Mint Julep Dinner

Hosted at the iconic Hotel Magdalena, Garden & Gun and Louisville Tourism toasted Mint Julep Month in the heart of Music Lane in Austin, Texas. The evening kicked off with a special cocktail hour, followed by a seated dinner featuring three courses of Kentucky-inspired fare from Louisville chef Andrew McCabe of Bar Vetti, paired with creative spins on the classic cocktail composed of bourbon from Rabbit Hole Distillery.

Special thanks to:
Louisville Tourism
Bunkhouse Group | Hotel Magdalena
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Chef Andrew McCabe, bar Vetti
Melissa Glynn Photography

April 18, 2023

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Hotel Magdalena sets an idyllic backdrop for the evening.

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Custom escort card flags displayed in vintage Derby glasses inform guests where to sit.

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Beet and ricotta tart garnished with pistachio, courtesy of Chef Andrew McCabe of Louisville’s bar Vetti.

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Abby Humphrey, Juliet Jones, and Allison Bozeman.

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Cocktail hour in the Hotel Magdalena courtyard.

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Stephen Webb and Marilynn Poole.

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Elderflower Mint Julep composed of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, St. Germaine, lavender bitters, and soda water.

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Annie Downing and Katie Newland.

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The table is set for dinner.

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Kevin Didio, Rabbit Hole Distillery brand home director; Ryan Isemeyer, American Airlines domestic network planning and strategy senior manager; Christian Bryant, G&G vice president and publisher; Anthony Gilmer, Louisville Regional Airport vice president of air service development and strategic marketing; Stacey Yates, Louisville Tourism chief marketing officer; Michael Fetter, Louisville Tourism marketing director; Jana Robinson, Robinson Media president and owner; Lynnelle Morgan, Louisville Tourism marketing manager; Darrell Watson, Louisville Regional Airport SVP and CEO.

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À La Kentucky Ken-Tex Julep: Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, blackberry-infused demerara, muddled jalapeño and basil, and Champagne.

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