Proper Presents: TASTES with Julep

The golden light and timeless mood of The Quill Room set the perfect tone for a night of classic cocktails and live piano this October as we welcomed Grant Medlock—craft bartender from Houston’s acclaimed Julep—to Austin Proper for a one-night takeover. 

Beloved for their mastery of Southern cocktails, the James Beard Award-winning Julep is known for reimagining classic recipes, and as part of our Proper Presents: TASTES series, the evening centered around Medlock’s menu of four distinctive cocktails. While many guests arrived eager to try the bar’s famous Mint Julep, the Café Remedy—with Amaro Montenegro, rye, and coffee-infused vermouth—emerged as a favorite. The carefully curated menu also featured “Is a Daisy,” a delicate clarified milk punch with chamomile and citrus, and the house Farmhouse Gibson with gin, blanc vermouth, and a homemade onion brine. As guests lingered and sipped, local musician Motenko added to the intimate atmosphere with a piano set to close out the night. 

The evening captured the spirit of our Proper Presents series—bringing together Austin’s community for meaningful moments centered around craft, culture, and connection. Stay tuned as we continue to welcome more guests to The Quill Room in the months ahead.