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    In-Flight Drinking

    Texas-born cocktail brand takes flight on Virgin America

    Jennifer Chininis
    Nov 23, 2014 | 4:22 pm

    A Texas-born cocktail brand is taking flight: Austin Cocktails, a line of bottled vodka-based concoctions, is now available on Virgin America. The airline, named the Best Domestic Airline for Food in the Travel + Leisure 2014 World’s Best Awards, deemed Austin Cocktails’ Cucumber Vodka Mojito worthy of its passengers, who can kick back with the in-flight libation for $8.25.

    But that’s only one of four flavors offered by the brand. Others include Vodkarita, Tea Twister and Paradise Found. All are made with vodka distilled five times, which is then infused with quality ingredients sourced from all over the world and sweetened with organic agave. The goal: shatter the stigma associated with the ready-to-drink category.

    For anyone watching her girlish figure, this may be the most noteworthy: They all ring in at less than 100 calories a serving.

    Virgin’s pick, the Cucumber Vodka Mojito, has a refreshing, lime-heavy flavor that gets better with subsequent sips. With its hint of cucumber, it reminds us of the cucumber-infused water you get at a spa, so we think it would make a fine spirit for a girls spa day or boozy bridal shower.

    Vodkarita is exactly what it sounds like: a twist on a margarita made with vodka rather than tequila. We taste more of the orange than the lime, and it has a taste reminiscent of a flat orange soda.

    Tea Twister has a very strong, sweet tea flavor, which Austin Cocktails attributes to the tea grown in the high-altitude volcanic soil of Kenya, which produces a naturally sweeter and bolder tea. Indeed. It also has a touch of natural lemon.

    Our favorite is Paradise Found, a combination of vodka, coconut water, stone and citrus fruits, basil, and agave nectar. The basil makes it very fragrant, and although it’s fruit-forward, it’s not too sweet. We can imagine drinking it poolside or during a jaunt to the Hamptons.

    Austin Cocktails is named for the city where it started. In December 2013, sisters and serial entrepreneurs Jill Peterson Burns and Kelly Gasink, who grew up in Dallas, launched their company in the hopes of making a craft cocktail as convenient as a glass of premium wine or craft beer.

    The sisters lamented the fact that they, like most people, never had the ingredients available to make appealing and creative cocktails. Even when they did, the results weren’t balanced or consistent. Austin Cocktails are flavored by fruits and herbs — not overpowered by artificial sweeteners.

    In October 2014, the bottled concoctions became available in Dallas, and you may have sipped on them at some of your favorite social events. Austin Cocktails are available at places such as PK’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Spec’s, Po-Go’s and Goody Goody. Suggested retail price is $14.99 per bottle.

    Austin Cocktails has three new drinks scheduled for release in spring 2015 and will expand distribution to additional states next year.

    Austin Cocktails are made with distilled vodka infused with fruits and herbs and sweetened with organic agave.

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    Austin Cocktails are made with distilled vodka infused with fruits and herbs and sweetened with organic agave.
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    Deep Ellum News

    2 splashy restaurant concepts open side by side in Deep Ellum Dallas

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 5, 2025 | 9:01 am
    Ghost Donkey
    Ghost DOnkey
    Ghost Donkey

    Not one but two new restaurant-bars are opening in Deep Ellum. It's a sibling arrival from Flagship Restaurant Group, the Omaha-based hospitality company (Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Plank Provisions), located at 2625 Main St., in the former Braindead Brewing space.

    Ghost Donkey is a tequila and mezcal bar, with locations in Las Vegas, Auckland, Melbourne, Chicago, Phoenix, Denver, and Omaha. Right next door will be Palma, a Tex-Asian restaurant and bar with a lush, indoor-outdoor space.

    According to a release, they'll open on May 5.

    Ghost Donkey
    Mezcal and tequila bar will offer an extensive selection with agave-forward cocktails and zero-proof creations, garnished with florals. Highlights include:

    • Mushroom Margarita: Huitlacoche-infused Montelobos, Mezcal Espadín, Nixta licor de elote, agave, and lime
    • Burro Tropical: Terralta Blanco tequila, Uruapan Charanda blended rum, Chinola passion fruit, Calpico, and lemon
    • Highland Picnic: Koch Elemental Mezcal, Terralta Reposado tequila, yuzu, lime, agave, and egg white
    • Al Pastor (Zero-Proof): Pineapple, achiote, lime, taco seasoning, and cilantro
    • Lavender Sour (Zero-Proof): Lavender, yuzu, honey, and vanilla

    The food includes tacos and quesadillas ranging from the Chicken Tinga to Carne Asada and vegetarian Mushroom & Roasted Corn; plus shareable bites, or Antojitos, like Shrimp Ceviche, Guacamole, and Esquites. Nibbles, nachos, tacos, churros.

    Decor includes a life-sized donkey adorned in parade florals; neon, eccentric accents; and a sea of multi-colored ceiling lights, with a bar staff that shines as entertainers, Latin-inspired music, and a nightly light show featuring signature red twinkle lights that cast a glow.

    Palma
    Dallas will be the second location of Palma — the first is in Phoenix — with a lush interior, towering palm trees, a mural wall animated with digital graphics, and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. The indoor-outdoor layout opens onto a sprawling patio lined with fireplaces, fountains, and a canopy of potted and hanging plants, creating a transportive oasis.

    Rooted in Asian and Southwestern influences, Palma’s menu blends bold flavors with thoughtful presentation. Offerings include classic and specialty maki rolls, inventive shareables, party platters, main dishes, and desserts. Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and weekend brunch, Palma delivers an energetic dining experience set to a lively soundtrack, designed for gathering and staying awhile.

    The food is a hipster global mishmash, with everything from sushi to smash burgers to a banh mi cheesesteak, as follows:

    • Thai Curry Fries with chili mayo
    • Banh Mi Cheesesteak with Oaxaca cheese, kewpie mayo, pickled daikon, jalapeño, kimchi, and herbs
    • KFC Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickled slaw, Korean aioli, and matcha chili crisp
    • Shrimp Curry Noodles with Chinese broccoli, vadouvan curry, red onion, and ginger-scallion sauce
    • Galbi Short Ribs with sticky rice, kimchi, crispy soft egg, pickled red cabbage, Korean aioli, and pineapple chili condiment
    • Ube Bingsu Sundae with shaved ice, white chocolate, coconut, sea salt, and strawberry compote
    • Five Spice Beignets with dulce de leche and sea salt
    • Honey Butter Crunch Pain Perdu with bananas foster, corn flakes, vanilla ice cream, and powdered sugar

    “Dallas has long been an important market for us, with Blue Sushi Sake Grill thriving in Uptown and Preston Hollow Village, and Plank Provisions growing in Fort Worth,” says Flagship CEO and co-owner Nick Hogan. “With Ghost Donkey and Palma, our goal was to bring concepts that feel fresh and transportive, yet still resonate with the energy of Deep Ellum. The neighborhood is known as one of the city’s most exciting culinary and cultural districts, and we saw an opportunity to contribute something new here. Both brands have built strong followings in other major cities, and we’re excited to see the Dallas community build a connection with them.”

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