"You may talk of brisk Claret, sing Praises of Sherry, Speak well of old Hock, Mum, Cider and Perry; But you must drink Punch if you mean to be Merry." - Songs of the Vine with a Medley for Maltworms
Credit: Beth McKibben
Credit: Beth McKibben
Gin and bourbon punches at The Painted Pin
The Painted Pin in Buckhead is what happens when a bowling alley meets a slick cocktail lounge serving up a healthy list of classics like the 20th Century, Martinez and Last Word. An expert at handily hosting crowds of thirsty bowlers, Sandifer offers his discerning cocktail guests one more option--punch. Two to be exact. These perennials bowls of booze are perfect sipping options for celebratory friend gatherings. Channel the roaring twenties' glam with a gin punch made with grapefruit, lemon and sparkly cava garnished with mint sprigs, grapefruit and lemon wheels or sip a Southern colonial-inspired concoction with bourbon, Rainwater Madeira, orange and lemon. Bowls are $36 or $9 per glass.
The Painted Pin, 737 Miami Circle NE, Atlanta. 404-814-8736, thepaintedpin.com.
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Credit: Beth McKibben
Prosecco and vodka punches at Lure
Planning to stroll through the holiday lights at the Botanical Gardens with the gang? Maybe you're all headed to The Alliance for "A Christmas Carol" or The Fox to catch a performance of "The Nutcracker". Whatever your plans are in Midtown, meet up at Lure on Crescent Avenue for shareable seafood delights and fish house-inspired punch bowls. Lure offers two options for groups looking to imbibe communally. The Shaolin is a refreshing vodka-based punch with lychee liqueur (southeast Asia berry), fresh grapefruit, lemon and lime. For something a bit sweeter, order the Peach Zinger with prosecco, peach schnapps, peach puree and orange juice. Small bowl serves up to four people for $30. Large bowl serves up to eight people for $60.
1106 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta. 404-817-3650, lure-atlanta.com.
Punch three ways at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-458-6838, ladybirdatlanta.com.
Credit: Beth McKibben
Credit: Beth McKibben
AP (all-purpose) punch at Ticonderoga Club
Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St. NE W, Atlanta. 404-458-4534, ticonderogaclub.com.
Tiki punch at S.O.S. Tiki Bar
340 Church St., Decatur. 404-377-9308, vicsandwich.com/sos .
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