Walk across the elegant lobby of Austin’s iconic The Driskill hotel, then, walk up the grand staircase and into The Driskill Bar. Full of old-world Texan charm, from its rustic leather couches and cowhide barstools to the grand Texas Longhorn adorning the wall, it will take just one sip of your cocktail to understand why it’s been voted Best Bar in Texas.
Cocktails at The Driskill Bar
Batini – The Official Drink of Austin
Tito’s Vodka, Housemade Hibiscus & Ginger Juice, Agave and Sweet & Sour.
The Congress Avenue bridge spans Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, and is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Also home of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin aka Bat City celebrates these nocturnal flying creatures with an end-of-summer Bat Fest during which hotel bars compete for the years’ best Batini, the official drink of Austin.
El Guapo
Bacardi Rum, Housemade Jalapeno-Blackberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Sweet & Sour and Soda.
Sage Advice
Beefeater Gin, St. Germaine, Pineapple Juice and Sage.
Afternoon Tea on National Bubbly Day, June 1st:
The Driskill Hotel is partnering with Veuve Clicquot for a luxury afternoon tea experience. Guests will enjoy the finest champagne and bottomless specialty teas from local Austin’s Zhi Tea along with three scrumptious courses of scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts.
Date & Time: June 1st, 3pm, in The Grand Driskill Lobby
The Driskill Bar Details
604 Brazos Street (The Driskill Hotel), Austin TX; driskillhotel.com/driskill-bar ; @TheDriskill
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