Whether you favor a robust local brew or a cocktail with big-city style, establishments across the Chattanooga area serve up an endless array of world-class concoctions. Crafted from secret recipes and years of experience, master brewers and skilled drink tenders in the Scenic City offer some of the most mouth-watering beers and beverages this side of the Mississippi.

The Big Chill, Chattanooga Sunrise Martini

James Bond may enjoy his famous vodka martini, but the Big Chill’s sweet, citrusy rendition of this classic drink might make the legendary spy rethink his order. Cuervo Gold Tequila mixed with grenadine and orange juice is poured into a glass with a sugar-laced rim dressed with an orange slice to create a sunburst of color and flavor. This unexpected twist on tradition has made the Chattanooga Sunrise Martini a new classic at The Big Chill.

Big River Grille, Summer Wheat Beer

The Summer Wheat beer at Big River is your passport to the Carribean and to summer fun. TC Centell, brewer at Big River Grille with over 10 years of experience, says long ago wheat beer was considered a beer of royalty due to the amount of wheat that was used in its brewing. Today, anyone can enjoy this light, effervescent blend of hops, malts and yeast that come together to make the Summer Wheat something special. Made with Bavarian wheat yeast, this brew has an aroma and taste of banana and clove, making it a prefect choice on a hot day.

Easy Bistro & Bar, A Peach and L.A. Martini

Using fresh, local fruit for liquor infusion, Easy Bistro’s seasonal drinks are a signature of cocktail creativity in Chattanooga. Custom flavors are created by adding fruit or produce to liquors and allowing the flavors to infuse the alcohol for several days. Featured cocktails include “A Peach” – made with peach-infused vodka, fresh muddled peaches and lemons, powdered sugar and other fresh juices, served on the rocks.

The “L.A. Martini,” made with strawberry-infused vodka, fresh lime, Meyers Dark Rum, and a house-made strawberry and vanilla simple syrup, is served martini style. Expand your happy-hour horizons and try the highly-anticipated blackberry-infused tequila in late summer, and don’t miss fall’s pear and apple-infused vodkas.

Blacksmith’s Bistro and Bar, Blackberry Mojito

Historically a Cuban highball drink, Blacksmith’s Bistro creates a twist on the classic mojito using fresh, local ingredients to create their signature Blackberry Mojito. Traditionally made with white rum, sugar, lime, sparkling water and mint, Blacksmith’s uses organic blackberries muddled with fresh, organic mint, key lime juice, and house blackberry syrup. Topped with Bacardi and garnished with fresh lime and mint, the citrus and mint flavors balance the rum, making this drink as sweet as it is satisfying. A popular summer drink, this cocktail can be enjoyed well into the fall as blackberries continue to be in season.

Northshore Grill, Bloody Mary

Although the origins of the name “Bloody Mary” are disputed, this classic cocktail, dating from the early 1900s, continues to be one of the most popular drinks on the menu. Made with vodka, Worcestershire sauce, Tobasco sauce and Zing-Zang mix, the Northshore Grill Bloody Mary is a classic that can be enjoyed any day of the week. On Sundays, guests are treated to the popular build-your-own Bloody Mary bar where they can choose the amount of Zing-Zang mix, spices and other garnishes to satisfy their specific tastes.

Taco Mamacita, Passion Fruit

Sangria – Give credit to “Head Mama,” co-owner Taylor Monen, for one of Taco Mamacita’s most popular drinks –
the Passion Fruit Sangria. Made from scratch daily with only the freshest ingredients and hand-squeezed juices, this non-traditional, high-alcohol-content sangria is heavy on the white wine instead of red, making it lighter and sweeter than other sangrias. The concoction is so popular that Sundays have been deemed “Sangria Sundays,” offering half price on glasses or carafes of this delicious beverage.

The Terminal Brewhouse, Magnum PA – Brewmaster Steve Purdie’s
Magnum PA (Pale Ale) is a hit. After moving away from traditional English IPA to an all-American style, Purdie has perfected his brew, making it a year-round favorite at the Terminal. This pale ale uses a blend of all-American Magnum hops and traditional Cascade hops to provide a grassy aroma and earthy flavor. Hand-pulled into a 19.25 ounce glass, this hoppy and refreshing beer has room for an inch of head without sacrificing any of the 16 ounce pour.