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  • Get Down & Derby with Atlanta’s Best Mint Juleps

    Get Down & Derby with Atlanta’s Best Mint Juleps

    Revelers searching for the perfect cocktail to celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, 2019, are invited to sip on specialty Mint Juleps at some of Atlanta’s best hotspots including Bully Boy, TWO urban licks, The Shed at Glenwood, PARISH and Atlas.
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    Bully Boy’s Bourbon #2 Julep  

    Partygoers looking to impress their guests with a specialty Mint Julep recipe are invited to stir up Bully Boy’s Bourbon #2 Julep featuring Maker’s Mark bourbon, mint, strawberry and dill shrub and lemon. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 the beltline restaurant opens for dinner at 5 pm every day. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bullyboyatl.

    Bully Boy’s Bourbon #2 Julep Recipe:

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz Makers Mark Bourbon
    • 1.25 oz SMD Shrub
    • Strawberry – pint blended 
    • Dill – ½ pint chopped 
    • Mint – 1 quart chopped
    • Lemon – 3 ( zest & juice)
    • Sugar – pint
    • Champagne vinegar – ½ pint
    • Apple Cider Vinegar – ½ pint
    • H2O – ½ pint 

    Instructions:

    1. Combine all of the ingredients, cover and sit in walk-in over night. 
    2. Strain and store in cool place.
    3. In a glass bruise 4/5 mint leaves.
    4. Add bourbon and SMD Shrub to glass.
    5. Top with crushed ice.
    6. Stir until frosty.
    7. Top with expressed mint.
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    TWO urban licks’ Mint TWOlep

    Partygoers are invited to toast to the occasion with TWO urban licks’ twist on the Southern classic Mint Julep. Featuring bourbon infused with grapefruit, honey, lime and mint, The Mint TWOlep will leave imbibers refreshed and ready to cheer on their favorite horse. TWO urban licks is conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward and boasts a completely renovated patio just in time for spring. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Two Urban Licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/. 
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    The Shed at Glenwood’s Georgia Derby

    Imbibers can agree across the board that The Shed at Glenwood’s Georgia Derby featuring peach-infused Maker’s Mark bourbon, dry peach liquor, house grown mint and a touch of lime, is meant to be sipped while watching the Kentucky Derby. For more information or to make reservations, visit theshedatglenwood.com or call 404.835.4363. The Shed at Glenwood is located at 475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.  Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theshedatglenwood, on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood and on Twitter at @TheShed1.  
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    PARISH’s Beltline Betty

    On Saturday, May 4th, PARISH The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café’s Beltline Betty featuring Maker’s Mark bourbon, fresh strawberries and mint, will be the front runner of cocktails to enjoy while revelers cheer on their favorite horses in the Kentucky Derby. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. Parish is located on the Atlanta Beltline at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 and boasts a dog-friendly patio.. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ParishFood-and-GoodsInman-Park.  

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    Atlas’ North Georgia Julep

    It’s off to the races on Saturday, May 4th with Atlas’ North Georgia Julep served with Hay Straws and featuring Maker’s Mark bourbon, muddled mint, organic honey and honeysuckle essence. For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com. The full recipe is below in case race lovers want to make it at home.  Atlas is located at the St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @AtlasBuckhead and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlasBuckhead.

    *Photos Courtesy of Mia Yakel
  • Spend This Friday Wastin’ Away Again on National Margarita Day

    Spend This Friday Wastin’ Away Again on National Margarita Day

    When life gives you limes, make margaritas! On Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, also known as National Margarita Day, imbibers with a love for tequila have the perfect excuse to visit local haunts and enjoy libations by sipping on some of the best margarita offerings around from Dantanna’s, Bistro Off Broad, and Park Tavern. These are the can’t miss margaritas I’ve always wanted to taste when in Houston. As if that wasn’t enough, revelers can also shake things up at home and toast to the occasion with these easy-to-follow margarita recipes that are ideal to kick off the weekend.

