I Sipped My Way Through the Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalāThese Were My Favorite Cocktails
With the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) having kicked off yesterday at The Home Depot Backyard, it's set to be an exciting weekend for food and drink lovers here in The A. I had the chance to attend the festival kick off yesterday, and I made sure to sip my way through the fest so I could share a few of my faves. As someone whoās been to AFWF quite a few times, I have to admit that I was pretty impressed with the cocktail lineup this year.
Red Lobster Just Dropped Two New Happy Hour CocktailsāAnd Theyāre Only $5
Red Lobsterās Happy Hour menu just got a serious upgrade thanks to the addition of a pair of new cocktails. On Instagram this week, the beloved seafood restaurant revealed that itās adding two new drinks to its Happy Hour menu: the Fire & Tide Margarita and the Classic Coconut Mojito.
The Fire & Tide Margarita is described as āa bold blend of Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila and Fireball Whisky.ā And the Classic Coconut Mojito is keeping the summer vibes going thanks to a refreshing combination of coconut, mint, and rum.
This Atlanta Cocktail Lounge Serves a $10,000 MartiniāHereās the Stunning Diamond Accessory That Comes With It
Okay, Atlanta. I guess yāall have money money. Love that for us. In case you havenāt heard, thereās an Atlanta-based cocktail lounge thatās currently serving a martini so lavish itāll cost you thousands of dollars for a taste. That indulgent sip can be found at Roaring Social in both Decatur and Alpharetta.
The luxe cocktail is The Roaring Jewel Martini and it can be purchased for a staggering $10,000. Thereās no debating that thatās a lot of money for a martini, but you do receive quite the experience with your order.
Chiliās September Margarita of the Month Is a Frozen First for the RestaurantāWith a Tart Cherry Twist
Chiliās is shaking up something extra special for its September Margarita of the Month (MOTM). This month, thirsty diners will be getting two marg varieties. If youāre a die hard Chiliās MOTM fan, then you probably remember the restaurantās Cherry Limeade Marg. Well, the cocktail is returning this month with two margaritas: an on the rocks option and a frozen option.
This time around, the $6 Cherry Limeade Marg is made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. Itās then finished with a citrus sugar rim, lime wedge and two cherries.
Applebeeās Is Kicking Off Spooky Season Earlier Than Ever With Two Ghoulish New Cocktails
Not sure when spooky season officially startsāI spotted Halloween decor and pumpkin candles at TJ Maxx weeks ago, so I knew we were pretty darn close. And now that Applebeeās has just unveiled a selection of ghoulish new $6 sips, I think we can finally declare that weāve entered into the spookiest time of the year.
For a limited time only, diners can indulge in two new, Halloween-inspired sips from Applebeeās: Draculaās Juice and Tipsy Zombie. Theyāre both on the fruity side, and with the Tipsy Zombie, the drink is topped with gummi brains for a fun garnish. Depending on the Applebeeās location you visit, you can also purchase a vibe drop shot for either drink.
12 Labor Day Cocktails Youāll Want to Make Before Summer Slips Away
Can you believe weāve nearly reached the end of summer? I mean, Iām not complaining about the arrival of fall (my favorite!), but Iām kinda shocked at how quickly weāve reached Labor Day weekend.
So before you start reminiscing on that epic beach trip you took a few weeks back or your favorite summer pool party, letās take some time to toast to summer with a few sips to remember the season. And since weāll be sipping our way through pumpkin pie martinis and boozy hot chocolates in the coming weeks, I wanted to showcase drink recipes that are refreshing, fruity, and even a bit effervescent.
I Tried Chiliās New āLove Islandā Inspired Bombshell MargāAnd You Should Absolutely Try It ASAP
Itās once again that time of the year when the entire country seems to be going Love Island crazy. Forget Cabo Verde and Argentinaās World Cup match, did you hear about the latest Casa Amor visit?? (On a serious note, that World Cup game was EPIC) I have to admit that I havenāt watched Love Island since Serena and Kordell won, but I was excited to learn that Chiliās latest Margarita of the Month (MOTM) takes its inspiration from the dating reality show.
Red Lobsterās New Summer Cocktails Include a Tropical Long Island and a Guava Margarita
Although weāre still a few days out from summer, restaurants have slowly started to unveil new seasonal sips. Among the restaurants with a new roster of summer cocktails is Red Lobster. The beloved seafood spot recently dropped three new cocktails: Guava Chili Margarita, Nauti Peach Long Island, and Lobster Punch.
With these latest additions to the Red Lobster menu, youāre getting a little bit of everythingāfrom savory to boozy to fruity.
Tomato Girl Summer Just Got a Signature Cocktail Thanks to This Nashville Restaurant
Word on the street is weāre currently in the midst of yet another Tomato Girl Summer. Me personally? I wouldnāt know too much about that since Iām not a big fan of tomatoes. But I still very much enjoy tomato sauces, salsa, etc. With that being said, thereās a Tomato Vine Martini that has absolutely piqued my interest.
That particular Tomato Vine Martini is served at Miel restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, and itās a āgarden-forward cocktailā thatās cleverly made using tomato vines.
Fans Are Calling YOSHI Matcha Liqueur 'Absolutely Phenomenal'āHere's Why
I think itās safe to say that we can call matcha a flavor phenom at this point. The powdered green tea has found itself on coffee shop menus across the globe and itās showing no sign of losing steam (no pun intended). But did you matcha lovers know that a matcha liqueur exists?
That matcha liqueur is called YOSHI and itās been met with pretty impressive reviews from cocktail lovers. Described as being ābuilt for Gen Z and Millennial tastemakers,ā YOSHI blends ceremonial-grade matcha with oat milk. Itās low-ABV, non-dairy, gluten-free, and low in sugar and calories.