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Celebrate Drink Up Greenville with these summer drink specials and events

We’re honoring Greenville’s beverages and beverage makers with these summer drinks and upcoming drink events.

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Indaco’s Drink Up special is a take on a “Paper Plane.” | Photo by Indaco

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Cheers, Greenvillians. It’s officially time to celebrate #DrinkUpGreenville. From cold craft brews to cocktails, we’re honoring our beverage community this month.

Here’s where we’re celebrating:

Indaco, 40 W Broad St., Greenville

Stop by one of Greenville’s newest restaurants to sip on the “Go Compresa on the Plane” — made with Elijah Craig, strawberry-infused Aperol, house-made strawberry vinaigrette, Montenegro, and basil.

Lewis Barbecue, 214 Rutherford St., Greenville

This Texas-style barbecue spot just dropped a new summer cocktail — the “Drink Up Julep” is a twist on Lewis’ “Smoky Peach Julep” filled with SC peaches.

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Thomas Creek says this is the first beer they’ve brewed in a while. | Photo by Thomas Creek

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Thomas Creek, 2054 Piedmont Hwy., Greenville

Thomas Creek recently dropped its collab IPA with The Community Tap called the “Trifecta IPA” — a full bodied American IPA brewed with Citra hops with a potent nose of citrus and grapefruit notes. Plus, RSVP to celebrate Christmas in July at the brewery’s free summer celebration.

Keipi, 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville

If you prefer wine, stop by Keipi on Wednesday when glasses are half-price, plus ask about their special summer selection.

The Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville

The summer special “The Star Spangled Banger” is still on the menu + sign up for a cocktail class hosted by the Blind Fox Society on Monday, July 31.

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Drink Up at the AC Hotel. | Photos by Auro Hotels

Juniper, 315 S. Main St., Greenville

For the summer vibes, sip a “Waters be Roarin” — Reposada tequila, Pama, Blended Family peach liqueur, pink grapefruit syrup, orange cordial, hibiscus — served in a pouch and based on the “Roaring Waters” Capri Sun flavor.

Paloma, 315 S. Main St., Greenville

Take it easy this summer by sipping on a “Take it Easy” — Patron Silver, Don Ciccio Finocchietto, lime cordial, Top Chico, and a pineapple prawn garnish.

The Press Room, 315 S. Main St., Greenville

It’s getting tropical in the AC Hotel’s speakeasy with the new drink “Tiki Told Me To”— Patron anejo, pineapple agae, Tiki bitters, and a flaming pineapple garnish.

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The “Sue Bear” (left) + “Bubbles and Berries” (right) | Photos by Auro Hotels

Roost, 220 N. Main St., Greenville

A refreshing and fruity summer sipper — “Bubbles and Berries” — is available this summer featuring Ketel One Citron, currant, and champagne.

Oak & Honey, 200 E. Washington St.

We’ve never had a pickled strawberry cocktail, but then again, the “Sue Bear” is brand new featuring Pickled Strawberry Purée, Triple Sec, and Altos Olmeca Blanco.

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It’s a cruel margarita summer. | Photos by Rick Erwin’s

Rick Erwin’s, Multiple locations

It’s all about the margarita at Rick Erwin’s locations this summer:

  • Rick Erwin’s Greer | The Guava Margarita — Casamigos blanco tequila, guava nectar, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange liquor blended together and served flaming
  • Rick Erwin’s Eastside | The Spicy Mango Margarita — tequila, triple Sec, jalapeno, mango nectar, lime juice, agave, and a Tahjin rim
  • Rick Erwin’s Clemson | La Tacubaya — Casamigos Blanco tequila, pomegranate hibiscus, yellow chartreuse, fresh lemon, a sea salt rim, garnished with a dehydrated lime wheel.

Reminder: Rick Erwin’s West End is currently closed for renovations.

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Summertime and the sippin’ is easy at Southernside. | Photos by Southernside Brewing Co.

Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Unit D, Greenville

Featuring a full menu of summer drinks, we’re highlighting two: Irish Lemonade — homemade lemonade mixed with Jameson + Raspberry Fields — Deep Eddy Vodka, Cointreau, grapefruit juice, lime, and fresh raspberries.

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