Why You Should Be Drinking Cocktails

by Kevin Smith Author

While cocktails might seem old-fashioned (pun intended), they are becoming trendy and representative of the changing consciousness towards our food and drink. Read on to learn why you should be drinking cocktails.

Preparation

Unlike simply opening a tap and pouring a beer into a glass, cocktails take time, skill, and finesse to create. Each has its own specific script to follow, and mixology is a returning art form that harmoniously blends ingredients in a kind of alcohol alchemy. Let's see a beer do that!

Presentation

After the spectacle of preparation, every cocktail is a uniquely presented, beautifully rendered individual. It's not just a drink, it's a colorful masterpiece in a glass. Like a perfectly plated dish, cocktails get special touches and garnishes that truly make them stand out.

Personalization

Maybe you like an extra spicy Bloody Mary or a dirty martini. Whatever it is, your bartender can easily work to make your cocktail truly yours. There's more room for customization and innovation than drinking a draft, and with endless possible combinations, you'll never run out of choices.

Polish

Let's face it—there's something inherently classy and distinguished about sipping a cocktail. It's something to savor, not knock back, and as such, you get to be intimately acquainted with the dance of the ingredients. Cocktails are the perfect libations for foodies.

Georgia Cocktails

Now that you're craving a deftly executed Manhattan, where can you go to find one (besides Manhattan?) While Georgia might not be on everyone's mind when they think of mixed drinks, the Peach State does have a growing cocktail culture.

As the public's interest in high-quality food and drink continues to grow, movements start in big cities like Atlanta and radiate outward, fostering the growth of exciting new establishments focusing on local ingredients and artistic preparation. Enter the cocktail: a celebration of components and craftsmanship.

You can find some of the best handcrafted cocktails in Woodstock, GA. Just 30 miles from Atlanta, it has its own spirit and a refreshing change of pace, the perfect place to blaze a bar trail. You can also go behind the scenes and tour its breweries or explore the city's excellent restaurant scene.

When you're wondering what to order at a new bar, consider the cocktail your ticket to truly getting to know the place and its people. Take in the talent of the bartender, and savor the flavors, the spirit of the place captured so skillfully in your glass. Whenever you're in the greater Atlanta area, you can sample some of the best handcrafted cocktails in Woodstock, GA.