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BY SIERRA MARTIN
Bartender Rhiannon Metcalf shakes up spirits at Senza Maeso in San Marcos.
Co-owner Ryan Gitman creates the handcrafted cocktails behind a custom bar inspired by retro-futurism.
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Senza Maeso brings artisanal spirits to San Marcos
Visions of Mezcal ($12) is a refreshing citrus cocktail with a smokey avor and uses R.A.Y. Vodka.
Gitman said. “It’s supposed to feel like an alternate universe. And so I want people to walk away feel- ing like they actually got to experience something unique.” The inspiration The tasting room includes a diverse cocktail menu that showcases the versatility of Senza Maeso spirits, from tiki-inspired creations to classic cocktail variations. Some of the signature cocktails include Blind Science, Peggy’s Martian Vacation and the Pink Cadillac. Adaptations of classic cocktails on the menu include an espresso martini, bloody marry and Moscow mule.
In the heart of the Texas Hill County sits an unassuming building that houses the Senza Maeso Tasting Room and Bar. But step inside, and San Martians can be transported to a retro-futuristic world that has been carefully curated to provide a unique experience for guests—from the decor to the cocktails. Senza Maeso Co-founder Ryan Gitman has poured his passion for music, design and bartend- ing into creating artisanal hybrid spirits. The two spirits currently available—Senza Maeso and R.A.Y. Vodka—can be purchased in cocktails or for less than $30 a bottle at the Tasting Room that opened in February. “[The bar] is crossing decades and genres,”
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1090 FM 32, San Marcos www.senzamaeso.com
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