As Dragon Con marks its 40th anniversary, Atlanta Hard Cider Co. & Distillery is toasting the occasion with two locally crafted products: Dragon Con Vodka and Dragon Con Apple Pie Craft Cider. The Marietta-based distillery returns as the official vodka of the convention for a second year, while the cider makes its debut in 2026. These beverages will be available across the convention's footprint in downtown Atlanta from September 3 to 7, offering fans a taste of local craftsmanship.
The collaboration underscores the distillery's commitment to community and place. "We make everything in Marietta, so there's something special about welcoming Dragon Con fans with products made right here," said Mark Deno, founder of Atlanta Distillery. "This partnership lets us share a little more of Atlanta with people coming from all over the world."
Attendees can find the products at several key venues. At the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Dragon Con Vodka and Apple Pie Cider will be sold at the Lobby Market, seven branded satellite bars, and Twenty-Two Storys Lobby Bar, where guests can also try The 1986, a specialty cocktail. The Hilton Atlanta will feature both products at The MarketPlace, which offers a Dragon Con Bundle including a 750 mL bottle of vodka and four Filthy Bloody Mary pouches. Trader Vic's will host a tasting and promotion on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring a vodka and Red Bull cocktail. The Westin Peachtree Plaza will serve the drinks at Bar 210, in its grab-and-go store, and via room service. The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown and Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery will also offer the products.
Beyond hotel bars, the distillery has planned special activations. Red Phone Booth will transform into a Doctor Who-inspired experience, with a collectible comic-book-style cocktail menu featuring Dragon Con Vodka, Apple Pie Cider, and Short Barrel's Dragon Con Whiskey. The Dragon Con Cigar Group Kickoff takes place Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and a Parade Watch Party and Disco Breakfast will be held Saturday morning. Fans can follow @atldistillery and @atlantahardcider for more events.
The products are also available for purchase at local retailers such as Peachtree Package Store, Sol's Liquor, Green's on Ponce, Publix at Piedmont, and Kroger on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Online ordering is available at DragonConSpirits.com through September 30. This initiative not only enhances the fan experience but also highlights Atlanta's thriving craft beverage scene, reinforcing the city's reputation as a hub for creativity and local enterprise.
