SanTan Brewing Company knows its way around a good beer. But just steps from its Downtown Chandler brewpub, there’s another side of the SanTan family that trades pints for polished pours, serious mixology and a little intergalactic mischief.
Meet SanTan Spirit House, where locally distilled spirits get their moment in the spotlight and a good cocktail is practically an art form.
SanTan has made a name for itself with beer found in bars and grocery stores across Arizona. But Spirit House is where things get a little more intimate. With its own whiskeys, vodkas and gins behind the bar, this smaller, quieter hangout offers a more elevated experience without losing the laid-back personality that made SanTan a local favorite.
Sometimes a cold beer hits the spot. Other times, a beautifully crafted cocktail is calling the shots.
A Little Booze, A Lot Of Cocktail Swagger
At Spirit House, there’s an art to drinking well, and the bartenders know their stuff. Take the espresso martini, for example. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy two of life’s favorite vices, caffeine and alcohol, in one very civilized glass. Who says stimulants and depressants can’t get along?
Then there’s the Old Fashioned, a classic that proves some things never go out of style. Watching the bartender work through the muddling, mixing and final garnish is half the fun. There’s real attention to detail here, and the finished cocktail makes all that effort worth it.
Of course, SanTan’s locally distilled spirits are what make the whole experience tick. Whiskey, vodka and gin all get their due, giving cocktail lovers a chance to explore what the Chandler-based company does beyond brewing beer.
It’s a different kind of SanTan experience, and a pretty delicious one at that.
The Dark Side Never Tasted So Good
Apparently, the folks at SanTan have a soft spot for a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars fans will appreciate the playful touches scattered throughout Spirit House, including a Stormtrooper standing guard over the barrels. It’s just enough geeky goodness to remind everyone that great cocktails and a sense of humor can absolutely coexist.
And that’s part of what makes Spirit House so much fun. The drinks are thoughtfully made, the atmosphere is relaxed and nobody seems particularly interested in making the whole experience feel overly fancy.
It’s the kind of place where cocktail enthusiasts can appreciate the finer points of an Old Fashioned while everyone else simply enjoys a really good drink.
For those who know SanTan primarily as a brewery, Spirit House offers a different reason to pull up a chair in Downtown Chandler. The beer may have put SanTan on the map, but its spirits are making a pretty convincing argument for equal attention.
And if there’s one thing Han Solo taught the world, it’s that sometimes you’ve just gotta take the first shot.
Insider Takeaways
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Beer royalty has a cocktail-loving sibling. SanTan Spirit House brings a more intimate drinking experience to Downtown Chandler, right next to SanTan Brewing Company.
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Arizona spirits get their moment. SanTan’s locally distilled whiskeys, vodkas and gins are the backbone of its craft cocktail experience.
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Old Fashioned, new appreciation. From muddling to garnish, the bartenders put some serious care into this classic cocktail.
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Espresso martinis mean business. A little caffeine, a little booze and a delicious excuse to enjoy both.
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The Force is strong with this one. Star Wars touches, including a Stormtrooper guarding the barrels, give the place a little unexpected personality.
To learn more, visit santanbrewing.com/pubs/spirit-
