Music City Food + Wine’s Official Drink of Nashville Competition Is Friday - Eater Nashville
"When I saw that the competition was for the “Official Drink of Nashville,” I knew it wasn’t just any cocktail competition. For it to have such a big title, it would have to truly be representative of the city. I researched and consulted with my GM, Morgan Kincaid, and my bar manager, Brian Buscher, who is a native. Tennessee whiskey was an obvious starting point for me. I decided to incorporate fruit tea, a Nashville classic. Hot chicken is the signature dish, but that would be a tricky addition. So I snuck some cayenne pepper and brown sugar into it. I paid homage to the Tri Star, a symbol of unity of the “Grand Divisions” of the state: east, middle, and west Tennessee. Lastly, I had to get creative and make it fun, because this is Music City!" - Delia Jo Ramsey
