Blackjack Bar Tapas Named Best New Cocktail Innovation by Atlanta Magazine

We’re proud to share that Blackjack Bar Tapas has been recognized in Atlanta Magazine’s “Best of Atlanta 2025” issue as the winner for Best New Cocktail Innovation.

The feature highlights our Mango Sticky Rice cocktail, created by 26 Thai founder Niki Pattharakositkul and acclaimed mixologist Sean Gleason, describing it as “a dangerously sippable creation” that transforms Thailand’s iconic dessert into an elegant, modern cocktail.

“From 26 Thai founder Niki Pattharakositkul and vaunted mixologist Sean Gleason comes a dangerously sippable curation: mango sticky rice in cocktail form. Made with aged rum, mango, lemon, oloroso sherry, and coconut rice essence, the drink comes poured atop a giant ice cube and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.”

We’re honored to be recognized among Atlanta’s most creative bar programs and grateful to everyone who’s made Blackjack Bar Tapas a standout destination for food and drink.

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