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    Dantanna’s:

    Maestro Margarita 
    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 oz Dantanna’s signature blend of Maestro Dobel tequila
    • 3/4 oz Cointreau 

    Preparation: 

    1. Rim glass with salt before, if desired.
    2. 3 oz house-made sour mix (1 part fresh lime juice, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 2 parts simple syrup).
    3. Build in bar tin with ice, shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice. If you prefer crushed ice,  you can crush ice using a personal blender.

     
    Prickly Pear Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 oz Don Julio Silver Tequila
    • 1 oz Prickly Pear Puree
    • 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar

    Preparation:

    1. Rim glass with salt before, if desired.
    2. Build in a bar tin with ice, shake and pour into a rocks glass over ice.

     
    Mango Marga-Mosa 
    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 oz Avion Silver Tequila
    • 1 oz Mango Puree
    • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

    Preparation:

    1. Build in a bar tin with ice, shake and strain into a champagne glass.
    2. Top with sparkling wine (rim glass with salt or sugar before, if desired).


    Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303.  For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.  
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    Bistro Off Broad’s Jalapeño Margarita 

    Ingredients:

    • 1 3/4 oz Altos Jalapeño Tequila
    • 3/4 oz Cointreau 
    • 1/4 oz Agave Syrup
    • 2 oz Fresh squeezed OJ

    Preparation: 

    1. For the Altos Jalapeño Tequila: cut fresh jalapeño and remove seeds, stems, and ribs. Add strips of jalapeño to tequila and let it sit over night. Minimum 24 hours.
    2. Salt rim.
    3. Pour ingredients over ice and shake well.
    4. Garnish with lime and a jalapeño slice.

    For more information, visit h ttp://www.bistrooffbroad.com or call 678.963.5517. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. Stay  connected on Twitter at @bistrobroad, on Instagram at @bistrobroad, and on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/ .

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    Park Tavern’s Specialty Margaritas: 

    Tavern Margarita
    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz El Jimador Reposado
    • 1 oz Triple Sec
    • Fill Sweet and Sour to brim
    • 1 oz Rose’s Lime 

    Preparation:

    Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin with ice, shake, and strain into a glass filled with ice.

    Skinny Margarita 
    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz El Jimador Blanco
    • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
    • 1 Fresh Lime

    Preparation:

    Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin with ice, shake, and strain into a glass filled with ice.

    Park Tavern is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/parktavern and on Twitter and Instagram at @parktavern.

  • Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day & Cure Your NYE Hangover with Top Bloody Mary Recipes

    Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day & Cure Your NYE Hangover with Top Bloody Mary Recipes

    You say tomato, we say Bloody Mary. When New Year’s Day and National Bloody Mary Day fall on the same day, it’s hard to resist toasting to the occasion and curing a New Year’s Eve hangover with a signature Bloody Mary. On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, imbibers can get their fix with easy-to-follow recipes from Bistro Off Broad, Dantanna’s Buckhead, The Barrelhouse and Park Tavern, while cheering on their favorite football teams competing in the Sugar Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl games and more.

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    Bistro Off Broad Belle Isle Honey Habanero Bloody Mary

    Bloody Mary Mix 
    Ingredients: 
    • 1 46 oz can Sacramento Tomato Juice
    • 2 tbsp Prepared Horseradish
    • 4 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
    • 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce
    • 2 tsp Celery Salt
    • 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • 2 oz Olive Brine
    • 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
    Directions: 
    1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
    Belle Isle Honey Habanero Bloody Mary Cocktail
    Ingredients:
    • 2 oz Belle Isle Honey Habanero Moonshine
    • 1 cup Bistro Bloody Mary Mix
    • Old Bay as needed
    • Pickled Vegetables
    • Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olive
    • Pepperoncini
    • Lime Wedge
    Directions:
    1. Rim a pint glass with Old Bay and fill with ice.
    2. Add Belle Isle Moonshine and Bistro Bloody Mary Mix.
    3. Garnish with pickled vegetables, olive, pepperoncini, and a lime wedge.

