Empire State South has been on our cocktail radar for a while now. We’ve made it by once or twice for a quick drink, but have yet to venture a full-blown exploration of their cocktail menu. After two early evening events Wednesday, we spontaneously took a walk down to Peachtree and 10th and settled in … Continue reading Impromptu stop by Empire State South reveals new cocktail creations
One of my favorite things growing up was root beer flavored Fizzies. Remember them? You dropped a little brown tablet about the size of a sweet tart into a glass of water and after a couple of minutes of fizzing (see how the name works?), you get a tall glass of root beer! Well, I’m … Continue reading Unusual spirits and intriguing ingredients: Root
Nicky and I have long accepted that we are judgmental toward flavored vodkas. Come on folks, infuse your own. It’s better and you will learn something in the process. Cotton Candy vodka? Really? While we continue to stand by that belief, Bak’s Bison Grass Vodka (produced in Poland) is a bit different. Okay, a lot … Continue reading Unusual spirits and intriguing ingredients: Bison Grass Vodka
Bitters. The name alone turns most people off, but when handled correctly this decidedly herbaceous liquor can create magic on the palate. It can not only encompass bitter elements, but also can include a wide spectrum of spicy, sweet, sour, and so much more. So, let’s get started on our journey to the bitter end. … Continue reading To The Bitter End
Compass Box Whiskymaker John Glaser intrigues me. He’s an artist, a progressive and innovative thinker, and a creative genius who has gained the respect of the whiskymakers of his generation. He founded the Compass Box Whisky Company in 2000 with the mission to “nurture the roots of tradition in order to grow the possibilities.” He … Continue reading Unusual spirits and intriguing ingredients: Compass Box Orangerie
There are lots of liqueurs trending right now. Really unique, interesting flavors. Some are new, and some have been around a while, but have been a bit neglected. They look great on the shelf . . .intriguing and tempting. But how do you know if you really want to invest in a bottle that you … Continue reading Unusual spirits and intriguing ingredients: Saffron Gin
We are all about celebrating (and finishing off) handcrafted cocktails. We love discovering those new spots where someone behind the bar has a passion for fresh ingredients, vintage spirits, innovative twists on classics, and new creative libations. Only a few years ago such places in Atlanta were hard to find. Not any more friends! Over … Continue reading “Cocktail Crawl” through historic Decatur
The Jupiter Cocktail is another vintage cocktails with no known etymology to its namesake. So, it can only be guessed that the cocktail may derive it’s title from the light blue color. Why is that you ask? Glad you asked! Jupiter in Roman mythology was the god of the sky in addition to his position … Continue reading Tasting the Drops of Jupiter
A recent night out with my baby sister, Dana, led me to my first experience with Bocado. It was a chance encounter with the restaurant. We needed a quick drink (okay, maybe two), and we were in a bit of a rush. There was no time to waste small-talking the cocktail menu, so Dana and … Continue reading A three-night stand leads to true cocktail love at Bocado
Our Libatious Nature 