Daytripper is a new Richmond Grove Sacramento craft cocktail bar that focuses on agave and cane spirits in a Latin America themed setting. We’d heard great things and despite being open only a few weeks it seems like they’re already in prime form. The menu includes an array of classics from the Caipirinha, Pisco Sour, Paloma, and Ti’ Punch plus a variety of Margaritas, some originals, and NA options.
We arrived a little before 6 pm on Saturday and had to wait for about 10 minutes in line to enter, expected as the venue does not currently take reservations. Upon entering, we immediately saw various Latin American decorative elements, plus a large spirits collection focusing on local spirts from that region. We found a couple seats in the bar area, but the turnover was fairly quick and could have waited only a short bit longer for a table. Service is from a server unless you’re seated at the bar.
I was very intrigued by the Mai Tai, only $12 but still getting rave reviews. Indeed this is a delicious Mai Tai and was told it was made with Charanda from Mexico, Probitas, Denizen (presumably Denizen Light), plus a float of OFTD in the lime shell. It’s really great and is super approachable without heavy grassy or funky notes that I might appreciate but I know can be off-putting to many. It’s a Top 20 Mai Tai of the year so far, and a great value for the price.
Mrs. Mai Tai tried a coffee drink called Carajillo made with tequila, Liquor 43, and espresso – served over ice it was pretty good with a just a hint of tequila. We were quite intrigued by the Miami Vice on the menu and ordered one with two straws. This was by far the best Miami Vice we’ve ever had with the Strawberry Daiquiri component being very well balanced and providing some tart elements to balance the heavier sugar found in the Piña Colada. Even if you don’t love slushy drinks you owe it to yourself to give the Miami Vice a try, it’s that great.
The tropical vibe in Daytripper was so much fun, and they even have a vending machine with some eclectic items inside. They also sell some very nice looking glassware and tassel keychains for sale, with a “clipper club” coming soon. We already love these kind of cocktails but the travel theme expressed on the menu and in the venue is a good way to position it for those who don’t like in the rum or mezcal rabbit holes.
