Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ยท Half Step, Rainey Street, Austin
Todd Leopold, master distiller of Leopold Bros, joins Half Step for a happy hour with a featured cocktail menu built around his spirits.
The menu reads like a classics primer (Daiquiris, Floradora, Remember the Maine, Prescription Julep) but the execution is the point: precise cocktails at $11 with an ice program most bars skip. The patio out back stays loose while the bar runs quietly and efficiently.
Tequila, cucumber, lime, Suze, and soda โ light and bitter-bright
Cognac and rye split the julep duties, layered with mint and sugar.
Rye, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, and absinthe โ a Manhattan with depth.
Gin, lime, ginger, and raspberry syrup โ a bright, tart classic.