Brown & Balanced

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Photo Dump #2 — and this one was special. 🥃✨Monday night inside The Manor … a moment that was long overdue.For the firs...
04/10/2026

Photo Dump #2 — and this one was special. 🥃✨

Monday night inside The Manor … a moment that was long overdue.

For the first time ever, and shared the bar—bringing two forces of culture, craft, and community together under one roof.

The vibes? Immaculate.
The cocktails? Flowing (responsibly, always).
The energy? Unmatched.

But more than anything—it was about the conversations. The stories. The connections. The kind of moments that remind you why we do this.

Big love to for continuing to pour into the culture and helping us create spaces like this.

x been outside ALL week showing love at the South Side’s newest gem 🍸✨Major love to the entire team, and to National ...
04/08/2026

x been outside ALL week showing love at the South Side’s newest gem 🍸✨

Major love to the entire team, and to National Brand Ambassador for trusting to help bring these culture-driven moments to life. This is what it looks like when education, community, and good drinks all meet in one room.

But we not done yet…

Pull up TONIGHT at from 6–9PM to tap in with Jasmin, catch the vibe, and learn how to 🥃🔥

Let’s close the week out the right way.

📸-

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A fun week ahead for as we welcome National Brand Ambassador for Martell — and Brown And Balanced alum — to Chicago fo...
04/06/2026

A fun week ahead for as we welcome National Brand Ambassador for Martell — and Brown And Balanced alum — to Chicago for a few special moments around the city. 🥃✨

Tonight — pull up to and join + for a pop-up as we 7p-9p

Tomorrow, 4/7 — we’re back at for a Martell Masterclass hosted by Jasmin.
Industry only. RSVP required. 2p-4p

Wednesday, 4/8 — we head to West Town for a Happy Hour hosted by Jasmin at from 6–9PM

Chicago family, come catch a vibe, tap into the culture, and raise a glass with us all week long. 🥃🤎
Let’s make it a week to remember.

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03/09/2026

The barrel is officially open.

Our Brown & Balanced x NG Distillery Single Barrel — 25% Wheated Bourbon is now available.

This historic release represents Illinois’ first and only Black-owned distillery and a barrel hand-selected with intention. What started as a vision to spotlight Black excellence in hospitality continues to grow — and now you can bring a piece of that story home.

🥃 Bottles are now available
🌾 25% Wheated Single Barrel
📦 Preorders and bottles purchased at the launch event will be shipping soon!!

Limited quantities remain.

Visit BrownAndBalanced.com to secure your bottle.

From the pour to the people.

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02/17/2026

Day 14 of the in 2026 takes us back to the south, to Nee Orleans to meet

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Drink: 2oz Martell VS, .25oz Charred Brown Sugar Syrup, .75oz Reduced Red Wine and Peychauds syrup , 2 dash Haitian Bitters

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02/17/2026

Day 13 of the keeps us in Chicago to meet !!

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Drink: Au Secours, Les ours
Recipe: 1.5oz Martell VS, 1oz House made Amaretto, .75oz Lemon, 1oz Orange Juice, 1 egg white

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02/14/2026

Day 12 of the is back in ATL( The south definitely has something to say) to meet

This cocktail is for the cigar lovers out there!!

“Black with a Passion”
2oz Martell VS75oz Lemon Juice75oz Passion Fruit
3 dashes Egg White Foam
Smoked Glass wigg Hickory & Cinnamon wood chips



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Chicago… this one’s special. 🖤🥃The Brown & Balanced x Single Barrel is officially here — crafted in collaboration with ...
02/12/2026

Chicago… this one’s special. 🖤🥃

The Brown & Balanced x Single Barrel is officially here — crafted in collaboration with Noel Garcia of NG Distillery, Illinois’ only Black-owned distillery.

Hand-selected. Elegant. Intentional.

We’re unveiling this landmark release at — a Black-owned space built on excellence and culture.

Expect:
🥃 Guided tastings
✍🏾 Bottle signing moments
🎙 Powerful storytelling
✨ Elevated vibes
🖤 A room full of culture

This is a landmark release.
This is a historic collaboration.
This is what happens when we build together.

Join us.
Pre-Order your bottle via

Launch Event 🎟️ .

02/12/2026

Day 10 of the takes us to Detroit to meet !! LISA IS A BOSS! ( which is why she had someone else making her signature serve with ) she continues to and

“Martell Crusta”
1.5oz Martell VS5oz Lemon5oz Maraschino5oz simple

She sent another message that we want to share with everyone…

“As a Black bartender in Detroit, I understand hospitality as both craft and leadership.
I don’t just serve drinks—I set tone, create safety, and hold space with professionalism and pride. In a city that values authenticity, I bring presence, precision, and respect to every room I work in. My bar is a place where people feel seen, standards are clear, and culture is honored.

2026 is about getting back to me! Reviving the Carielle Table, rebuilding my personal brand and creating more content centered around cocktails, community, and collaboration.”

02/10/2026

Day 9 of the keeps us in Atlanta!!! Meet !!

This year’s series is powered by — legacy in the bottle, future at the bar.


She’s coming thru with a signature serve

“The Bluebird”
1.5oz Martell VS75oz Blueberry-Peppercorn Syrup5oz Lemon juice 25oz Lapsang souchong infused Amaro

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02/08/2026

Day 8 of in 2026 takes us back to Atlanta to meet , a alumni bartender and an AMAZING person.

She’s coming thru with a signature serve with

“DIASPORA”
1.5oz Martell VS25oz Mezcal25oz Pamplemousse Rose5oz Vanilla Syrup5oz Lime Juice
Topped with Soda

Big love to Martell Cognac for partnering with us to spotlight the ones building what’s next.


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Get ready to celebrate Black History Month like never before! Everyday, all year, every year matters, but on Monday, Fe...
02/20/2025

Get ready to celebrate Black History Month like never before! Everyday, all year, every year matters, but on Monday, February 24th, we’re turning up the volume and making our voices heard! Join us as team up with our amazing friends at .312 for an unforgettable bar takeover! Cocktails will be flowing, thanks to B&B Founder , and making his highly anticipated official Chicago debut is the incredible B&B Alumni, ! will be spinning the hottest tracks to keep the energy soaring all night long, and if you’re feeling adventurous, Tattoo Artist will be in the house to ink your next masterpiece!

Tickets are available via the
See y’all Monday Night!!!

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