Nestled up at La Cantera Resort and Spa, Signature is a destination in itself. With its stunning open kitchen and a design that feels like a warm embrace, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable drink. The experience extends outdoors, where vine-covered pergolas and a flourishing herb garden set a tranquil scene. It's in this beautiful environment that we meet the man behind the shaker, Alexander (Zander) Schaefer.

Zander’s a proud San Antonio native and a massive Spurs fan who believes his hometown is one of the most underrated cities in the country (we couldn't agree more). Having been at Signature for four years, he recently moved into his bartending role six months ago and is absolutely thriving. When he's not crafting cocktails for patrons, he might be enjoying a crisp Basil Gimlet or a good Grenache—that is, when he's not making a late-night run for some Taco Bell.

For the Tour, Zander created a drink he calls Chasing Riches. The name is a nod to the decadent, dessert-like nature of the classic cocktail. His version, however, is a complex and delightful departure. Zander’s goal was to amplify the stone fruit notes of the Kinsman Rakia, which he accomplished by adding the peach liqueur. The espresso, he notes, masterfully rounds out the sweetness and adds a rich depth to the profile. On the first sip, you're greeted with luscious apricot and peach, which then melds into a creamy, white chocolate-and-vanilla body, finishing with a lovely hint of roasted coffee. It's rich, but impeccably balanced.

A great cocktail is often made even better with a perfect partner, and Zander found his in pastry chef Delaney Dennis. In a fun twist, Zander and Delaney have a shared history; both have been at Signature for four years and even attended the same high school right here in San Antonio! For her part of the collaboration, Delaney, a coffee aficionado who dreams of one day opening her own pastry and coffee shop, created a truly inspired "edible moment."

She baked a spiced gingerbread cookie. Perfectly timed for the holiday season, the cookie has a gentle warmth from cayenne pepper, which she chose specifically to cut through the richness of the heavy cream in the cocktail. For a final festive touch, it’s adorned with crystallized sugar and a delicate white chocolate drizzle.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this delicious collaboration. Visit Signature now through NYE and get your hands on this unforgettable duo.