Lowcountry Cuisine Summer/Fall 2019

www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine LC 25 puree, lime juice, simple syrup and sparkling wine. This unique twist on a margarita provides a very pungent citrus flavor, and the spice from the habanero moonshine seems to creep up on you as you swallow your sip. If you’re a fan of spicy drinks, this cocktail is for you! It has the perfect flavor balance of sweet, spicy and tangy. The Vendue has a variety of options on their food menu ranging from small-plate items to tacos and burgers. Two items that would pair well with the Red Moon Margarita and the Strawberry Basil Lemonade are the vegetable spring rolls and the crab fritters. The vegetable spring rolls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and make for a great summertime snack. The crab fritters are fried and crunchy on the outside and filled with soft, fresh crab. They are similar in texture to hush puppies. STARS Stars is different from many rooftop bars in Charleston in that it stretches from one end of the building to the other. In fact, it’s the only rooftop bar that offers a full 360-degree view. You really get the full rooftop experience at Stars. Your view is slightly obstructed due to a wall and plants surrounding the perimeter of the rooftop, but you still are able to get views of the historic district, as well as the upper and lower ends of King Street. The rooftop has a full bar and seating throughout. Another thing that makes this bar unique is that they offer wine on tap. They also have a large variety of unique cocktails, including frozen cocktails. Some great summer cocktails on their menu consist of the frozen Bellini, the El Matador and the Cool Bathtub Grin. The frozen Bellini is made with champagne, Bacardi rum and peach puree. It’s sweet and refreshing and is the ultimate summertime spiked slushy. The Cool Bathtub Grin is made with Hendrick’s gin, creme de pamplemousse rose, Southern Twist lemongrass and basil, lemon juice and prosecco. It’s slightly tart, has a strong citrus flavor and the prosecco provides a refreshing bubbly finish. The El Matador is made with Lunazul blanco tequila, elderflower liqueur, Southern Twist ginger and jalapeno, and fresh grapefruit juice. This cocktail also provides a strong citrus flavor from the grapefruit juice but is well balanced with sweet flavor from the elderflower Photos by Sanjee Soliman.