[F]or the past week I have been down spending time in a digital detox in one of my greatest loves, Savannah, Georgia. I love how sweet and floral the air is here, her quiet shores, the romance of the spanish moss that filters the golden light all framing hauntingly beautiful southern architecture. It’s sticky and sweet like the memory of a perfect kiss.
If there is one thing Savannahians do well it is southern hospitality and what is more welcoming to a guest arriving than a cocktail exploding in local flavor?! Traditionally, the pineapple is a symbol of warmth, welcome, friendship and hospitality. You’ll find these all over Savannah on door knockers to lanterns, restaurant menus, to stationary. Inspired by the beauty of traditional symbolism I thought these tumblers by The Pineapple Co would be the perfect vessel for a Savannah themed welcome drink.
Going off of local ingredients native to Georgia and some good ol’ fashioned Savannah made bourbon I put together a light and fruity cocktail I’m calling Southern Hospitality... because nothing is more charming than a nice boozy welcome in a pretty glass.
Southern Hospitality
Per cocktail:
- 10 blueberries
- A quarter of a peach (diced)
- 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
- Fresh lemon juice from a whole lemon
Muddle together and strain.
Add:
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz bourbon
- 5 dashes lemon bitters
Pour over rocks and garnish with a slice of peach, a blueberry on a pineapple frond and a sprig of mint.
“SAVANNAH IS A PECULIAR PLACE… RULE #1: ALWAYS STICK AROUND FOR ONE MORE DRINK. THAT’S WHEN THINGS HAPPEN. THAT’S WHEN YOU FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU WANT KNOW.”
–Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Above, enjoying my cocktail on the porch of SCAD’s Magnolia Hall in Zara top & skirt and Loeffler Randal Arielle Ankle Wrap Sandal.
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