MEGAN BOOKHAMMER MEGHAN LAMB Zero-Proof CoCktailS To make a zero-proof version of Planter’s Punch, check out non-alcoholic spirits by Burnt Church Distillery in Bluffton. Non-alcoholic spirits are distilled and blended using fruits and botanicals that convincingly mimic the real thing. Mocktail recipes on their menu (and website) include a blood orange margarita, mango mule, strawberry colada and lemon martini. Immersive distillery tours explore the production process and history of the area, including the historical origins of the name “Burnt Church.” Stay for lunch and enjoy the full range of mocktails on offer, along with hearty Lowcountry pub cuisine. Sum Bar, Greenville Milk solids are removed through filtration, leaving behind a surprisingly crystal-clear elixir that's as smooth as it is flavorful. ROTATING SPECIALS & SEASONAL PUNCH Some of South Carolina's cocktail destinations change their punch to suit the seasons or trends. Each week, the talented mixologists at The War Mouth in Columbia use local flavors and inventive combinations to keep things interesting. At Sum Bar in Greenville, see what punch they're serving this week, and enjoy it served in a vintage teapot (perfect for sharing). Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton Satisfy Your Thirst Tour Take a tour through South Carolina’s scenic wineries, distilleries, breweries and more on the self-guided Satisfy Your Thirst Tour. Scan the QR code to download your map. MAKE IT AT HOME: ARTILLERY PUNCH Artillery Punch is the signature cocktail at Octagon Bar at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton. This drinkery has half a dozen variations of their signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch, which has been described as “The South’s version of a Long Island Iced Tea." RECIPE: SERVES 30 PEOPLE • 9 oranges, squeezed • 1 lb. brown sugar • 20 Luxardo Maraschino cherries • 1 1 / 4 gallons English breakfast tea, strong Ingredients: • 1 bottle of dark rum • 1 / 2 bottle of gin • 1 bottle of rye • 1 bottle of brandy • 9 lemons, squeezed Method: Place all ingredients in a sealed container and macerate in the refrigerator for seven days. Strain the punch and serve. Garnish with a Luxardo Maraschino cherry and orange peel. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 29
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