Enjoyed: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Listed on the menu: Yes, as “The Right Reverend”

Ingredients: Bulleit Bourbon, Lazzaroni Maraschino, Cherry Bitters, Orange & Lemon Twist, Cherry

The occasion: We spent the late morning exploring the architecture of Columbus via a handy phone app. We opted for ice cream for lunch at the iconic Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, then we joined a guided tour of the Miller House and Gardens. The day ended with cocktails and a lovely supper right in downtown Columbus.

My rating: **** out of 5. I wondered if the drink would be dominated by the cherry liqueur, but it was well-balanced and the bourbon flavors came through without too much sweetness. My objection was the lemon twist, which overshadowed the orange twist and made the cocktail smell too citrusy.

Final thoughts: Columbus is amazing! The city deserves all its awards and accolades. We stopped at public buildings designed by Eliel Saarinen, Eero Saarinen, Kevin Roche, and I.M. Pei, among others. After all of these years of visiting Indianapolis (and going to school in central Indiana), Husband and I finally carved out the time to drive down and see why the area is a destination for art and modern architecture lovers. This city of 46,000 residents boasts a whopping seven buildings recognized by the National Historic Landmarks program. (I believe we found five.) We were impressed, and we would love to go back to see even more–one day was definitely not enough.