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Mai favorite escape: Where to find stellar versions of a Mai Tai in Atlanta
Atlanta is home to the last Trader Vic’s that Victor Bergeron (restaurant owner and inventor of the Mai Tai) personally helped design.
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Spanish grape albariño is having a moment
The surge in the popularity of sauvignon blanc wines from France this century has opened the door for more mineral-forward, acidic whites such as albariño.
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Tomatoes shine in Atlanta’s cocktails and mocktails
Atlanta bars feature summer’s beloved crop in seasonal sippers.
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Ready-to-drink spritzes make ‘aperitivo hour’ easy during August’s dog days
Spritzes in general appear to be having a moment — so much so that quality wine producers are bottling ready-to-drink versions.
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For a taste of Austria, pour a glass of blaufrankisch
This red wine offers bright acidity, lower tannins and rustic wild berry flavor.
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Wine with lemon pepper wet?
Atlanta sommeliers suggest wine pairings for the city's iconic lemon pepper wet wings.
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Spilling the tea on Third Door’s delightful chai latte cocktail recipe
Chai liqueur is the base for a chai latte cocktail recipe made at The Third Door, a speakeasy in Marietta.
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Don’t diss these flavored rums
Flavored rums often get a bad rap, but Planteray makes high-quality flavored rums that are great to drink on their own or as part of a cocktail.
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Drink peach that packs a punch at these Atlanta restaurants and bars
Peach, the official fruit of Georgia, is a featured ingredient in these seasonal cocktails at metro Atlanta restaurants and bars.
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Fledgling North Georgia distillery makes time-honored fruit liqueurs
The Mother-daughter team behind House of Applejay won three medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.