Limoncello Pop-Up
An Italian style cocktail hour featuring: Limoncello di Capri and Tiziano Prosecco. Be inspired by the art, culture and Italian Liqueur. Live entertainment and bar snacks will be served. Salute! #GentleLadySip
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Spritz Pop-Up
An Italian style cocktail hour featuring the iconic cocktail, Aperol Spritz & Mionetto Prosecco. Be inspired by the art, culture and liqueur. Live entertainment and bar bites will be served. Salud! #GentleLadySips
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Park Circle Kick Back: Vibes
The Kick Back was a vibe. We gathered an eclectic mixture of artists, grad students and creatives for a evening of musical enjoyment complimented by Patron Tequila cocktails and expertly fried chicken, courtesy of Hannibal’s Kitchen.
Dj Dope D not only played a smooth mixture of hip hop and soul tunes but he also supported artist Nino Casanova as he performed an assortment of original music.
Guest enjoyed the show from any of the comfortable couches or either of the two illuminated swings located inside Park Circle Creative.
We also served our signature ‘Peninsula Tea’ cocktail featuring Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and Reed’s Ginger Beer alongside ice cold Island Coastal Lager.
Big thanks for the Eye of Elohim for sponsoring our sweater giveaway!
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Rooftop Meetup: Views
A penthouse definitely has its advantages. We invited a select group of friends and media to join us for cocktails and snacks on one of the best rooftops in Charleston, Hotel Bella Grace.
The boutique hotel located on Calhoun Street not only has a beautiful view of the Ravenel Bridge but sits right across from the iconic Mother Emanuel AME church.
The weather was better than expected for early March which encouraged guest to slowly sip cocktails and munch on hors d’oeuvres from Hamby catering.
We offered two cocktails to compliment the bites and the occasion. The ‘Downtown Shuffle’ featured rum and Rivulet Pecan Brandy while the ‘Hidden Garden’ was a mixture of botanical Bristow Gin and Apple Spiced Rum – recipes below:
Downtown Shuffle
¾ oz of Bacardi Rum
1.5 oz of Rivulet Pecan Brandy
2 oz of Apple Juice
½ oz of Lemon Juice
½ of Honey Syrup
Add Rivulet Brandy, Bacardi Rum, apple juice, lemon juice and honey to mixing tin. Fill tin with ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into rocks glass full of ice. Add candied pecan garnish. Take #GentleLadySips
Hidden Garden
1 oz of Bristow Gin
1 oz of Captain Morgan Apple Smash Rum
2 oz of Pineapple Juice
½ oz of Lime Juice
Add Bristow Gin, Apple Rum, pineapple juice and lime juice to mixing tin. Fill tin with ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into Collins glass full of ice. Add pineapple leaf and lime wheel garnish. Enjoy.
Major thanks to all those who purchased a copy of our book ‘Holy Spirits! Charleston Culture Through Cocktails. Get your copy using the link below:
Holy Spirits! Charleston Culture Through Cocktails
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Charleston Cruise & Travel Show
You’re Invited!
Join us for a show like no other and get into a vacation state of mind!
You’ll experience a fun-filled day learning about exciting new destinations, cruises, resorts and more!
There will be fun for the whole family:
- food and drink tastings
- Performances
- Games
- activities for children and adults
During the show you’ll have even more opportunities to:
- Enter-to-win travel giveaways and great prizes
- Receive exclusive vacation deals and offers
So, what are you waiting for? Go to www.cruiseandtravelshow.com now to get your tickets, use promo code: COCKTAIL for $5 off; and children 12 and under are free.
Don’t miss out- come check out the Charleston Cruise and Travel Show! June 1st, 10am-4pm at the Charleston Marriott.
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HYPERLINK TO ENTER TO FREE THE FREE CRUISE: Enter to Win
Tiki Techy Talk 2
Sip on delicious craft Tiki cocktails while learning new techniques to step up your social media presence. Learn about Tiki culture and brief history of Rum and its connection to Charleston. Live cocktail demonstration and Rum tasting. Each guest will enjoy one signature Rum cocktail and snacks during the session.
This session will focus on collaborating with corporations and big brands.
Purchase tickets using the link below:
Tiki Techy Talks
Social media can be tricky. It seems like the rules on Facebook and Instagram change everyday. While navigating social platforms can seem daunting, it is absolutely necessary. We, as a business and a brand, can speak to the benefits of an active presence on sites like Twitter and Instagram.
Tiki Techy Talks gives us an opportunity to share our social media successes and challenges. We also compiled a few tips and tricks that have benefited us over the years. Small consistent changes can have a tremendous impact on building brand awareness and business growth.
In true Cocktail Bandit fashion, we infused a little cocktail education during the talk. Tiki cocktails and culture is very popular but few actually understand what Tiki really means. We introduced a few players in the Tiki movement while shaking up and serving our version of a Charleston Tiki cocktail.
Our conversation and appetites were aided by an assortment of cheeses, jams, meats and spreads from Hamby Catering.
The rich flavors of the charcuterie complimented the spicy notes of our ‘Charleston Daiquiri’ cocktail – recipe below:
Charleston Daiquiri
1.5 oz of Bacardi Superior Rum
Hooch Limeade Soda
Fill Collins glass with ice. Add Bacardi Rum then top with Hooch until glass is full. Lovingly add garnish. Take #GentleLadySips
Expect all this and more at our next Tiki Techy Talk II focused on collaborating with corporations and big brands. Meet us at the Lowcountry Local First office (1630 Meeting Street Road) on May 21st at 6:30PM. Discount ticket pricing for Lowcountry Local First members. #SupportLocal
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Park Circle Kick Back
Late night kick back in Park Circle showcasing the musical styling of Charleston hip hop artists.
Ticket includes access to 3 separate tasting areas featuring beer, wine and original drinks created by The Cocktail Bandits.
Location will be released 24hours before the event.
Attendees get access to photo booth and bites from a local food truck. Link to purchase tickets below:
Cultural Brunch with Grey Goose
A discussion on Gullah food culture narrated by bites from Chef Charlotte Jenkins. Brunch will be paired with craft Grey Goose cocktails created by the Cocktail Bandits.
Rooftop Meetup
Join The Cocktail Bandits for a craft cocktail and a bite in one of the best rooftop views in Charleston. Take a break from all the festivities to mix and mingle with local influencers and media. This invite only event features delicious snacks from Hamby catering and original drinks from The Bandits.
‘Holy Spirits! Charleston Culture Through Cocktails‘ will be available for purchase and the ladies will personally sign your copy!
