Happy Hour Highlights
- Ronnell Richards
- Sep 8, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 12, 2024
Welcome to Happy Hour Highlights! Hang out with Ronnell as he explores bars and restaurants around the world in his travels. From the top establishments in the city to the underground spots the locals know best, we’re giving you a sneak peek of them all.
Stay tuned for more Happy Hour Highlights — we’ll be adding more to this page as Ronnell travels. Got a favorite bar in mind for him to check out? Send us your recommendations on LinkedIn and he’ll add them to his list next time he’s in town. Cheers!
Rodeo Room
The Patterson House
Local Republic
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Featured Drink: The Nightman
This week, we’re headed to Lawrenceville, GA to sample Local Republic’s Nightman cocktail, made with gin, chicory liqueur, honey, black mission fig, lime, rosemary, and pepper.
Doar Bros
Southern Grit
Tagliata
The Good Lion
Attaboy
Blue Aster
JenChan's
Unconventional Diner Part II
Flavorture
The Lymbar
Kingfisher
The Walk Up
Alley Twenty Six
The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge
The Good Lion
Hell or High Water
The Good Lion
Cafe Belli
BeetleCat
Coqueta
Vivian
The Fontainebleau, Collins Bar
Doar Bros - Part 2
Doar Bros - Part I
LR Burger's Rooftop Bar
Santiago's Bodega
La Jambe
Location: Washington, D.C.
Featured Drink: Vin Chaud
This week, we’re headed to Washington, D.C., to sample La Jambe's Vin Chaud, a hot mulled wine with Cognac, a house blend of spices, and liquor perfect for warming you up on these chilly days.
Red Phone Booth - Buckhead
Location: Atlanta, GA
Featured Drink: Aviation
This week, we’re headed to a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy in Atlanta, GA, to sample Red Phone Booth Buckhead's Aviation, a perfect balance of Gin, Creme de Violette, Fresh Juice, Tart, and Sweet.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens
Location: Lake Lure, NC
Featured Drink: Peach Bourbon Swizzle
This week, we’re headed to Lake Lure, NC, to sample Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens' Peach Bourbon Swizzle, a refreshing combination of Two Trees Peach Bourbon, fresh peach, simple syrup, bitters, and blackberries.
LR Burger
Location: Duluth, GA
Featured Drink: Hot Butter Rum
This week, we’re headed to Duluth, GA, to sample the Oxbow Rum Hot Butter Rum made at LR Burger, a cozy, full-bodied drink perfect for colder temperatures. Shoutout to Jeff for making this drink!
Garden & Gun Club at the Battery Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
Featured Drink: 5 Cocktail Sampler
This week, we’re headed to Atlanta, GA, to explore the Garden & Gun Club's 5 Cocktail Sampler, a much-needed option since the whole cocktail menu is top-notch. Give it a try!
Unconventional Diner
Location: Washington, D.C.
Featured Drink: Piggyback Manhattan
Piggyback Rye | Vermouth Blend | Cynar | Cherry Smoke
This week, we’re headed to D.C. to sample Unconventional Diner’s Piggyback Manhattan, a rich and strong classic with an Unconventional twist of Cherry Smoke.
Trappe Door
Location: Greenville, SC
Featured Drink: Trappe Door Whiskey Sour
Bulliet Bourbon | Lemon Juice | Lemon Peppercorn Syrup | Housemade Vanilla Extract | Egg White
This week, we’re headed to Greenville to sample Trappe Door’s Whiskey Sour, a rich and tart cocktail balanced with a hint of sweetness.
Wild Leap Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
Featured Drink: Cranberry Bourbon Margarita
Small Batch Bourbon | Lime | Cranberry Juice | OJ
This week, we’re headed to Atlanta to sample Wild Leap Atlanta’s Cranberry Bourbon Margarita, a complex yet balanced blend of sweet, tart, and smokey bite.
Ocean Social
Location: Miami Beach, FL
Featured Drink: I Belize I Can Fly
This week, we’re headed to Miami Beach, Florida to sample Ocean Social’s I Belize I Can Fly, an energizing mix of capalli cacao rum, luxardo espresso liqueur, and espresso.
Isla & Co.
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Featured Drink: Espresso Martini Flight
This week, we’re headed to West Palm Beach, Florida to sample Isla & Co.’s Espresso Martini Flight, a trio of martinis each with their own flair. Ronnell loved the Coco Divine, Scarlet Rose, and Olive Temptation!
Oak & Ember Steakhouse
Location: Stuart, FL
Featured Drink: Bourbon & Berries
Hang out with Ronnell as he visits bars and restaurants around the world in his travels! This week, we’re headed to Stuart, Florida to sample Oak & Ember Steakhouse’s Bourbon & Berries cocktail, a refreshing blend of berries, basil, and knob creek rye.
Blackened Whiskey
Location: Find stores near you
Featured Drink: BLACKENED Whiskey x Rabbit Hole limited edition collaboration
This week, we’re enjoying BLACKENED Whiskey's Masters of Whiskey Series collaboration with Rabbit Hole, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in Tennessee & Kentucky, finished in Calvados casks.
The Blind Pig Parlour
Location: Atlanta, GA
Featured Cocktail: Vampire's Kiss
Banhez Mezcal | Amaro Nonino | Aperol | Lemon
This week, we’re headed to Atlanta to sample The Blind Pig Parlour's Vampire's Kiss, an elevated festive drink with a bittersweet bite.
Ida Claire
Location: Dallas, TX
Featured Cocktail: Gin Bramble
Ford's Gin | Lemon | Simple Syrup | Mathilde Cassis
This week, we’re headed to Jacksonville to sample Ida Claire's Gin Bramble — refreshing, balanced, and easy to sip.
Falling Rabbit
Location: Duluth, GA
Featured Cocktail: And Just Like That
Hibiscus Vodka | Lychee Sake | Pomegranate | Citrus
This week, we’re headed to Duluth to sample Falling Rabbit’s And Just Like That — fruity and floral but not too sweet.
FūDO
Location: Atlanta, GA
Featured Cocktail: Shang-Chi
Etsu Gin | Baiju | Hibiscus | Grapefruit | Fresh Lemon Juice | Sage Tincture
This week, we’re headed to Atlanta to sample FūDO’s Shang-Chi cocktail, a refreshing blend perfect for warm summer nights.
Unconventional Diner
Location: Washington, D.C
Featured Cocktail: Cinnamon Toast Old Fashioned
Knob Creek Cinnamon Maple Rye | Armagnac | Angostura Bitters
We’re kicking things off in D.C. with Unconventional Diner’s Cinnamon Toast Old Fashioned, one of the most classic drinks elevated with an Unconventional twist.
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