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Writer's pictureRonnell Richards

Happy Hour Highlights




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!


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


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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