Photo by Caleb Jones

A good cocktail should be conversation-worthy, and all of the tipples at these nine Atlanta hot spots certainly are. Cheers!

1. Bar Margot

Located inside the breathtaking Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Bar Margot serves delicious cocktails that offer modern twists on old-school favorites in a gorgeous setting. Our personal favorites are the Private Eyes Report, complete with Bulleit bourbon, coffee liqueur, espresso, maple vanilla and bitters, and the Penicillin 18, complete with Glenlivet 12, ginger, cinnamon honey syrup and lemon. 75 14th St. NE, barmargotatl.com

2. Biltong Bar

Located inside Ponce City Market, this True Story Brands cocktail bar celebrates the flavors of South African street food. Think delicious beef jerky, charcuterie boards and sandwiches, all perfectly paired with the extensive cocktail program. Updated seasonally, Biltong Bar’s cocktails are thoughtfully curated to be complex yet refreshing. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, biltong-bar.com

3. Dirty Rascal

While this new addition to the Buckhead scene might technically be a restaurant, Dirty Rascal’s Italian-inspired cocktails are too good not to mention. Spritz lovers need look no further, as this upscale Italian American resto has mastered the refreshing summer tipple. For those who prefer a spirits-forward drink, the martinis are some of the best in the city. 415 E. Paces Ferry Road, dirtyrascal.com

4. Drawbar

Summer evenings call for rooftop bars, and this West Midtown lounge is an Atlanta favorite for a reason. Drawbar off ers swanky furnishings, great views and delicious drinks, such as the I Like your Style, complete with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, limoncello, strawberry-basil syrup and Champagne, and the When Life Gives you Lemons, featuring Empress 1908 Gin, lavender honey syrup and lemonade. 1 Interlock Ave. NW, drawbaratl.com

5.The Garden Room

Stepping into The Garden Room is like being transported into an enchanting garden oasis where exquisite drinks, delightful food and unbeatable ambiance reign supreme. Located inside The St. Regis Atlanta, The Garden Room’s drinks, such as the Bend and Snap, Pink Pony and Green Goddess, are just as beautiful as they are delicious. 88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, thegardenroomatlanta.com

6. JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge

Tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Politan Row sits JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, a retro-chic speakeasy full of neon lights, velvet upholstery and warm tones. A trip to this ’70s-themed hot spot guarantees two things: groovy disco music and delicious cocktails. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 150, jojosbeloved.com

Head to The Office Bar on the ground level of Epicurean Atlanta for a power breakfast, lunch meeting or pregame dinner. Photo by Seamus Payne

7. The Office Bar

Known for its whiskey selection, this upscale bar is a businessperson’s dream, complete with themed drinks such as the Working Remote, Two Weeks Notice and Paid Time Off. Marble and leather accents and TVs showing the latest sports games adorn this workday reprieve, which sits just yards from some of Midtown’s most prominent offices. 1105 W. Peachtree St. NW, epicureanhotelatlanta.com

8. St. Julep

Sitting atop the stunning midcentury modern Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, this indooroutdoor rooftop lounge has it all. Comfortable seating, shade, delicious drinks and eye-catching design is just the start. Themes of greenery and nature are carried throughout the space, and the Kicked by a Mule is perfectly refreshing for summer. 374 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, saintjulepatl.com

9. Whiskey Blue

This Buckhead rooftop lounge features two outdoor patios, a floor-to-ceiling light installation and incredible cityscape views. With both classic cocktails and house cocktails to choose from, there’s something for everyone at Whiskey Blue. Our favorites are the Buckhead Spritz and the Strawberry Fields. 3377 Peachtree Road NE, whiskeyblueatl.com

THIS SEASON’S MUST-TRY COCKTAIL

You have heard of “Mambo No. 5” but how about Mango No. 5? This summer’s go-to cocktail is equal parts refreshing and tangy, perfect for long summer nights and golden hours.

By Paige Mastrandrea

Photo by Jose Pereiro/@thecocktailshaker_

Mango #5, ReserveBar

Order now at drizly.com or pick up from your local fine spirits retailer.

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
1 oz. lime juice
½ oz. Monin mango syrup
1-2 dashes Scrappy’s Hellfire Bitters

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a tin. Add ice. Shake. Fine-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with Tajín rim and lime wheel.

Enjoy this delicious Mango #5—just the right combination of tart and sweet highlighted by a rich and refined Santa Teresa 1796 rum.