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BEHIND BARS

By Lawson Roberts

The newest flavor from Stoli Vodka is Blakberi. Five area restaurants were asked to design a premium drink recipe that not only showcased the restaurant's bartending talent, but also made a delicious cocktail.

Carolina's, 10 Exchange St., designed the Blakberi Basil Mojito. The recipe goes something like this: A jigger of 1.5 ounces Stoli Blakberi and 2.5 ounces simple syrup (which is two parts sugar and one part water). The Carolina's staff prepares it like this. Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat, then allow the mix to cool completely. Add a dash fresh squeezed lemon juice, dash sour mix, two to three basil leaves, crushed ice and soda water. Put the simple syrup, lemon juice and basil into glass and muddle. Add crushed ice, sour mix, Stoli Blakberi and top off with some soda.

Ethan at Tristan Restaurant, 55 South Market St., took a very different approach with the new Blakberi vodka, creating a dessert cocktail he calls "Blackberry Cobbler."

The recipe contains one ounce of Stoli Blacberi, 1/2 ounce Stoli Vanilla, 1/2 ounce Hiram Walker Butterscotch schnapps, 1/2 ounce half-and-half, three fresh blackberries, and a 1/2 ounce brown sugar vanilla syrup.

Make it by muddling the blackberries with brown sugar vanilla syrup. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake. Strain into a brown sugar cinnamon rimmed martini glass. Create the brown sugar vanilla syrup by adding equal parts dark brown sugar and hot water and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until dissolved, and put in an ice bath until chilled.

Patron Hall of Fame

Thanks to everyone who has written in and shared their idea of the ultimate Charleston bar fly.

This is quite the honor, actually. It shows that the bar patron adds color and flavor to each individual establishment.

Please keep the suggestions coming. Include the persons first and last name, a picture of the person, a brief story about them and contact information. We look to start profiling the patrons in May.

Manny's Trivia

Manny's, 1680 Old Towne Rd. in West Ashley, is now hosting trivia tournaments at 8 p.m. every Thursday and Sunday.

The overall winner will receive a $750 cash prize.

For all the details, visit www.mannysgrills.com.

Pearlz new location

Pearlz oyster bar is opening a second location in May in the Avondale district in West Ashley.

The area has become a really cool niche for its residents hosting several restaurants, bars and shopping options.

The old Uni Bar will be Pearlz location. Expect the same menu as downtown.

For more details, visit www.tbonz.com.

Light's Red Party

On May 1 Light Nightclub will play host to the city's first "Red" party.

Guests are encouraged to "wear red." The party starts at 8 p.m. and goes all night long.

Call 722-1311 for all the details.

If you know about bar news, a promotion or have a favorite cocktail that you would like the world to know about, drop us a line at lroberts@postandcourier.com.

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