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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

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Hotel Magdalena sets an idyllic backdrop for the evening.

Hotel Magdalena sets an idyllic backdrop for the evening.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

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

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

Photo: Melissa Glynn

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

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

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Abby Humphrey, Juliet Jones, and Allison Bozeman.

Abby Humphrey, Juliet Jones, and Allison Bozeman.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Cocktail hour in the Hotel Magdalena courtyard.

Cocktail hour in the Hotel Magdalena courtyard.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Stephen Webb and Marilynn Poole.

Stephen Webb and Marilynn Poole.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

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

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

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Annie Downing and Katie Newland. 

Annie Downing and Katie Newland. 

Photo: Melissa Glynn

The table is set for dinner.

The table is set for dinner.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

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.

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.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

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

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

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Savannah Easton and Margaret Ladisic.

Savannah Easton and Margaret Ladisic.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

The first course: tortellini en brodo.

The first course: tortellini en brodo.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Chef Andrew McCabe thanks guests at the end of the evening.

Chef Andrew McCabe thanks guests at the end of the evening.

Photo: Melissa Glynn

Cheers to Mint Julep Month and a memorable event!

Cheers to Mint Julep Month and a memorable event!

Photo: Melissa Glynn