Gratifying gins Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. There are two categories of people when it comes to drinking gin. Some enjoy sipping on their nightly gin and tonic, enjoying the liquor’s unique floral and herbaceous flavors, expertly paired with a mixer. And then some have only had…

Leading liquers Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. Liqueur, also known as cordial, is a moderately strong alcoholic ingredient that is reasonably strong and slightly sweet. A good mixed drink contains a balanced combination of sweet, sour and strong flavors. Liqueurs are often used in place of or…

Rock star rums Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. Rum is one of the most popular liquors in the world and was historically a necessity for trade. It has a long history, with the earliest known reference written by Marco Polo and the first distillation carried out on…

Tasty tequilas Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. There was a time when tequila was considered the drink of college and university students and the reason many people forgot what they were doing the night before. Although drinking tequila was popular in the 1950s, it was less of…

Relevant ryes Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. Before Prohibition, rye was the most popular grain American farmers distilled with regularity — it’s a cinch to grow and exceptionally resilient. But during Prohibition, Americans relied on softer Canadian liquor and rye was swept under the rug. From the…

People loved moonshine hundreds of years ago. And that love hasn’t dissipated since. After Prohibition was lifted and drinking alcohol became legal again, interest in the illegal spirit waned a bit — but it’s made a comeback in recent years. And not just among the Southerners.  A Lowcountry Backyard  Moonshine Punch Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces…

Bold bourbons Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. Bourbon making can be traced back to the late 18th century, standing as a uniquely American spirit known for quality and craftsmanship. Because of specific and high standards, bourbon tastes different than other whiskeys such as Scotch, Irish, Canadian or…

Vivacious vodkas Local restaurants and mixologists share details and recipes for their most prized creations. Ah, vodka. After a long day at work or at a particularly stressful event, there are few things more refreshing than a vodka cocktail. After all, a serving of vodka delivers a nice punch of alcohol to your system, relaxing…

This once humble and understated plant is now the hottest vegetable around.  Story By Bailey Gilliam Cauliflower-crust pizza, cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower steaks – the list of alternative cauliflower-based recipes is endless. Cauliflower has been a star of the gluten-free and vegetarian worlds due to its versatility and healthy nature, but anyone can…