SPOLETO: These guys do special drinks from Don D. Lewis on Vimeo.
One of the best consequences of gathering creative people together is they tend to be inspired by each other. Last night I saw evidence of that in an unusual and, I think, quite clever way. I went over to Carolina’s, 10 Exchange St., to try four cocktails. (Not out of character for me, I know, although going with the intention of having four is a bit much!)
Carolina’s director of communications Batt Humphreys tells me that a conversation with Spoleto staffers including Paula Edwards, Kristen Matthews and Scott Sowell about events for the festival leaped forward from the concept of pairing wine with food to the idea of creating specialty drinks just for the festival. The result? Four new drinks, to be served only during the festival and only at Carolina’s and The Boathouse on East Bay.
Here they are:
The Spoletini: A blend of Stoli Blackberry, limoncello, prosecco and a twist.
The Ginger Monkey: A white Cosmopolitan with ginger-infused vodka inspired by Monkey: Journey Into the West.
La Cenerentola: A combination of champagne and pomegranate juice for, you guessed it, the Rossini opera of the same name. (Chin-ah-REN-tola)
Robison Mojito: A peach-and-mint combination inspired by Paula Robison’s new Brazilian-themed musical program.
They run about $6 and are attractively presented. I tried all of them and I think the Ginger Monkey is the best, but I’m a huge fan of ginger. Go check it out with some friends - and a designated driver if you’re trying all four. I did.
Video via Don D. Lewis of Lowcountry Voice.
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