Satisfy Your Thirst SC Promo Tour – Charleston

STRIPED PIG DISTILLERY

Our first stop on the Satisfy Your Thirst PROMO tour, was Striped Pig Distillery located right here in North Charleston, South Carolina. We were excited about this location, because this was the first distillery the we visited when we became the Cocktail Bandits.

Striped Pig is about three years old, and they make several different spirits:  rum, vodka, moonshine, whiskey, a spiced rum and our favorite, Gin! Johnny Pieper,  one of the owners and master distiller, is our favorite person ever! He started because he saw a need in the Charleston market for local booze production and he wanted to fill that spirit void in the city. That’s when he partnered with a few other gentlemen, built the distillery, and named it Striped Pig. The striped pig was a false advertisement from a rum seller before prohibition period. It was painted on a flag to get customers interested into seeing it. They would pay a few coins in see the “striped pig” and would be rewarded with a glass of rum. Striped Pig Distillery was to engage its customers the same way and reward them with top notch spirits.

Striped Pig is now sold all over the country, as well as internationally. Striped Pig has a grain to glass process. They get their seeds from Myers Farm in Bowman SC, and the complete the mash creation, fermentation, distillation, and bottling in house. You can visit Striped Pig Distillery  on Thursdays and Fridays; from 3 PM to 7 PM, and Saturdays from 12 PM to 5 PM. Please go check them out and tell them that the Bandits sent you! You can check out their website at www.stripedpigdistillery.com.  Now on our way to the next stop on the SYT tour. Cheers!

HOLY CITY BREWING

Holy City Brewery was our next stop on the Satisfy Your Thirst SC promotional tour. Holy City was created by 4 young men who worked a rickshaw company. During the slower months of tourism, they decided to home brew beers. Eventually, they opened Holy City brewery in North Charleston and it has been a popular hub every since.

They have a lot of seasonal beers and they also have their staples which are a hoppy Pilsner and a Pluff Mud Porter that is a personal favorite. They have a kitchen now and the food is phenomenal “bar food”. They even have wings that are tossed in a Pluff Mud BBQ sauce. It’s AMAZING!! If you have never been to Holy City Brewing, please visit for a tour and check out their website at www.holycitybrewing.com. Now… Off to the next location. Cheers!

Bubbly enthusiast and food blogger @basilandbubbly photographed our experience filming #MoveableFeast for national PBS. Read her blog to learn more about our curator Charleston feast!

http://basilandbubbly.com/2016/05/moveable-feast-cocktail-bandits/

Road Trip Series: Satisfy Your Thirst SC

Those South Carolinians have always had a thirst for unique beverages. From moonshine and craft beer to sweet tea, hear about Southern drinks from the “curly ladies who talk cocktails daily!”

In this seminar, led by South Carolina’s Cocktail Bandits, guests will taste the history and tradition of the Palmetto State. Join the adventure and discover the craftsmanship and stories behind some of the state’s most iconic drinks.

Link to class below:

http://sched.co/6WhU

Graphic by Taylor Brown

For the love of wine

Robin and Andrea McBride, of Truvee’ Wines, are truly inspirational ladies who are changing the look and taste of the wine world.

These sisters grew up separately, in different wine regions of the world (California and New Zealand) and  their father’s last wish was for them “to find” each other before he passed away. His dream was realized when the ladies met for the first time at the ages of 16 and 25.

Years later, after learning and combining each other’s wine background and experience, the McBride Sisters created Truvee’ Wines. The word “Truvee” means “to find”, that name reflects the McBrides’ amazing story, as well as their mission “to find” the best grapes to “craft authentic, yet affordable wine.” Truvee Wines has 3 expressions: Chardonnay, a Red Blend, and Rose’.

Gentry Bourbon Launch Party

Every trip out to Boone Hall Plantation sets the stage for a majestic evening. The scenic drive down the antebellum dirt road is a picture of Southern perfection.

We were greeted by JD Madison, the man of the night’s smiling face for  a quick photo session. After which we made a beeline to the bar for the signature cocktail. The newly released Gentry Bourbon is an homage to the JD’s grandfather who fostered his appreciation for the spirit.

JD prefers to drink Gentry Bourbon neat but suggest that new bourbon drinkers add soda or ice to better approach the aged spirit. Sermet’s, Mr. Madison’s King Street restaurant provided a bevy of bites including a bar complete with chocolate dipped pretzels, cookies and bacon!

We suggest sipping your Gentry Bourbon while nibbling on a piece of fine chocolate to pull all the sweet oaky note from the whiskey, in #GentleLadySips

CHSFW10 – Gwynn’s VIP tent

Every night of #CHSFW10 included a stop by the Gwynn’s VIP tent. Our good friends at Momentum PR worked the room all week. Those ladies made sure all the Charleston fashion lovers were comfortable and enjoying the festivities. 

The only tent with food featured crabcakes and shrimp salsa from Lowcountry Bistro, 82 Queen and Swig & Swine. Dj Big Hair played lots of reggae music as fashion lovers enjoyed the open bar’s selection of Vodka, Bourbon and Champagne.

At the rear of the room hung a large screen where the runway show would be displayed. Great option for someone who wants to enjoy the party but isn’t that big into the fashions.

Talking life with Charleston Shop Curator

We talked cocktails and life with Charleston Shop Curator at 5 Church Restaurant. Read her blog to find out who we want to share cocktails with and why we love Charleston. Link below!

http://charlestonshopcurator.com/womens/cocktails-with-bandits-at-5-church/

Bubbly Amor With The Cocktail Bandits

Looking for love or just a great cocktail!?! Read our recipe for Bubbly Amor on Candy Shop Vintage’s blog! Link below!

Source: Bubbly Amor With The Cocktail Bandits

30 Days 30 Faves – Republic Reign

Of course, Republic Reign of Charleston has to be one of our favorite spots because it’s always poppin’. It is the most popular nightclub and bar here in Charleston.

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Every weekend night, it’s packed! We have had quite a few memories in Republic. We collaborated, hosted, and pulled off an awesome day party there last year and that really inspired us to do more events!

They have partnered with us on several different projects and they have all been successful! We believe that Republics most memorable features are the infamous eclectic blue couch and spacious outside patio.

The bartenders in Republic are amazing as well. Wayne and Chris are so accommodating and so creative! We are so thankful to have them in our city. Hannah their female bartender that served us during our photo shoot is amazing not to mention super beautiful! She made us several cocktails with out featured spirit, Avion, that were delicious! If you ever want to go out and shake a leg here in Charleston, Republic is the place to be!

Photography by Jen Wilson Photography

Makeup Masks by Marie Fox MUA

30 Days 30 Faves – 45 Waterside

Even though 45 waterside is a gem that most people don’t know about it is the place that granted us our very first social media award! The location is awesome it’s right on Lockwood Drive and the view of the harbor is just spectacular!

Mamie and her crew invited us out for their Social Media day last year and we were a recipient of the best drink cocktail photo award. You know that we were super excited!

The rooftop bar just opened for guests and we can’t to go back for a cocktail or 3! *wink wink* 45 waterside is in the Hilton Garden Inn hotel. Go check out their fabulous location and their amazing bartender!

Photography by C. Tan Photography.