Amid the mayhem of April’s micro-invasion, there is an oasis on the horizon serving Masters-themed cocktails. The Indian Queen, reputed to flex a strong cocktail game, will feature several bevvies as a nod to our city’s “ultimate golf fan spring break.”
A Masters drink menu would be remiss not to feature a Transfusion, the favorite liquid invigoration at ANGC. This grape-flavored cocktail, fortified with vodka and brightened with lime juice, is equal parts effervescent and boozy, the perfect energizer for nine more holes or a late(r) night in Augusta. Sean, Indian Queen’s bartender, says it’s easy to make– I say it’s even easier to enjoy.
April in Augusta, served in an extra-chilly glass, is concocted from vodka, liqueurs and muddled strawberries. If you’re looking for something sweet, fresh and juicy, this drink checks all the boxes. I could have easily been coaxed to drink several of these, as their punch is disarmingly subtle.
The Green Eyes is a frothy, gin-based cocktail with an anise palate. Its composition is herbaceous and spicy, and the addition of green chartreuse (around 100-proof) makes it the heavy-hitter of the trio. The froth provides a delightfully heady, botanical nose. BONUS: Sean chills the glass before pouring. <swoon>
If you’re looking for A-game cocktails on an inviting patio, check out The Indian Queen and soak up as much of the Garden City as you can while you’re here.
The Indian Queen is located at 2502 Wrightsboro Rd.
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Ann Beth Strelec (under the enigmatic alias Naked Epicurean) has a soft spot for flavorful food, bubbly baths and well-crafted cocktails. One of her favorite things to do is shout from the mountaintops how great Augusta is (and not just when there is alcohol involved). She will write a column on these great beverages on the first and third Fridays.
