Cutwater Spirits. | Coursey Photo. Where to drink around town right now As fall settles in, San Diegans are embracing a new selection of cocktails that highlight the season’s rich flavors. Discover innovative drinks featuring bitter amaro and vermouth, with notes of bitter orange and smoky undertones. Sip on a warming cocktail infused with lapsang souchong tea or a locally fermented blackberry shrub. The Eater Cocktail Heatmap will be updated frequently to highlight new openings or fresh menus generating serious buzz around town. Know of a cocktail spot with a decent amount of heat that should be added to the list? Send us a note.