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Stinger at Marcel
A pre-Prohibition cocktail favored by the upper crust, this drink was considered the cap at the end of a long night. Comprised of Cognac and creme de menthe, the Stinger leans toward the sweeter side and often tastes of Scope. Marcel's update swaps out the syrupy creme de menthe for the lighter spearmint notes of menthe pastille for a crisp, modern cocktail.
1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-665-4555, marcelatl.com.
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Ivey League at Staplehouse
541 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-524-5005, staplehouse.com.
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Corkage Fee at BoccaLupo
753 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-577-2332, boccalupoatl.com.
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Bamboo at Brush Sushi
316 Church St., Decatur. 678-949-9412, brushatl.com.
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Ode to Viceroy at The Mercury
Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-500-5253, themercuryatl.com.
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Aviation at Bread & Butterfly
290 Elizabeth St .NE F, Atlanta. 678-515-4536, bread-and-butterfly.com.
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Yankee Dollar at Ticonderoga Club
Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St. NE W, Atlanta. 404.458.4534, ticonderogaclub.com.
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Two World Hero at Empire State South
Kellie Thorn's award-winning Vieux Carre riff Two World Hero is a perennial favorite of mine. Thorn describes the drink as an "introductory Cognac cocktail for whiskey drinkers." While the predominant spirit is Cognac, rye is added for familiarity. A 10-minute infusion of black tea melds the dual base to which sweet vermouth and red wine syrup are added. 999 Peachtree St. NE #140, Atlanta. 404-541-1105, empirestatesouth.com.
Chester Copperpot at Ration and Dram
130 Arizona Ave. NE, Atlanta. 678-974-8380, rationanddram.com.
Electioneer at Kimball House
303 East Howard Ave., Decatur. 404-378-3502, kimball-house.com.
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