BRAVO!’s New Spring Cocktail Menu Posted on March 22, 2024 by brandis Unveiling BRAVO!’s Enchanting Spring Cocktail Menu 🌸✨ Warm breezes and blooming gardens signal a time of renewal, and what better way to celebrate the splendor of spring than by indulging in a symphony of new flavors? As a loyal BRAVO! enthusiast and connoisseur of all things spirited, we’re thrilled to extend a personal invitation to discover our latest creation – from our created cocktail menu! BRAVO! Toast to Fresh Beginnings 🍹 We’ve shaken up our menu with nine exquisite craft cocktails, each one a loving tribute to the freshness and vibrancy of the season. This collection is not just about drinks; it’s an aromatic journey through spring’s awakening. Whether it’s the citrusy zest of the Hibiscus Rain or the botanical bliss of St. Lavender’s Camp, you’re sure to find your spring spirit companion at BRAVO! Bartender’s Favorites! Bristow’s Secret Garden The “Bristow’s Secret Garden” cocktail is a sophisticated blend that captures the essence of a serene oasis. The Bristow 4 Year Aged Gin serves as the foundational element, infusing the drink with nuanced botanical complexity developed over four years. The addition of Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao introduces a sophisticated note of bitter orange, harmonizing with the gin’s botanicals. The resulting concoction is a captivating journey through a secret garden, with each sip revealing a new facet of its botanical richness. Hibiscus Rain The “Hibiscus Rain” cocktail offers a tantalizing blend of flavors. The rich and complex Bumbu Rum forms the base, providing depth and warmth to the drink. The house-made hibiscus syrup adds a floral sweetness, while Lillet Rouge contributes a nuanced fruitiness. The hibiscus liqueur further enhances the floral profile, creating a captivating bouquet of flavors. This vibrant and sophisticated cocktail promises a delightful journey through a garden of floral and fruity notes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and elegant libation. Spill The Tea The “Spill the Tea” cocktail features Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Bailey’s Almande, half & half, and matcha powder. It offers a unique blend of creamy and earthy flavors with a touch of sweetness from the vanilla vodka and Bailey’s Almande, creating a sophisticated and indulgent drink experience. The matcha powder adds a subtle hint of bitterness and a vibrant green color, making it a visually striking and delightful cocktail option. This concoction is perfect for those who appreciate a harmonious fusion of creamy, nutty, and herbal flavors in their beverages. Stop by and discover your new spring favorite today! 1 2 Next »
Charity Nominations for the 12 Days of Giving Sale start TODAY! Posted on October 24, 2022October 18, 2022 by brandis Nominations for the 12 Days of Giving annual gift card sale start today! As soon as the weather turns cool, we get really excited at BRAVO!, Broad Street, and Sal & Mookie’s. Why? Because it means our favorite time of the year is almost here: our 12 Days of Giving Gift Card Sale! Every year, we host our annual, 12-day gift card sale where you get to save, and we get to give back to our community. The details: you buy 3 gift cards, and you get the 4th one free. Then we give 10% of the value of your purchase to 1 of 12 community-nominated charities. And you get to tell us which one! Now that’s a sweet deal. Plus, the top 12 charities will be assigned a month in 2023 where they will be our sponsored charity. Every Monday is Coffee Monday at Broad Street – the sponsored charity will receive 10% from Broad Street for drip coffee sales. Every Tuesday is Shake It Up Tuesday at Sal & Mookie’s Jackson – the sponsored charity will receive 10% from milkshake sales. Plus, Corks for Charity at BRAVO! – when a guest buys a bottle of wine at BRAVO! they can donate their cork to charity. At the end of the month, we draw (2) corks, and the guests who donated receive a $25 gift card and the charity receives a check for the price of the bottle of wine. And for the last 7 years, because of YOU, we have given away over $10,000 in gift cards every year. That’s $10,000 to feed vulnerable populations, support volunteers, and raise much-needed funds. Because of you. So now, we need you to roll up your sleeves and… nominate. Yep, we need you to take ONE WHOLE MINUTE to nominate your favorite Metro-Jackson charity to become part of the 12 Days of Giving. Think you can handle it? Nominations must be in by midnight on October 31st! Good luck! Click Here to Nominate Your Charity! 1 2 Next »
