5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Ginger Massey, Atlanta Contributor
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Atlanta.
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Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
3434 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Gimlets with hand-squeezed lime juice--served by tuxedoed bartenders, no less--are in demand at this elegant lounge. -
Vickery's Bar & Grill
1106 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Dirty vodka martinis, which arrive with a sidecar, are especially popular at this Midtown favorite known for its timeless cocktails. -
Park 75 Lounge and Terrace
75 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA
The lounge in the Four Seasons hotel boasts a superior Manhattan, made with top-shelf bourbon, gourmet sweet vermouth, bitters and a griottine cherry--a dark cherry soaked in brandy. -
Bone's Restaurant
3130 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's premier steakhouse offers the perfect old-school setting for sipping an old-fashioned or a dirty martini garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives. -
Highland Tap
1026 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Like the singles scene at this Virginia-Highland bar, the martinis here are tried-and-true, served hotel-style with a sidecar.
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Einstein's
1077 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA
A Midtown cocktail-hour hot spot serves up sturdy bar food and a popular Sunday brunch. -
Carpe Diem Bistro
105 Sycamore Pl, Decatur, GA
Ultra-stylish but unpretentious eatery makes a home in down-to-earth Decatur.
