Melany Franklin, Owner

I launched Wonderlust with one main goal in mind: create an exceptional community of Austin entrepreneurs, business owners , and executives who love cocktails, community, and connection. The Austin area is growing at breakneck speed; new businesses are opening, and existing businesses are thriving. We need a uniquely fun and relaxed environment to connect, without a meeting or business event structure. Wonderlust offers themed and immersive events with original cocktails and mocktails, high-end entertainment, and fantastic venues. Make life-long friends, business connections, have real conversations, and do it all in beautiful unique spaces, with fantastic themes, original cocktails, and great entertainment. Additionally, we offer event planning and bartending services for your events and gatherings. We can’t wait to see you at our next event! Prost!

 
 
 

Original Libations

All Wonderlust cocktails are created to reflect the theme of each event. Some of our most popular libations sometimes return for an encore.

  • The Butterfly Lovers

    Inspired by the Chinese myth of the same name, this vodka-based libation unfolds flavors of raspberry and dark cherry into the lightness of rose, hibiscus, and blood orange, and kombucha balances this cocktail with that final sparkle. This cocktail was created for our members-only Silk Road event.

  • Aviatrix

    A tribute to the classic Aviation, this gin-based libation gets its lift from blackberry, cherry, and citrus, balanced with a touch of sweetness and finished with velvety cloud of egg white and edible flowers. it.

  • Fashionable Tiger

    One of our many Old Fashioned variations, this rye-based and Malabar combination is highlighted with hints of cardamom, orange, and lemon. Our guests tell us they can smell these gorgeous Indian flavors the moment we set the glass on the bar. One of our newest and already beloved additions to our Old Fashioned menu.

  • Much Obliged

    This gratitude cocktail dedicated to our members blends the bold taste of whiskey with decadent flavors of salted caramel, chocolate, orange, and cream. This rich and elegant cocktail is just our way of saying thank you to our members for sharing libations, experiences, a few laughs with us.