One of South Carolina's very own restaurateurs and mixologists, Kristian Niemi, has created cocktails to represent each of the state's regions. Check them out below, and enjoy hundreds of other cocktail recipes when you embark on the Satisfy Your Thirst Tour.
By showcasing all of the unique beverages South Carolina has to offer, from breweries and distilleries to dairy farms, wineries and coffee shops, you'll discover the rich history, hard work and unique stories behind the Palmetto State's most iconic drinks. Cheers!
Blackbird in the Foothills
2 oz. Bulrush Gin
3/4 oz. Sallie's Greatest Blackberry Spice + Sage Simple Syrup
1 oz. Bittermilk No. 2
1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
Shake, then strain the cocktail over crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and fresh blackberries. See how it's done.
Sandhills Sunset
2 oz. Copper Horse Bold Rum
1/2 oz. Tippleman's Double Spiced Falernum Syrup
1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
3/4 oz. pomegranate grenadine
1 shake of bitters
1 dash of cinnamon
A few drops Copper Horse Hot Vodka (optional)
Absinthe rinse
Add ice, shake and strain, then garnish with lemon. See how it's made.
John C – Old Fashioned
Muddle rind of an orange slice
2 oz. Calhoun's Straight Rye Whiskey
3/4 oz. High Wire Southern Amaro
1/3 oz. Tippleman's Burnt Sugar Syrup
Shake of bitters
Add ice and stir. Strain the cocktail and serve over an ice sphere. Garnish with Jack Rudy bourbon cherries and orange rind. See how it's done.
