Sip your way through #NationalCocktailDay on March 24. Decatur bartenders know how to shake things up — transforming ordinary spirits into the ultimate buzz-worthy cocktails. Pull up a stool and let our mixologists work their magic. From bright and bubbly to dark and daring, you’ve got options.
📍129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
The Smash Flight
Discover monthly cocktail flights at the Reading Room. This month, order the Smash Flight and be transported by the flavors of Bali.
Take Me to Bali
Gin, lime juice, honey pandan syrup, smashed basil leaves with a basil garnish
Mint Blueberry Magic
Bourbon, Crème de cassis, mint and smashed blueberries, vanilla syrup, lime and lemon juice with a blueberry garnish
Riff on a Cosmo
Vodka, Peach Liqueur, cranberry juice, smashed peaches and rosemary, lime juice and a pomegranate honey syrup with a rosemary garnish
Watermelon Lemongrass
Tequila, smashed mint leaves, lemon juice and watermelon lemongrass syrup with a mint garnish
📍910 W. College Ave.
Smoky Old Fashion
Shortbarrel whiskey, maraschino cherries, orange, angosutra bitters, brown sugar, and smoked wood of your choice: cherry, apple, oak or pecan.
📍155 Sycamore St.
Try Cornucopia, the newest cocktail creation from bartender Morgan. It’s as bright and perplexing as it is refreshing and utterly delicious.
Cornucopia
Duck fat-washed rum, dry vermouth, mirepoix shrub, and lime
📍119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Shackled by Lust (for two)
Amaro Lucano Anniversario, Lelouvier Calvados Hors d’Age, Green Chartreuse, and bon bon
📍303 E. Howard Ave.
Inside the renovated Decatur train depot, phenomenal cocktails are served at Kimball House. The restaurant is a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, and Beverage Director Miles Macquarrie was the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner.
The menu focuses on elevated takes on classic cocktails, seasonal ingredients, and precise technique. Take on the tough choice of narrowing down your selection. Or go with the signature namesake martini, the Kimball House. It’s served with a side of lemon peel and house olives and pairs perfectly with oysters.
“Kimball House”
Murrell’s row gin gin, french vermouth, cocchi americano, KH orange bitters
📍653 E. Lake Dr.
Handcrafted, made-to-order margaritas. No mixes here. Try the refreshing Lucky Pepinorita or the tropical Passion Pineapple Mezcalita.
Lucky Pepinorita
Tequila, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Cucumber, Agave Nectar, Fresh Jalapeños and Lime Juice
Passion Pineapple Mezcalita
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, Pineapple and Lime Juice
📍129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Start your night with a small pour of classic.
Tiny Negroni
Gin, Campari, and vermouth
📍340 Church St.
Enjoy spring on the island at SOS Tiki Bar. Tucked away behind Victory Sandwich Bar, the tropical paradise has a speakeasy vibe immersed in Polynesian ambiance. Order unsinkable spirits by the glass or share a scorpion bowl. The fiery Mai Tai is an unforgettable experience.
📍121 Sycamore St.
March 29
Join Iberian Pig for a cocktail class celebrating fresh herbs, florals, Spring spirits. Craft three vibrant cocktails with spirits like gin and vodka, layered with seasonal botanicals and garden-inspired ingredients. Discover hands-on techniques, thoughtful pairings, and insider tips as you mix, shake, and sip!