Iconic beverages with a twist

Classics are classics for a reason. In the spirit of the “Iconic Issue,” we’ve gathered some cocktail recipes that have stood the test of time. Try these iconic cocktails with a little twist.

Hilton Head Distillery 

Solera Old Fashioned

An Old Fashioned is typically made with whiskey or bourbon, but Hilton Head Distillery makes it with Solera Aged Rum. An Old Fashioned is iconic because it’s from the pre-prohibition days, and it’s the perfect example of the saying, “less is more.” There’s beauty in simplicity, and this is the best cocktail for a spirit shine.

Ingredients

2 ounces Solera Rum

1 bar spoon simple syrup

4 dashes of cherry bitters

Directions

[1] Combine in a mixing glass with ice and swizzle for 25 turns. [2] Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. [3] Garnish with an orange swath and cherry.

 Tito’s Handmade Vodka 

TitoRita

Cool down with a twist on the traditional Margarita. Blended orange liqueur and fresh lime juice give the TitoRita a sweet and sour punch.

Ingredients

2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka

1/2 ounce orange liqueur 

2 ounces lime juice

1/4 ounce agave

Directions

[1] Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. [2] Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. [3] Garnish with a lime slice.

Pro-tip:

If you like it salty, use a glass with a salted rim. 

 Burnt Church Distillery 

The Sour Patch

This twist on the Whiskey Sour features local whiskey, a bit of lime, elderflower simple syrup and orgeat. The flavor profile is a bit more complex and a bit more delicious. 

Ingredients

Absinthe, for coating the glass

2 ounces Bluffton Whisky

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1/2 ounce lime juice

1 ounce elderflower simple syrup

1/2 ounce orgeat 

1 ounce egg white

Directions

[1] Spray absinthe in a martini glass and coat. [2] Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake and pour into the martini glass. [3] Garnish with dehydrated lemon and a sprig of rosemary.