Other than Amen Corner at Augusta National, the best place to spend an April Sunday in Georgia might be a patio on the Atlanta BeltLine. Few such patios are more popular than the one at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, a 10,000-square-foot oasis of umbrella-shaded picnic tables, firepits, and freestanding bars in vintage campers, all of which overlooks a lively parade of joggers, bar crawlers, and scooter riders on the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail.
The camping-inspired restaurant and watering hole, which is set to open a second location on the city’s westside this summer, is known for its “trail snacks” (e.g., Old Bay boiled peanuts) and pouched drinks (think grown-up Capri Suns). One of those drinks, the Georgia Peach Pouch, nods to the legendary golf tournament that happens annually across the state—specifically to the beloved Georgia peach ice cream sandwich and iced tea on the Masters menu.
“This refreshing cocktail is a true representation of Georgia and great for a sunny day,” says Ladybird operations manager Jarrett Holborough, who devised the recipe. If you’re mixing one up for a day of patio sitting or golf watching at home, go ahead and serve it in a rocks glass, no straw required.