    Bistro off Broad is located at 16 E. Candler Street in Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit www.bistrooffbroad.com or call (678) 963-5517.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bistrobroad and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad.

    Credit- Mia Yakel

    Dantanna’s Perfect Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 1.5 oz Vodka
    • 4 oz Campbell’s V-8 Juice
    • 1 pinch Celery Salt
    • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp Prepared Horseradish
    • 1 six inch Stalk Celery
    • 1 8-12 count Poached Shrimp
    • 1 Strip Crisp Bacon
    • 1 Dill Pickle Spear
    Directions:
    1. In a shaker add the vodka, V-8 Juice, celery salt, black pepper and horseradish and shake with ice.
    2. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
    3. Garnish with the shrimp, bacon, celery and pickle.

    Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead or 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

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    The Barrelhouse Ring in 2019 Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 2 oz Belle Isle Honey Habanero
    • 0.5 oz Franks Hot Sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Lime Juice
    • Olive Juice
    • Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
    • Togarashi
    Directions: 
    1. Build ingredients in a tall glass over ice, stir and top with Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix.
    2. Garnish glass with lemon wedge, lime wedge, celery, olive, a togarashi and a kosher salt rim.

    The Barrelhouse is located at 701 North Highland Avenue NE Suite 5, Atlanta, GA 30312. For more information, visit www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404) 600-5251. Stay connected on Instagram at @barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseATL.

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    Park Tavern’s Classic Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 1 1/2 oz shot of vodka
    • 3 dashes Tabasco
    • 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
    • Cut Water Bloody Mary Mix
    • 1 Lemon
    • 1 Lime
    • 3 Olives
    • Celery
    Directions
    1. Combine vodka, Tabasco, and worcestershire sauce, then top off with cut water bloody mix.
    2. Garnish with lemon, lime, olives and celery.

    Park Tavern, a favorite neighborhood bar, restaurant, brewery and events facility, is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ParkTavern and on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @parktavern. 

     

  • Where to Celebrate & Make Pour Decisions on National Repeal Day in Atlanta

    Where to Celebrate & Make Pour Decisions on National Repeal Day in Atlanta

    Sip Sip Hooray! On Wednesday, December 5th, also known as National Repeal Day, imbibers have the perfect excuse to visit local haunts and enjoy libations such as Atlas’ Winter Warmer, STK Atlanta’s Peppermint Prosecco, Dantanna’s Espresso Old Fashioned, and City Winery’s Mullin’ It Over. And, as if that was enough, revelers can also cozy up at home and toast to the occasion with these easy-to-follow winter cocktail recipes that are ideal for the holiday season.

    Winter Warmer

    Atlas’ Winter Warmer created by General Manager Eleanor Parker

    • 1oz mezcal
    • .75 Captain Morgan
    • .25 Grand Marnier
    • .75 lemon
    • .25 vanilla syrup
    • .25 Cocchi Torino Vermouth
    • .25 spiced apple shrub

    Directions:

    Mix ingredients and place in glass. Top with hot water and garnish with orange wheel and star anise.

    For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @AtlasBuckhead.

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    STK Peppermint Prosecco 

    • 5oz Prosecco
    • 1oz peppermint liquor
    • 1 Chocolate Bar
    • 3 Candy Canes

    Directions:

    Rim champagne flute with melted chocolate. Finish rim with crushed candy cane. Garnish with mini candy cane.

    STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.

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    Dantanna’s Espresso Old Fashioned

    • 1 1/2 ounces Knob Rye
    • 1 shot of espresso
    • 1/4 ounce simple syrup
    • 2 dashes orange bitters
    • 2 dashes chocolate bitters
    • Garnish with orange twist

    Directions:

    Combine Knob Rye, espresso, simple syrup, orange bitters and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large ice cube, or cubed ice. Garnish the cocktail with an orange twist.

