While an Irish Pub is known for great beer, McGee’s Irish Pub in Anderson has become synonymous with great wines and classic cocktails over its 19 years in business. Their summer cocktail is the Irish Rosemary & Apple Gin Fizz. This cocktail combines gin, apple pucker schnapps, simple syrup, lemon juice, soda water and fresh lemon and rosemary over ice. It’s an aromatic and delicious combination that’s perfectly refreshing for warmer weather. “We’ve seen many different trends over the years, but lately it has been to fresh ingredients and artistic recipes with beer and cocktails,” said McGee’s owner John Benca. “My aim is to find out someone’s tastes and find a drink that matches. This time of year has people looking for lighter, sweeter concoctions that take the edge off a long, hot day. The Irish Rosemary Gin Fizz is a perfect spring or summer libation.”
y r a m e s o R h s Iri & Apple Gin Fizz
John Benca
McGee’s Irish Pub 116 W. Orr St. Anderson
At the bar at Tucker’s, Jill Broome said she pours a lot of cocktails. Among the most popular are her pineapple and orange infused vodka Cosmopolitan. Broome makes the Cosmopolitans with the infused vodka, pineapple juice and some grenadine. Garnished with a vodka soaked orange, the drink is a wonderful sweet and smooth drink for a hectic day. Although there have been attempts to change the recipe or shake things up a bit, customers won’t let her change things too much, she said. But that’s okay with her, especially since it’s her customers who make her jobs special. “Over the years, I’ve gotten to know people. I see them in the parking lot, and I’ll have their drinks ready by the time they sit down,” she said. “I may not know their last names, but I know what they eat and drink, and I have it ready for them.”
e l p p a e n i P & Orange osmo C Tucker’s
Jill Broome
3501 Clemson Blvd. Anderson andersonmagazine.com
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May/June 2016