Fort Mill South Carolina To Host Huge Whiskey Event
Here are two things I know for sure about Wednesday, May 17. One, Debbie’s driving. Two, I need to make sure the powers that be know I’m not coming in on Thursday, May 18th. The reason for both? “Whiskey After Dark York Co. 2023” is coming to Ft. Mill.
This event is a huge annual deal in Charleston and now, it’s coming to our area. The world’s top whiskey ambassadors are descending upon York County courtesy of The Local Palate (in partnership with Breakthru Beverage). You can sample more than 100 whiskeys including bourbons and scotches. Also, for those not so into those, there will be plenty of seltzer and craft beer selections as well.
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And you can’t have an event with just beverages alone, can you? Of course not! Foodies, you need to mark Whiskey After Dark York Co. on your calendar as well. According to eventbrite.com, a host of award-winning chefs will be dishing up their takes on small bites that pair with the featured spirits. Some of the chefs involved include:
-Chris Coleman of Goodyear House in Charlotte, North Carolina and Old Town in Rock Hill, South Carolina
-Matt Baker of Gravitas in Washington DC
-Eric Burleson of Eldr in Asheville, North Carolina
-Chris Reynolds of The Imperial in Washington DC
-Jordan Keen of Beach Shop & Grill in Top Sail, North Carolina
-Tyler Lee of Leroy Springs & Co. in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Whiskey After Dark York Co. is a 21+ event (ID will be checked at the door). Doors open for general admission at 6:30pm.
9 Simple 3-Ingredient Cocktails Sure To Impress Your Guests
Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Simply mix the three ingredients, stir, and pour into a glass. If you’d like to be a little more fancy add a brandied cherry or lemon twist.
Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce club soda
Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.
Gimlet
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.
Dry Martini
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.
Negroni
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Amaretto Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces amaretto
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.
Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.
Paloma
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top
Add tequila and lime juice to a glass, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a salted rim and a lime wedge if desired.
Dark N Stormy
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gosling’s rum
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- Ginger beer, to top
Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.
