Today’s drink of the day is a Poinsettia Champagne cocktail as featured on the Four Season’s holiday drink menu.The Poinsettia cocktail is a blend of champagne, Paula’s Texas orange and cranberry juice. Other special holiday beverages on the menu include German Mulled Wine, the Peppermint Patty, Hot Buttered Rum, the Mistletoe Mojito, and Santa’s Little Helper (full descriptions here). Despite a fairly warm December, it is easy to pretend you’re escaping a winter wonderland while holed up in the Lobby Bar on a thick leather couch next to a warm fire place. Along with a holiday themed cocktail menu, . . . → Read More: Drink of the Day, Holiday Edition: Four Seasons Lobby Bar
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A hectic week has left me dreaming of today’s Drink of the Day. Paggi House’s French 76 is a perfect post work cocktail, especially when beer or wine won’t suffice. Paggi House’s play on the classic French 75 is featured as part of the daily happy hour offering and is even better when enjoyed on one of the restaurant’s exceptional outdoor patio areas. In May, Paggi House’s kitchen changed hands and subsequent visits have been a mix of highs and lows. Service has never been better at the restaurant, but a few changes to favorite dishes were less successful. A good example of this is the Ahi Tuna appetizer. While it was beautifully presented, the pine nuts delivered an overwhelming flavor while the tuna was a bit fishy. The cheese plate offers a diverse selection of cheese options and comes paired with unique accompaniments. While several of the cheeses are solid, a few left us wishing the plate focused more on quality than quantity. That being said, I have noticed improvements each time I have visited recently. As a Paggi House fan, I have a feeling these growing pains will work themselves out. Besides, there is too much to love about Paggi House’s cocktail menu to stay away for long! Paggi House. 200 Lee Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78704. (512) 473-3700. http://www.paggihouse.com/  French 76 Continue reading Drink of the Day: Paggi House Happy National Coffee Day! I wasn’t aware that the other 364 days were not a designated coffee day, but I will celebrate today to the fullest. In honor that little cup of caffeinated goodness, today’s drink of the day is a Caffe Medici Cappuccino made with Cuvee Coffee Reserva Espresso. Caffe Medici is always in a neck and neck battle as with South 1st’s Once Over, mentioned here, for my top shop in town. With Medici’s newest 2nd and Congress location, grabbing a cup on the way to work is more convenient than ever. Medici’s knowledgeable and skilled staff always brighten . . . → Read More: Drink of the Day, National Coffee Day Edition: Caffe Medici Austin, you officially have one day of Austin City Limits recovery because tomorrow night FINO is teaming up with Houston’s premier cocktail slinger Bobby Huegel of Anvil Bar & Refuge. There is no hotter trend in the bartending world than the resurgence of the classic cocktail, and in the world of artisan cocktails, Huegel is a bit of a legend. A recent trip to his Houston area bar proved Anvil’s mixologists have been well trained by their fearless leader. Stop by FINO Tuesday, September 20th from 9:00PM to 12:00AM for a late night tasting of 7 original specialty drinks featuring Bitters and Amaro priced at $8. Paired with some of FINO’s Mediterranean appetizers, this should be very fun and tasty evening! More details about the event here. A few snapshots from a recent trip to Anvil Bar & Refuge below!  Pisco Sour Continue reading Foodie Happenings: FINO + Anvil Bar & Refuge Event Today’s Drink of the Day is infinitely less exciting than say, a Drew Drink or Martini, but just as necessary. After two of my closest friends tied their respective knots in back to back weekends, I figured a wheatgrass shot is the only shot I should be engaging in for the moment. My friend Elise swears wheatgrass shots are a cure all, and considering one ounce delivers as many nutrients as 2 ½ pounds of leafy greens, it certainly can’t hurt. While the wonderful smell of fresh cut grass may evoke sentiments of springtime, the thought of grass . . . → Read More: Drink of the Day: Whole Foods As I mentioned last week, tonight is MIX: Celebrate Texas Cocktails benefiting Austin Involved. It is going to be a night to remember with cocktails, food and fun you definitely don’t want to miss. Get your tickets here. And to get a head start on Friday, try out the recipe for Dripping Spring’s Love Actually cocktail below! 2 oz Dripping Springs Vodka 4 oz freshly squeezed Grapefruit Juice 1 oz Rosemary Syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters To make Rosemary Syrup, mix one cup sugar with one cup water in a saucepan. Add 6 sprigs rosemary, simmer for five minutes, allow . . . → Read More: Recipe File + Event Reminder One of my favorite waterholes in town is the iconic Driskill Bar. I love the dark, cool atmosphere, comfortable leather couches and trademark lively buzz on a Saturday night all set sound of the piano in the center of the bar. Generally, my weekend style is more dressed down than dressed up, but on the occasions I have an event or going to a nice dinner, I love stopping by the Driskill Bar for a martini at some point in the night. A few weekends ago, I was attending a friend’s wedding at the hotel, giving me the . . . → Read More: The Driskill Bar Another drink of the day, but this time more of the 5 o’clock somewhere variety. Today’s drink of the day is the famous Drew Drink from the Texas Chili Parlor, which I am currently counting the seconds until I will be enjoying one of my very own. The legendary Texas Chili Parlor is one of my favorite stomping grounds during football season and for post work libations. It is a stone’s throw away from my office, and they serve up drinks like they mean business. The Drew Drink is a double vodka soda with a splash of cranberry and . . . → Read More: Drink of the Day: Texas Chili Parlor |  | ||
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