Rhythm & Booze
Words by Sam Lauron Photo by The Cavalier
In the Live Music Capital of the World, music extends to every part of town, even in the cocktails. Dance the night away with one of these five music-inspired cocktails.
Born On the Baijiu
Ah Sing Den
A play on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s, Born on the Bayou, the cocktail features China’s national spirit, baijiu. Lesser known in the U.S., baijiu is a unique spirit distilled from grain that translates to “white (clear) liquor.” One of the signature cocktails on Ah Sing Den’s menu, Born on the Baijiu is made up of Flor De Caña 4 year rum, baijiu, house kumquat tea, honey, and prosecco.
1100 E. 6th St. | ahsingden.com
Red Headed Stranger
The Cavalier
Nods to Willie Nelson can be found everywhere around Austin—in murals, in street signs, and even in drinks. The Cavalier features a little bit of Willie on the menu through their drink, the Red Headed Stranger. The frozen sip combines El Silencio Mezcal with real strawberry puree for a smokey yet sweet flavor, complete with a kick of tang from the added fresh lemonade.
2400 Webberville Rd. | thecavalieratx.com
Stray Cat Strut
Domo Alley-Gato
Nestled next door to Ramen Tatsu-ya, Domo Alley-Gato is a new-to-town patio bar serving up authentic Japanese food and cocktails, one of which is the Stray Cat Strut. Made with gin, umeshu, yuzu, and aloe, Stray Cat Strut is as refreshing as it is flavorful. It’s safe to say you’ll be struttin’ away happily after sipping on this unique cocktail.
1600 E. 6th St. | domo-tatsuya.com
Oops I Did it Again
Last Straw
Known for serving a variety of tiki drink and punch bowl offerings in its tropical setting, Last Straw’s menu also features more casual drink offerings like beer, wine, and boilermakers. Oops I Did it Again, which is comprised of Shacksbury Dry Rose paired with a shot of Espolón Tequila, is a light and bubbly boilermaker that is sure to be Britney-approved.
1914 E. 6th St. | laststrawatx.com
Selena (Not Gomez)
Stay Gold
Celebrate the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, with Stay Gold’s boilermaker, aptly named Selena (Not Gomez). The classic pairing is made up of Modelo Especial and a shot of Espolón Blanco Tequila and can be ordered neat or on the rocks.
1900 E. Cesar Chavez St. | staygoldaustin.com
