Belle Isle Moonshine goes Behind the Bar with Kacie Shortridge of Laura Lee’s

Beer is my alcohol of choice and has been for a long time. Despite my preference for the hops I do take the time to peruse the cocktail menus of the various establishments. The last time a list changed my mind and resulted in a cocktail order was at The Roosevelt on Church Hill. The force behind Roosevelt, Kendra Murden, recently opened Laura Lee’s on Semmes. You know it’s something special if the description is enough for me to switch.

So it’s no surprise to see local moonshine maker Belle Isle Craft Spirits had decided to talk with Kacie Shortridge who crafts the cocktails at Kendra’s latest venture. The focus of the interview is on Kacie and the restaurant not exclusively on cocktails so take a sip and check it out.

Belle Isle:

What’s the neighborhood and bar crowd like?

I live in this neighborhood and I love it over here! There are a lot of young families and a huge artist community here that some folks don’t know about. Everyone is really involved with the community and cares about what’s happening. Our bar has attracted a lot of neighborhood folk who are likeminded and laid-back. They all are lovely to talk with and they have been so supportive as we settle in and get our bearings.