Tempting local cocktail creations bursting with fresh produce

Indulge in nature’s bounty

Prepare to quench your thirst in the most delightful way with cocktails that bring the essence of the garden right to your glass. Crafted from the freshest fruits, vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers, these spring cocktail recipes showcase the many vibrant flavors nature offers. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply a lover of all things fresh, these local cocktail creations require no special skills, only a desire to revel in the season’s finest offerings. So let’s dive into a world where seasonal harvests meet inventive mixology, and toast to the flavors of spring.

 Burnt Church Distillery 

Garden of Eden

Mix up a cocktail experience that’s as intriguing as it is refreshing. The Garden of Eden cocktail blends unexpected ingredients for a taste that’s both complex and balanced. Featuring Cucumber Black Pepper Devils Elbow Gin, this drink also serves a dose of vitamins and minerals. Whether you are toasting a special occasion or simply enjoying the pleasures of spring, this cocktail promises a delightful sip every time.

Ingredients

2 ounces Cucumber Black Pepper Devils Elbow Gin

1/4 ounce simple syrup

1/4 ounce fresh lime juice

1/4 ounce onion brine

1 mini sweet pepper, muddled

Directions

[1] Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously to blend the flavors and chill the mixture. [2] Double-strain the concoction into a martini glass. [3] Garnish with a slice of bell pepper and fresh herbs like dill and basil.

 Hilton Head Distillery 

Blackberry Pineapple Mojito

Hilton Head Distillery’s Dark Pineapple Rum melds with juicy blackberries and aromatic mint, creating a cocktail that’s destined to become a beloved staple. Paired with the distillery’s signature rum, the magic lies in the balance of flavors that delight with each sip.

Ingredients

1/2 ounce Hilton Head Distillery Dark Pineapple Rum

6 fresh blackberries

3-4 sprigs of mint

3/4 ounce blackberry sage simple syrup

3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Soda water to top

Directions

[1] In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries, mint, blackberry sage simple syrup and lime juice. [2] Add the rum and fill the shaker with ice. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients. [3] Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. [4] Top with a splash of soda water for a refreshing fizz. [5] Garnish with a few blackberries to top off the presentation.