Monday Meditations with Wine – 3/14/22 Brandi Carter Posted on March 2, 2022March 15, 2022 by brandis Monday Meditations with Wine is a weekly live interview session on BRAVO!’s Facebook page highlighting hospitality, culinary, and beverage industry professionals from the American South. This weekly series is meant to shine a light on the enthusiastic, passionate, professionals in the south blazing trails in their respective fields. We are telling the stories of the south’s brightest in the hospitality industry. So, grab your favorite glass of wine and experience southern hospitality from your living room, office, dorm room, or where ever you please every Monday at 6 PM CST. On this week’s episode, Chuck will be interviewing Brandi Carter. Brandi Carter is the Beverage Director at Elvie’s Restaurant in Downtown Jackson. Her program is dedicated to exposing our market to natural wine. She is kicking off Women’s history month as the first feature on Monday Meditations with wine. Brandi has been studying wine for just over four years. She loves wine, especially wine with a story – small productions, anything on the natural end of the spectrum, interesting varietals, and fermentation styles. Watch the replay: Watch Live on BRAVO!’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOBuzz Learn a little more about Brandi Carter at: https://www.facebook.com/brandi.carter.12 https://www.instagram.com/brandic_123/ https://texsom.com/people/brandi-carter/ 1 2 Next »
Monday Meditations with Wine – Joseph Stinchcomb 2/28/22 Posted on February 24, 2022March 1, 2022 by brandis Monday Meditations with Wine is a weekly live interview session on BRAVO!’s Facebook page highlighting hospitality, culinary, and beverage industry professionals from the American South. This weekly series is meant to shine a light on the enthusiastic, passionate, professionals in the south blazing trails in their respective fields. We are telling the stories of the south’s brightest in the hospitality industry. So, grab your favorite glass of wine and experience southern hospitality from your living room, office, dorm room, or where ever you please every Monday at 6 PM CST. On this week’s episode, Chuck will be interviewing Joseph Stinchcomb who is a native of Oxford and head bartender at Saint Leo where he has helped grow the program from its inaugural launch in June of 2016. Joseph attended the University of Mississippi and studied exercise science. Joseph began his hospitality career at Oxford’s favorite Proud Larry’s as a dishwasher and prep cook. He quickly advanced and began waiting tables and managing, eventually finding his true passion in Bartending. In his five years at Saint Leo, Joseph contributed to the James Beard Foundation nominations for Best New Restaurant in 2016 and Outstanding Beverage Program in 2019. Joseph also served as the Southern Foodway Alliance’s Bartender in Residence in 2018, and currently serves as SFA Smith Fellow. In 2020, Joseph was selected to participate in the Sam Beal Fellowship program sponsored by Blackberry Farm. During this fellowship, Joseph trained at hospitality institutions such as French Landry, Post Rance Inn, Hotel Jerome, and Blackberry Farm. In 2021, Joseph opened Bar Muse, an intimate craft cocktail bar where he serves as co-owner and beverage director. Stinchcomb has made a name for himself, honing his cocktail craft and sharing his creations both with folks who pull up a stool and the Saint Leo bar and across the country. So join Chuck this Monday as they discuss in detail Joseph’s accomplishments, cocktails, and the hospitality industry! Watch the replay: Learn more about Joseph Stinchcomb: 2019 Smith Fellow: Joseph Stinchcomb Saint Leo Bartender Creates Conversation With Concoctions https://www.facebook.com/joseph.stinchcomb.7 https://www.instagram.com/unclemom31/ 1 2 Next »
Buy 3, Get 1 Free Gift Card Sale is HERE! Posted on November 12, 2021 by brandis This Year’s Gift Card Sale Means So Much More! This year has been hard, the uncertainty overwhelming. What we have seen is the incredible strength of our team, the desire to work hard, have fun, and make others happy. We’re in the hospitality business… our passion is to make wonderful food, provide great service, and offer a warm welcome to all. Things have been different this year, but our spirit of giving remains unbroken as we once again offer our annual holiday gift card sale! The sale starts Friday, November 12th, and runs through midnight on Tuesday, November 23rd. And, as always, as you stock up on our free gift cards, (buy 3 and get 1 free, any denominations are fine, no limit to the amount you want to buy), we will once again give 10% of that sale to one of the 12 charities chosen by our customers as beneficiaries of the sale! From the bottom of our hearts, we say “Thank You”… thank you for your support, your love, and your business. It means the world to all of us. Jeff Good & Dan Blumenthal, and the BRAVO!, Broad Street, and Sal & Mookie’s Crew 1 2 Next »
