Last night after an incredible concert by The Punch Brothers, Katruska and I stopped by Octane (the Howell Mill Road location) to wind down before heading home. This cool coffeehouse is known for it’s excellent coffee, but it’s quickly making a name for itself with cocktails. They have a small, but well-crafted collection of libations … Continue reading First Taste of Octane
Nicky and I skipped out early on a Macallan’s tasting the other night and headed over to Ecco (part of Fifth Group) for some much needed Libatious Nature “research.” I’m always amazed at the seemly simplistic cocktail recipes at Ecco and how they yield surprisingly complex and unique results. I love seeing what new things … Continue reading Awakening my inner gladiator at Ecco
The weekend of the Decatur Wine Festival, Katruska, The Piper, and I decided to stop by Leon’s Full Service before catching a show. I arrived before my cohorts and wound my way carefully through the standing room only crowd to the bar where I was lucky enough to grab a couple of seats. At this … Continue reading Fillin’ Up at Leon’s
It is not always appropriate to engage in mixology at 8:30 a.m. Sometimes, yes, but not always. So the other morning I decided to work some mixology into my early morning baking. I mean, if you can’t have your favorite drink for breakfast, maybe you can at least eat it, right? With that as my … Continue reading Mixology in the morning: drunken cupcakes
What makes a fantastic evening? For my money, it’s a cozy booth in little hideaway with close friends, good food, and great cocktails. I had such an experience recently at a place called Top Flr. While an esoteric techno-lounge track played in the background, Katruska, The Piper, and I enjoyed some of the most unique … Continue reading An Evening on the Top Flr
The difference between being a cocktail enthusiast and a sad drunk really is based on the company you keep, or that you keep company at all. Being as social as we are, Katruska and I love to share our gift (addiction) with our friends. Which means original cocktail creations make great gifts, especially when shared … Continue reading Keeping Good Company (or Keeping Company Good)
What a great discovery in the Inman Park area! Imagine enjoying creative cocktails in your grandparents early 60s, wood paneled basement! Sauced (another Ria Pell establishment) is a perfect spot for an afternoon on the patio, dinner seated on the curvy banquettes in the funky throw-back dining room, or late-night drinks at the bar where … Continue reading Sauced
I’ve always been a gin girl at heart. Sometimes vodka. (Nicky calls this my clear liquid diet.) But with the onset of cool weather, it seemed a good time to explore some of the new fall drinks featuring bourbon and rye whiskey. The bourbon tour began with a trip to Glenwood one evening for drinks … Continue reading The Bourbon Tour
Gone are the days of a mixed drink being a just a Margarita, a Long Island Tea, or Bloody Mary. The past few years have ushered in a rebirth of the classic cocktail and redefined the art of mixology. Plain vodka has been reinvented with the introduction of infusions using everything from lavender and herbs, … Continue reading Welcome to “Our Libatious Nature”
Our Libatious Nature 