What Would Rhett Drink Today? Find out in Battle of the Bottles

The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is burning to know your opinion on what Rhett would drink if he were cruising through Atlanta’s hot cocktail spots today. Mixologists are shaking up entries for the ACVB Battle of the Bottles, a contest themed to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta and the 75th anniversary of the movie “Gone with the Wind.” Your job is to circle friends ‘round said thirst slakers, drink up and vote through May 26. Whet your whistle on Aqua blue’s “It’s About Bourbon, Thyme & Scarlett,” the Meyer lemon whiskey sour at Bantam + Biddy, “Rhett’s Southern Pecan Pie” at Nikolai’s Roof, the “Apple Chai Manhattan” at Ray’s on the River and “Ted’s Huckleberry Derby” at Ted’s Montana Grill. To know what you’re getting into ingredient-wise, read the lowdown on these highballs and martinis on the ballot.

Appetizing Aperture: Nikolai's Roof Southern Pecan Pie Cocktail

Nikolai’s Roof, atop the Hilton Atlanta, crafts a decadent Southern Pecan Pie after-dinner cocktail with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, dark crème de cacao, Liquor 43, Frangelico and cream. In lieu of a crust, the glass is rimmed with crushed caramelized pecans. Look for this Southern champion in the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Battle of the Bottles contest.