The Worth the Pour team visits Pinky’s Westside Grill in Huntersville, where bartender Haley prepares four colorful creations: the tropical Unicorn Tears cocktail, the seasonal It’s Fall Aperol, the Sparkle Pony mocktail, and a Mock Espresso Martini. Each drink features fresh ingredients, including house-made sour mix, syrups, coconut cream, and handcrafted garnishes.
After tasting each creation, the team explores more of what makes Pinky’s a fun local destination. Manager Hannah shares details about its food, weekly specials, family-friendly atmosphere, and the Volcano Room that erupts every 30 minutes. From inventive cocktails and mocktails to burgers, tacos, and other Pinky’s favorites, the team reaches a unanimous verdict: it’s definitely Worth the Pour!
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According to the Worth the Pour team, it was surprisingly smooth, balanced, and not overly bitter—even for someone who normally doesn’t enjoy Aperol. …and of course you know where to find the original from Haley
Worth the Pour is an original LKNConnect video series featuring the Swanky Straw Trio as they explore the cocktails, mocktails, local flavors and personalities shaping the Lake Norman beverage scene. From neighborhood favorites to unexpected discoveries, each episode goes behind the bar to meet the people, hear the stories and uncover the creativity that makes every featured pour worth experiencing.
Swanky Straw founders, Heather, Brandi, and Samantha, are proud to offer a premier bartending service. We areTIPS certified, licensed, and insured. All of us have a food handlers certificate and work from our commissary kitchen to create each menu. We believe that a great cocktail or mocktail is more than just a drink – it’s an experience. Our team takes the time to craft a tailored cocktail, swanky sip dirty sodas, or mocktail menu that reflects our clients’ wishes. We focus on sourcing the finest ingredients and creating the perfect blend of taste and atmosphere
