www.montereycountynow.com SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 39 CHILL Most cocktails have a story to tell. But to create one that contains part of the African diaspora is a challenge that Juneteenth Coalition leaders Sean Carr and Maddox Haberdasher were ready to accept. Enter the Timbuktu, a fruity and refreshing cocktail inspired by the flavors of the diet that scholars of the Timbuktu Library in Mali, Africa held to. “[Timbuktu] is right at the zenith of the Mali Empire that Mansa Musa ran in the late 1200s,” says Haberdasher. “That was when [the city] was at the epicenter of learning and knowledge.” Gold takes center stage, and its iridescence is on full display within the rocks glass. A shimmering, edible-gold glittered rim can’t help but fall into the cocktail, representing flakes of gold dust among a liquid whose flavors are like an oasis in the desert. A mixture of fig, date, ginger and cinnamon gladly accepts pomegranate seeds dropped into the glass. As it sits, the pomegranate seeds turn to vintage red accents among the gold. The Timbuktu’s sweetness is light, and it gently asks its drinker to slow down and enjoy while it lingers long on the palate. Both the name and flavor of the cocktail represents the start of something to be continued. It is planned as the signature libation for the upcoming initial fundraiser titled “Ignition” as a catalyst of events on the road to Juneteenth 2027. The Juneteenth Coalition’s Ignition fundraiser happens 6-10pm Saturday, Sept. 26 at Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel. $65. juneteenthcoalition.org. Desert Gold The Juneteenth Coalition kicks off fundraising for the 2027 celebration with a precious cocktail. By Sloan Campi SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com SLOAN CAMPI 146 12TH STREET • PACIFIC GROVE Teada Direct from Sligo. Celebrating 25 years of touring as one of Ireland’s leading traditional bands. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 •3PM Doors open at 2:30pm. WAKE THE DEAD - AN IRISH WAKE Grateful Dead music interfaced with Irish reels and jigs. Costumes encouraged. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • 3PM Doors open at 2:30pm AdvAnce tickets AvAilAble At www.celticsociety.org $30 AdvAnce / $35 door $12 AdvAnce/ $15 door (12 And under) www.stmarysbythesea.org AdvAnce tickets AvAilAble At www.celticsociety.org $30 AdvAnce / $35 door $12 AdvAnce/ $15 door (12 And under) SAVE THE DATE! WINTERDANCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY December 18 & 19 WOODY’S 4 Locations, 4 ways to Experience Chef Tim MONTEREY Open Daily 831.373.1232 9:00a-9:00p CARMEL VALLEY Wed’s - Sun’s 831.624.1854 Weekend Brunch, Lunch & Dinner CARMEL Open Daily 831.620.7371 Seasonal Hours WATSONVILLE Closed Tuesdays 831.722.7077 Lunch & Dinner ALL LOCATIONS FEEL PRIVATE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC We cook, you connect! WOODYSMONTEREYAIRPORT.COM Bringing back good-old hospitality to the 831 FRESH. LOCAL. TASTY. Fisherman’s Wharf FRESHEST SEAFOOD with PANORAMIC VIEWS Open Daily at 11:30am • At the end of Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375
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