-melon gin cocktail
Gin (Hendrick's or The Botanist) · Fresh Honeydew · Lime · Basil Syrup · Cucumber
Bright, herbal, cooling, and elegant. Double-strained into a coupe with a cucumber ribbon and fresh basil leaf.
Melon Noir
A moody watermelon-mezcal cocktail with speakeasy spirit
Mezcal · Fresh Watermelon · Aperol · Lime · Agave
Smoky, bittersweet, and refreshing. Served over a clear cube with a black lava salt half-rim and dehydrated watermelon wheel.
Midnight Melon Spritz
A luxury sparkling melon cocktail — perfect for weddings and upscale summer events
Midori · Vodka · Fresh Cantaloupe · Lemon · Champagne
Light, sparkling, juicy, and celebratory. Shaken and topped with bubbles — served in a wine glass with a melon ball skewer.
"Fruit forward. Garden grown. Made with love."
THE GARDEN APOTHECARY
Root · Fruit · Blossom
Long before speakeasies hid behind apothecary storefronts, the world's finest drinks were drawn from the earth itself — from roots, rinds, blossoms, and boughs. Twenty cocktails built around fresh produce and garden-grown botanicals.
FROM THE GARDEN
Celery Gimlet
Gin · Fresh Celery Juice · Lime · Honey · Green Chartreuse
Crisp, green, and quietly complex. Double-strained with a celery ribbon.
Garden Noir
Gin or Mezcal · Campari · Sweet Vermouth · Fresh Beet Juice
A Negroni riff with earthy depth. Stirred, up, with an orange twist.
Night Vision
Barrel-Aged Gin · Fresh Carrot Juice · Lemon · Honey · Thyme
Bright orange, sweet-savory, and herbaceous. Inspired by the legendary 'Jessica Rabbit.'
Spicy Carrot Cooler
Mezcal · Fresh Carrot Juice · Ginger · Lime · Jalapeño · Soda
Earthy agave meets sweet carrot and heat. Topped with a candied carrot curl.
The Radish
Gin · Macerated Radish · Cocchi Americano · Lemon · Fresh Herbs
Peppery, floral, and unexpected. A craft bar staple from New York's restaurant scene.
Green Goddess
Gin · Cucumber Juice · Fennel Frond Syrup · Lime · Elderflower
Cool, botanical, and aromatic. Double-strained with a fennel frond.
Corn & Cream
Bourbon · Fresh Corn Juice · Cream Liqueur · Lemon · Vanilla Syrup
Summer sweetness in a glass. Shaken creamy and served over a clear cube.
Velvet Beet
Vodka · Fresh Beet & Ginger Juice · Lemon · Honey · Cynar
Earthy, silky, and beautifully vivid. Inspired by Northern California farm culture.
Fennel & Rye
Rye Whiskey · Fresh Fennel Juice · Lemon · Honey · Angostura
A brooding, anise-kissed sour. Served up with a dehydrated fennel slice.
Tomato & Mezcal
Mezcal · Heirloom Tomato Juice · Lime · Tajín · Celery Bitters
A savory, smoky sipper. Served over ice with a Tajín rim.
THE GARDEN APOTHECARY
From the Orchard & the Grove
FROM THE ORCHARD
Fig & Pear Whiskey Sour
Bourbon · Muddled Fresh Fig · Pear Juice · Lemon · Egg White
Rich, autumnal, and silky. Dry-shaken first for a luxurious foam crown.
Blackberry Smash
Rye Whiskey · Muddled Blackberries · Lemon · Honey · Fresh Mint
Bright, bold, and deeply aromatic. Served crushed over ice crowned with mint.
Plum Sour
Mezcal · Fresh Plum Juice · Lime · Agave · Egg White · Mole Bitters
Smoky, tart, and elegantly complex. Finished with a drop of mole bitters through the foam.
Rhubarb Bourbon Sour
Bourbon · Rhubarb Syrup · Fresh Lemon · Honey · Egg White
Tart, floral, and complex — a seasonal sour for spring and summer.
Blood Orange Negroni
Gin · Campari · Sweet Vermouth · Fresh Blood Orange Juice
A vibrant, citrus-forward Negroni riff with vivid crimson color.
Peach & Elderflower Fizz
Gin · Fresh Peach · Elderflower Liqueur · Lemon · Prosecco
Delicate, aromatic, and celebratory. Muddled peach topped with bubbles.
Pear & Rosemary Sidecar
Cognac · Fresh Pear Juice · Rosemary Syrup · Lemon · Grand Marnier
Golden, aromatic, and elegantly structured. A Prohibition-era classic re-imagined.
