Good mixologists are not a rarity down here is Atlanta. You can go to a plethora of restaurants and bars and find you’re self not only a good cocktail but one that you have not heard of because the one and only bartender serving you created and perfected it. I myself am a gin girl and I like my dirty martini’s, but I have managed to stray away and taste some of Atlanta’s finest. Below are a list of where I think you can get the cream of the crop.

Holeman & Finch, Buckhead

• I came here for the burger one night, and made sure I got there early, which only means one thing. I had time to kill and this place had great drinks to make the time fly by. It is a guarantee that you will enjoy a well drink crafted here. The Deviled Eggs Three Ways would also be a great way to start your night.

JTC Kitchen & Bar, Westside

• You will initially come here for the fried chicken and great view of the city at the roof top bar but you will come back for the delightful libations that are made only by the pure enthusiasts.

Leon’s Full Service, Decatur

• This is a full restaurant (hence the name) but I would stick to the cocktails, snacks, & small plates, I recommend The Glass of Bacon (Genius…right?!) or The Mussels.

Empire State South, Midtown

• I have only been here for dinner and what went best with the delicious cocktails was the In Jar snack, it is an assortment of dips, which sounds lame but I am not giving the pimento cheese or trout mousse justice.

The Highland Tap, Virginia Highlands

• This is where I go to get my dirty martini, this Atlanta classic has all the new comers beat!