    For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.705.8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

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    City Winery’s Mullin’ It Over 

    • 1 bottle of dry red wine
    • 1 orange, zested
    • 8 dried cloves
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 4 dried star anise
    • 4 Tbsp honey4 oz. brandy

    Directions:

    Add all ingredients to stockpot and heat over low.  Be careful not to boil.  Continue simmering for at least 30 minutes.  Strain and serve garnished with an orange slice and cinnamon stick. This recipe works great in a crock pot.

    For more information, call (404) 946-3791, or visit citywinery.com/atlanta. City Winery Atlanta is located at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter.

     

  • The Atlanta Beer Bus Launches A New Route in Decatur

    The Atlanta Beer Bus Launches A New Route in Decatur

    Taking Atlanta by storm, the Atlanta Beer Bus, a HOP-on/HOP-off shuttle service, invites beer connoisseurs to take advantage of a brand-new route and special offerings available every weekend this fall. Partygoers can explore local favorite breweries and brew pubs in Decatur every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., including…

    • New Realm Brewing Company
    • The Porter Beer Bar
    • Wrecking Bar Brewpub
    • Brick Store Pub
    • Twain’s Brewpub & Billiards
    • Three Taverns Craft Brewery
    • Wild Heaven Beer
    • The Beer Growler in Avondale Estates

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    Offering wallet-friendly entertainment for $15 per person every weekend, riders will receive unlimited access to the Atlanta Beer Bus shuttles, featuring comfortable, heated/air-conditioned group seating, great music, and knowledgeable drivers. Imbibers also have the opportunity to dive into the history of Atlanta’s breweries with the help of the Atlanta Beer Bus Beer Nerds, a group of beer-loving experts with deep homegrown roots and knowledge of all things Atlanta – from the city’s institutions to off-the-beaten path experiences.

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    A continuous loop where brew enthusiasts can create their own brewery adventure – staying as long or as little as they like at any location every Friday through Sunday, the popular beer shuttle has even more to offer this fall. Along with the new Decatur route, imbibers are also invited to revel in some of Atlanta finest breweries, cideries and distilleries without having to break the bank during Hoppy Hour Fridays on the Atlanta Beer Bus. Every Friday, riders can hop on the air-conditioned party shuttles from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $10 per person.

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    Leading the festivities every weekend on Fridays and Saturdays, the Atlanta Beer Bus stops will still include:  Monday Night Brewing in West Midtown, Urban Tree Cidery, Second Self Beer Company, Scofflaw Brewing Co., Atlanta Brewing Company, ASW Distillery, SweetWater Brewing Company, Orpheus Brewing, Park Tavern, and the Midtown MARTA Station.  Routes vary depending on breweries opening and closing times.  For detailed information about the routes, visit atlantabeerbus.com.

  • STK Introduces the Drunkin Punkin Latte

    STK Introduces the Drunkin Punkin Latte

    Can’t get enough pumpkin this season? After one sip of STK Atlanta’s Drunkin Punkin Latte, it will become your newest obsession. This tasty jewel of a fall cocktail is simple to make at home or available at the Midtown hotspot that artfully blends a modern steakhouse and chic lounge  into one, offering a dynamic, fine dining experience  with the superior quality  of a traditional steakhouse.

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    STK Atlanta’s General Manager, Zac Janetatos, chimes in on his new favorite concoction, “You thought pumpkin spice lattes were basic? Think again! The Drunkin Punkin Latte at STK Atlanta is anything but basic. The fall flavors of Crop Pumpkin Vodka, and our rich Lavazza espresso blend perfectly to warm you on a cool fall night. Try the Drunkin Punkin Latte paired with our creamy Tiramisu for an unforgettable end to your visit.”

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    STK Atlanta’s Drunkin Punkin Latte, $15

    • 1.5 oz Crop Pumpkin vodka
    • 1.0 oz fresh espresso
    • 1.5 oz steamed milk
    • Topped with fresh whipped cream and nutmeg

    Preparation

    In a mixing glass, add the vodka, fresh espresso and steamed milk. Shake and pour contents into a glass. Top with fresh whipped cream and nutmeg garnish.

    STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.  Visit http://togrp.com for more information or to make a reservation.