Deep in the heart of Texas

the drive between Austin & San Antonio was pretty easy.  Austin has some really high overpasses though that are a little scary to drive on.  It’s a straight shot between the two cities on I-35, where we got to randomly yell out names of chain restaurants we hadn’t seen in awhile like cracker barrel, whataburger, fuddruckers, etc.  We also passed by New Braunfels, home ot Schlitterbahn water park which was sadly closed for the off-season.

We settled quickly into our hotel, then headed out to a nearby bar to meet up with our crew.   We enjoyed a drink as we watched the end of one football game, then went in search of the Husky bars to watch the Holiday Bowl.  The first option was near our hotel, but super packed already.  The next option was across the street but a little fancy for our needs.   The third option was a few blocks away above the River Walk and a surprising choice, but it worked out well.

We took over one corner of the SoHo Bar, and surveyed the fancy drink choices as they game began. I chose the pineapple margarita which was yummy.

This bar has created many unique infusions like bubblegum vodka, brisket bourbon, etc.  Over the course of the evening many were sampled by the boys – unsurprisingly the brisket bourbon was the winner.  A fun way to kick off the trip and make up for the rough arrival…

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