Our cocktailin’ adventure this month took us to an AMAZING winter wonderland smack in the middle of Greenville’s Unity Park. Southernside Brewing Co. is a must-see, must-visit holiday headquarters with the festive return of “Miracle at Southernside”, a Christmas-themed pop-up bar featuring over-the-top decorations, super-creative cocktails, and merriment galore!

 

Buddy the Elf would be right at home…

We could not help but get into the spirit of the season as we stepped into what felt like the happiest elf village on the planet! Much like Buddy’s adventure through the “seven levels of the Candy Cane forest”, life-sized Santas and reindeer, twinkling lights, and a great holiday soundtrack greet visitors young and young-at-heart, making Southernside THE place to be this holiday season!

The Koala Cooler…

Who wouldn’t want to cozy up to this winter wonderland of a drink?  A delightful concoction comprised of Applejack, blanc vermouth, aquavit (watch out, the Norwegians are very serious about this stuff!), spiced apple, lime, house-made celery shrub and eucalyptus bitters will have you toasting all things merry and bright. The mint garnish and the kitschy koala will keep you feeling festive!

Christmas Cricket…

This holiday cocktail grabbed our hearts and treated us to a new and distinct flavor that had us drooling for more. Pandan extract is a nutty, intoxicating, antioxidant-loaded ingredient that is like Christmas catnip for these two belles. We just couldn’t get enough; and when combined with the chocolate, mint, and vanilla notes, this tequila-based bev became irresistible. By Jiminy you need to try this!

Elfing Around #2…

Ski slopes, snowflakes and fireside chats are what come to mind with this cool mulled-wine sipper. The perfect beverage when you want to take a wee break from the magic of the Christmas chaos.  A merry mixture of cognac, mulled wine reduction, champagne, absinthe and lemon is the remedy for keeping the holiday spirits high and the sugar plum fairies dancing.

Rudoph’s Replacement…

All of the other reindeer wouldn’t trade ol’ Rudolph at this critical time, so this is the perfect substitute while we are waiting for him and the big guy! Santa’s helpers will want to belly up to the bar and order this t-Rex mug of liquid courage for holiday shopping and celebrating. Vodka, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, chai and aromatic bitters give an extra jolt of deliciousness to this “Dino-mite” of a drink.

Giving is our favorite…

While a visit to this holiday fantasy land will turn even the grinchiest grinch into Santa’s MVE (most-valuable Elf), the good stuff doesn’t stop at the food, beverages and décor. At the end of the season, Miracle will secure its place on the “Nice List” by donating 10% of the proceeds from the sales of their Santa’s Head, Santa Pants, and Christmas Carol Barrel mugs to their 2023 charity partner, Seva Foundation …making them the perfect gift that keeps on giving!

Open for lunch every day and offering special extended hours on the weekends (open until midnight for even more celebrating) the merriment is at full throttle until December 31. Stay off the naughty list and witness the “Miracle” today!

Southernside Brewing Co . 25 Delano Drive . Greenville . (864)232-2053 . southernsidebrewing.com

 

By Alex Burgamy and Angi Einstein . TheRareBelle.com