Total Wine and More
808 Playa Ave., Sand City
(831) 920-0154, totalwine.com
In 1862, How to Mix Drinks; or, The Bon Vivant’s Companion was published, providing the first-ever reference and recipe guide for budding mixologists. Those early bartenders relied heavily on rye whiskey and grain alcohol without the benefit of a Total Wine and More, which boasts more than 2,500 beers and 3,000 spirits on its shelves. There’s plenty of room to roam at this new location, which readers have rewarded for its best selection since it arrived in 2021.
