{"id":18625,"date":"2025-07-21T17:09:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18625"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:45:38","slug":"raise-a-glass-to-womens-day-at-protea-hotel-by-marriott-johannesburg-balalaika-sandton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/raise-a-glass-to-womens-day-at-protea-hotel-by-marriott-johannesburg-balalaika-sandton\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise a Glass to Women&#8217;s Day at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"406\"><strong>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/womens-day-lunch-johannesburg-restaurants\/\">Women\u2019s Month<\/a>, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton isn\u2019t just pouring drinks \u2014 they\u2019re pouring purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"745\">In celebration of fierce, fearless women everywhere, The Bull Run, Destination Bar, and Lords Bar are teaming up to introduce a limited-edition cocktail menu that\u2019s bold, unapologetic, and downright delicious.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"745\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Say hello to the \u201cGlass Ceiling\u201d cocktails \u2014 three inspired creations that toast to breaking barriers and sipping in style.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Each cocktail comes with attitude, edge, and a story of its own:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"980\">\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"875\">The Visionary<\/strong> \u2013 Smoked Bourbon | R88<br data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\" \/>Deep, daring, and unforgettable \u2014 for the trail-setters with vision and grit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1001\">The Disruptor<\/strong> \u2013 Vodka | R80<br data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\" \/>Clean, crisp, and impossible to ignore. This one doesn\u2019t play by the rules.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1204\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1118\">The Trailblazer<\/strong> \u2013 Gin | R80<br data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\" \/>Fresh, floral, and fearless. It\u2019s a drink for the brave and the bold.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1366\">Each glass comes adorned with a shard of sugar &#8220;glass&#8221; \u2014 a clever nod to ceilings meant to be shattered. Because cocktails taste better with a little symbolism.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1624\">Whether you&#8217;re gathering with girlfriends, hosting a power lunch, or simply toasting to yourself (as you should), these cocktails are a perfect tribute to strength, style, and smashing expectations. And the best part? This exclusive menu is <strong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1715\">only available for the month of August 2025<\/strong>, so now\u2019s the time to toast, taste, and turn heads.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1985\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1784\">Location<\/strong>: The Bull Run, Destination Bar &amp; Lords Bar<br data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\" \/>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1846\">Available<\/strong>: Entire month of August 2025<br data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\" \/>\ud83d\udcde <strong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1898\">Bookings\/Info<\/strong>: 011 884 1400<br data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\" \/>\ud83d\udcac <em data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1985\">No discounts apply. Just legendary cocktails for legendary women.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong>Break the rules. Shatter the ceiling. Sip the legacy.\u00a0The Glass Ceiling cocktails are more than a drink \u2014 they\u2019re a celebration in a glass. Cheers to the women who lead, laugh, challenge, and change the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0011 322 5000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Women\u2019s Month, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton isn\u2019t just pouring drinks \u2014 they\u2019re pouring purpose. In celebration of fierce, fearless women everywhere, The Bull Run, Destination Bar, and Lords Bar are teaming up to introduce a limited-edition cocktail menu that\u2019s bold, unapologetic, and downright delicious. 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