The Third Door
Inspired by bar communities in hospitality-driven cities like New Orleans, Downtown Marietta's The Third Door hosted the city's first-ever bartending competition in 2020. Camper-sales showroom by day and cocktail bar by night, the bar's atmosphere is inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies' intimate, eclectic vibes. Although the secret's out thanks to The Third Door's vast popularity, it maintains its unique charm through the two revamped campers out front: Bearcat Lounge, a Happier Camper private sipping booth, and the Southside, a 1969 Airstream Caravel, which holds the outside bar.
Stepping onto the scene amid a pandemic had its struggles, and The Third Door faced them head-on like the rest of us. They dreamt up the "Not A Hot Toddy" competition to celebrate their first winter season, kick off their holiday pop-up, and generate some much-needed local camaraderie in the spirit of festive cocktails and friendly competition. The competition has grown and delighted patrons while serving up some fantastic new wintertime libations for four years.
As Lara Ferreira, Co-owner of The Third Door, puts it, "Marietta is home to some amazing, unique restaurants and bars that are receiving metro-wide recognition, and Not a Hot Toddy is a fun way to promote some of the amazing talent and creativity right here in our neighborhood."
Don't let the winter season pass you by without testing these two award-winning cocktail recipes!
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Solstice Sling
Dominic Reilly - Atlanta Hard Cider
"I hate the cold, so I wanted to make a drink reminiscent of surf trips over the summer. It's loosely inspired by the Singapore Sling, hence the name."
Directions:
1. Combine
1.5 oz gin
.5 oz lime juice
.75 oz syrup
1 oz pineapple juice
Crushed ice in Collins glass
Top with Atl Hard Ginger Cider
2. To make the syrup, combine
1 cup water
1 brown sugar
.5 tsp cinnamon
.5 tsp nutmeg
.5 tsp cloves
The Nightcap Before Christmas
Tyler Caudill - Hamp & Happy's
“I was inspired by the flavors of Mexican hot chocolate. I wanted a cocktail that incorporated all those flavors, so if you closed your eyes, you’d think Mexican chocolate was in your glass.”
Directions:
1. Combine
2 oz tequila infusion
1/2 oz Giffard cacao white
1/2 oz tippleman smoked maple syrup
2 dashes habanero tincture
2 dashes vanilla extract