Strawberry Basil Smash
Gin · Muddled Strawberry · Fresh Basil · Lime · Elderflower · Soda
Bright, herbaceous, and undeniably summery. One of the most requested warm-weather cocktails.
Thyme & Fig Old Fashioned
Rye Whiskey · Fig Preserves · Thyme Syrup · Aromatic Bitters · Orange
Rustic, deep, and fragrant. Stirred slow over a hand-cut block with a thyme sprig.
Chamomile & Honey Sour
Gin · Chamomile-Infused Honey Syrup · Fresh Lemon · Egg White · Lavender Bitters
Floral, golden, and quietly stunning. A garden sour unlike anything else on the menu.
AGAVE COLLECTION
Tequila & Mezcal Program
Classic Margarita
A perfect balance of citrus and agave
Tequila · Orange Liqueur · Fresh Lime · Agave
The cornerstone of any agave program. Bright, balanced, and timeless.
Tommy's Margarita
The purist's choice — no orange liqueur, just agave
Tequila · Fresh Lime · Agave Nectar
Pioneered at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco. Clean, bright, and beautifully honest.
Spicy Paloma
Bright citrus with a gentle heat
Tequila · Fresh Grapefruit · Lime · Jalapeño · Soda
House-pressed grapefruit and hand-muddled jalapeño. A stunning warm-weather staple.
Ranch Water
A West Texas classic — simple, clean, effortless
Tequila · Fresh Lime · Sparkling Mineral Water
Three ingredients. No shortcuts. Pure agave expression.
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
A Death & Co. legend — smoky, rich, and complex
Reposado Tequila · Mezcal · Agave Nectar · Mole Bitters · Orange
Stirred slow over a hand-cut block. A landmark of the modern craft cocktail movement.
Mezcal Sour
Smoke meets silk
Mezcal · Fresh Lemon · Agave Nectar · Egg White · Mole Bitters
Dry-shaken for a lush foam, then shaken again with ice. Finished with a drop of mole bitters.
BRUNCH COLLECTION
Morning Elegance
Fresh Pressed Mimosa
Sparkling Wine or Champagne · Freshly Pressed Orange Juice
Served with house-pressed juice. Simple, classic, and always a crowd favorite.
Watermelon Mimosa
Sparkling Wine · Fresh Watermelon · Lime · Mint
Bright, summery, and vibrant — a beautiful twist on the classic.
Classic Bellini
Prosecco · Fresh Peach · Citrus
Freshly blended peach with a bright citrus lift. Elegant and refreshing.
Rosemary Peach Bellini
Sparkling Wine · Fresh Peach · Homemade Rosemary Syrup · Citrus
Garnished with a rosemary sprig. Aromatic, seasonal, and striking.
Blueberry Thyme Bellini
Sparkling Wine · Fresh Lemon · Blueberry · Thyme
Garnished with blueberries and fresh thyme. A stunning purple pour.
Bloody Mary
Vodka, Gin, or Tequila · House Tomato Mix · Spices · Citrus · Hot Sauce
Made entirely from scratch. Bold, savory, and deeply satisfying.
NON-ALCOHOLIC SELECTION
Zero-Proof, Full Experience
Every mocktail in our non-alcoholic program is crafted with the same care, technique, and intention as our full bar offerings. Beautiful, layered, and memorable.
Berry Bubble Blocks & Balls
A playful, effervescent refreshment
Pomegranate · Lime · Ginger
Served with sparkling ginger and finished with fresh citrus. Garnished with our signature ice spheres.
Zesty Citrus Blocks & Balls
A bright and lively citrus blend
Orange · Lime · Agave · Jalapeño (optional)
Lightly spiced, refreshing, and vibrant. A beautiful non-alcoholic alternative.
Melon Madness (Zero-Proof)
Fresh and cooling — perfect for outdoor events
Cantaloupe · Watermelon · Orange Juice · Lemon · Mint
House-pressed and served over our signature ice. Naturally sweet and visually stunning.
Refresh Thyme (Zero-Proof)
Crisp and herbal
Lime · Cucumber · Thyme
Garnished with cucumber and fresh thyme. Refreshing and elegant.
WINE & CHAMPAGNE
Curated Selections
A curated selection of Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, and French Champagne offerings, thoughtfully chosen to complement both menu and moment.
CRAFT BEER
Featuring a rotating selection of Northern California craft breweries, including refined IPAs and classic pilsners.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Charm of a Hidden Speakeasy
Intimate, moody, and rich with character — every event feels like a discovery.
The Elegance of Vintage Cocktail Culture
Craft technique, refined glassware, and thoughtful garnish. Every detail considered.
The Energy of Modern Hospitality
From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we bring the same level of care to every pour.
"A well-made cocktail is not just a drink — it is an experience."
BLACKBIRDS & TONIC
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