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🥃 These are not pour decisions

Let Spirited Lexington be your guide
Cards that say Spirited Lexington surrounded by coasters.
Take the intimidation out of cocktail making. | Photo by LEXtoday
Have you ever wondered why the handle of a bartender’s spoon is spiraled? Or what exactly is the perfect ratio for simple syrup? This Drink Up Month, we found our readers the ideal source. Enter: Spirited Lexington.

We’re talkin’ whiskey business

Spirited Lexington takes the complication out of cocktail crafting, providing every ingredient + tool you need to make your own creation.

When signing up for one of Spirited’s many classes, you’ll see countless options so you can have a carefully curated experience based on your preferences. We love that these events can be used for a variety of celebrations, such as bachelor + bachelorette parties, team-building activities, and date nights.

An Old fashioned topped with orange and a cherry.

Try your hand at making a neat-looking Old Fashioned. | Photo by LEXtoday

Cocktail o’clock

If you’re feeling intimidated, let us concoct a picture of what to expect so you don’t feel muddled when you walk into 249 E. Main St.

You’ll be greeted by Spirited Lexington’s well-versed + warm bartender Anthony Way, whose experience and passion for spirits come from his time on the West Coast and other areas of the world. Think of him as your spirits guide for ~ two hours (no ghosts included).

Cocktail-making stations featuring bartending tools and ingredients.

Spirited Lexington’s bourbon cocktail class was a barrel of fun. | Photo by LEXtoday

Stations come with all the ingredients and tools needed for your class, followed by simple step-by-step guidance that will have you thinking, “Yes, shaken not stirred, duh.”

Happy hour mode

Feel ready to try on your bartending hat? Here are some of the upcoming Spirited Lexington events you can sign up for:
  • Why Rye? | Saturday, July 22 | 7 p.m.
  • All Things Agave | Thursday, July 27 | 7 p.m.
  • Gettin’ Tiki in KY | Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m.
  • Evolution of the Old Fashioned | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6 p.m.
  • Why is the Rum Gone? | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7 p.m.
  • Exploring KY Botanicals | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 6 p.m.
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Events
Thursday, July 20
  • Appalachian Shakespeare Center’s Julius Caesar | Thursday, July 20-Saturday, July 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | $15-$20 | Bring a blanket to enjoy Shakespeare in the park with this troupe’s performance + food and drink vendors.
  • Karaoke Competition | Thursday, July 20 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Night Kitty Karaoke, 545 S. Broadway Ste. #185, Lexington | $5 | Tap into your inner American Idol + get read to belt some ballads.
Friday, July 21
  • Parks & Rec Collab | Friday, July 21 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Olive’s Apron Bakery & Tea Shop, 223 Rosemont Garden, Lexington | Help fund new trees in our local parks through the purchase of a special themed treat.
  • Hurray for the Riff Raff (Indoor Show) | Friday, July 21 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $25 | Hear the unique folk sounds of this New Orleans-based band.
Saturday, July 22
  • Countdown to Kindergarten | Saturday, July 22 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Kentucky Children’s Garden, 500 Alumni Dr., Lexington | Free | Kiddos entering Kindergarten can kick off the school year by making new friends + discovering the outdoors.
  • Songs from “Memphis” | Saturday, July 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Get a taste of the Lexington Theatre Company’s upcoming performance with songs from this classic musical.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Closing
  • The Ketch Seafood Grill has been sold after 28 years in operation. According to its Facebook page, unspecified investors have purchased the business + building and intend to transform them. Customers have until Monday, July 24 to get their seafood fix. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Development
  • Newtown Pike is about to get even bigger. The area will now include a new Starbucks at 1433 Newtown Center Way, an Everhome Suites hotel, as well as other retailers + restaurants. The project will also see the road be expanded into six lanes, which will begin construction in 2024. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Plan Ahead
  • The Elephant 6 Recording Company, a collective that includes iconic independent artists, will premier a documentary about the record label. Head to the Kentucky Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 8. at 7:30 p.m. to watch the film and attend a Q&A with director + Elephant 6 co-founder Robert Schneider.
Ranked
  • Peak Sales Recruiting has ranked Kentucky as the No. 8 state in the job market in the US. Taking into account our 2.7% employment growth, 6.7% job opening growth, and decreasing quit rate, the study found that the South’s job market has been on the uptick. (Lane Report)
Drink
  • It’s safe to say we’re deep in iced coffee season, and now there’s another reason to celebrate. The Cold Brew Coffee Festival will return to the downtown Lexington Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Aug. 19 + feature tastings, specialty drinks, and the option to vote for your favorite summery caffeinated beverage.
Cause
  • Crank + Boom is teaming up with DV8’s Kitchen’s Vocational Training Foundation — which offers second-chance employment for those in recovery — for the rest of the quarter. Now through Sunday, Oct. 1, two dollars from every pre-order of the ice cream store’s Small Batch Club will go towards the organization.
Beauty
  • Getting ready to go on vacation? Stop by Pelo Beauty Collective before you head out of town. Now through the end of July, grab 15% off all spray tans, complimentary conditions treatment with any color service, and 20% off all retail. Book an appointment.*
Concert

🎸 So many concerts, so little time

Upcoming summer and fall concerts in Lexington
The Burl music venue with a sunset
There’s nothing like a Burl sunset. | Photo by @expansionlex
Summer is still bumping + fall is on the way, so we’re back with a concert update to make sure you have your live music schedule sorted out.

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This may be controversial, but the gray skies and rain have me secretly ready for all things pumpkin + flannel season. I still love you though, summer.
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