Article 14's Arianne Fielder Wins Atlanta Woodford Reserve Manhattan Contest

Arianne Fielder has that knack. Last year, Fielder placed second, and this year the Article 14 mixtress won top honors in the Manhattan Experience bartender regional exhibition sponsored by Woodford Reserve craft bourbon and Esquire magazine. Her winning cocktail, the "Kentucky Sundress" had strawberry- and rosemary-infused vermouth blanc, orange bitters, elderflower liqueur, a green chartreuse rinse and a strawberry rose garnish. This all-star libation achieved Fielder's goal of creating a variation of the Manhattan that caters to the female palate. She heads off to NYC in January 2014 to compete in the national finale! Go Arianne!

Purity Vodka Vamps Up Article 14 for Tasting on November 7

From her home in Ellinge Castle in the south of Sweden, there's one vixen that loves to give Americans a thrill, and Article 14 hosts her on Thursday, November 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Her name, you ask? Ultra-premium Purity Vodka, of course. The crystal-clear spirit undergoes 34 distillations and gives up 90 percent of its original liquid. Overseen by master blender Thomas Kuuttanen, Purity Vodka mingles with the tantalizing flavors stocked behind Arianne Fielder's bar. The mixtress will create two specialty cocktails, paired with heavy appetizers for guests to enjoy in between sips. For fans of the vodka, bring a bottle or two for Kuuttanen to sign. Perfect for an early holiday gift or "just because" occasion. Although the event is free, space will be limited, so vodka connoisseurs should call 404-443-8432 to reserve a spot. Remember, only guests 21 and up are invited to meet the star of the show -- the rest will have to hear about her through the grapevine. 

Seven Lamps' Kevin Bragg and Article 14's Arianne Fielder Interact with Cocktails at Sixth Annual AiMA Awards on October 23

 

AiMA stands for Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association. Established in 2008, the AiMA award program is dedicated exclusively to interactive marketing in the ATL (i.e. video, website, search, social media and mobile campaigns). Fittingly, "Made in the ATL" is this year's theme. Seven Lamps beverage manager Kevin Bragg maintains the local, interactive bent by mixing up generous amounts of his Mexican Prescription cocktail of tequila, Dancing Goats coffee, lime and vanilla at the sixth annual AiMA Awards on October 23. Bragg and Arianne Fielder of Article 14 are two of several Atlanta mixologists and chefs who will delight guests at the Buckhead Theatre during the 6-11 p.m. event.

Mix it Up with Arianne Fielder at St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival, October 1

Welcome October with a celebration unlike any other. Let the leaves fall and head east to the Golden Isles for the 2nd Annual St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 6. Article 14 mixologist Arianne Fielder shakes up the season along with two other proof-profs at "Cocktail U," the festival's happiest hour-and-a-half class, on Friday, October 4 at The Sea Palms Resort. Thirsty students will taste their way through tonics, shrubs, bitters and cocktails from 4:15-5:45 p.m. Not long enough, you say? No fear, Atlantans, parties, dinners, wine tastings and other classes will keep you refreshed all weekend long. Class tuition is $50 per person; purchase tickets online. Your mixing skills will be the buzz of the town when you return home. Your class participation won't go to waste as you'll be helping event beneficiary Hospice of the Golden Isles. 

#foodgram of the week: @ArianneBar

Every week we focus on an Instagrammer who we love to follow. If you like whiskey, cocktails, parties and pups then we're sure you'll agree with this week's pick: Arianne Fielder (@ariannebar). She's head mixologist at Article 14 and leads that fun-filled life you dream about. Not only is the proof in the cocktails, it's evident in her snapshots!

SweetWater 420 Fest Taps Bands, Brews and Seminars April 19-21 in Candler Park

Going to SweetWater 420 Fest this weekend? You won't want to miss Arianne Fielder, head mixtress at Seven Lamps, guest speaking and doing a beer cocktail seminar on Saturday, April 20 at the Fest in Candler Park. Fielder whips out some mean craft cocktails involving craft beers, so you could call her the "proof-fessor" of the beer cocktail seminar. Pop open the schedule at the SweetWater 420 Fest website to scope out the many bands, comedy acts, talks and kids activities, plus more details. See ya there!

Seven Lamps Punch Packs Fundraising Wallop for Local Charities on Monday Nights

Cheers to charities on Monday nights at Seven Lamps as Beverage Manager Arianne Fielder teams up with bar slinger Tom McGuire of Prohibition to create a batch of punch to benefit local charities. Proceeds of each cup of punch sold will go toward the week's highlighted charity. On January 21, proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Club; January 28 benefits Susan G. Komen; February 4 profits go towards Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta; and February 11 to Great Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta. Save the dates and drink up for a cause!   

It's Follow Friday; Meet Our Tweep of the Week @Ariannebar

 

You can tell from her photo she's full of smiles, stories and serious skills for mixing up beverages behind the bar at new Seven Lamps in the Shops Around Lenox. Atlantan Arianne Fielder (@Ariannebar) dubs herself a Southern Cocktail Resurgen, bourbon and American Whiskey aficionado and a "Big Dog Mom." When not mixing it up behind the bar, Arianne tweets about cocktails and her thoughts on current events.