The Brandy Bar

WOW!  It’s been a whole year since we opened our doors – my how the time has flown.  We now have over 1750 members and over 47 brandies.  As far as we know we are still the only brandy bar in North Carolina.  There are now over 50 different cocktails that we have served representing the old classics, New Orleans standards, the countries of France, Brazil, Peru & Chile, to name a few, and last, but not least, some of our very own creations.  We have grown in our knowledge of brandy and its history and hope you have learned some things with us along the way.  A big thank you for becoming our friends and supporting us since without you, there would be no “us.” 

To show our appreciation we will be entertained by the East Flat Rockers from 7:00 til’ 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th, from 7:00 til 10:00 p.m. 

Also, we will be giving away a prize every hour beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. – please register at the door for a free ticket.  The gifts will include any cocktail of your choice, pair of cocktail glasses, a brandy flight, gift certificates, and chocolates and more. 

COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!

Thanks to everyone for coming out for our Kentucky Derby viewing and modeling your “hats.”  We were giving a $25 gift certificate to the best lady hat and a $25 gift certificate for the best gent’s hat.  Since there were no male entrants (such slackers), we selected two lady hat contestants.  The winners are: Doris Kilpatrick – favorite brandy cocktail is the “Cherry Bomb” and Julie Sheridan – favorite brandy cocktail is the “Cosmopolitan.”  Winners please check in at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails for your gift certificates ladies!

 

 

 

Put on your Kentucky Derby attire and join us on Saturday, we will offer a Brandy Smash (our version of a Mint Julep) for $5 and for those non-mint folks, we will offer a Belmont Jewel for $5. For potential winners to follow, check out Bob Baffert (CBS News) or Jody Demling (Sportsline). WE will offer a $25 gift certificate to the most creative hat for the ladies and a $25 gift certificate to the most creative hats for the gents – Judges are Bart Coates and Kim Hungerford. Judging will occur at 9:30 p.m.  Schedule for the Derby viewing is:
Woodford Reserve toast to the Kentucky Derby in Trackside Winner’s Circle
5:13p.m.
Watch & listen to the National Anthem
Approximately 5:08p.m.
Watch the 50/50 Raffle Drawing -Location TBD
Approximately 5:20p.m.
Watch the Track as the Kentucky Derby Contenders and their Connections walk from their barn to the Paddock, in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Race
Approximately 6:06p.m.
Listen for the “Riders Up” call as the jockey’s are instructed to mount their horses, and take to the track.
Approximately 6:33p.m.
Sing “My Old Kentucky Home” with 160,000 fellow Kentucky Derby Fans
Approximately 6:35p.m.
Watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby
They’re off at 6:50p.m.
Cheer as the Kentucky Derby Winning Horse is draped with a Garland of Roses and the Winning Connections are presented with the Kentucky Derby Trophy.
Immediately following the Kentucky Derby Race
G.H.Mumm Champagne Spray in the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle
Approximately 7:22p.m.