Collection

Lowcountry Cocktails and Mocktails

Recipes and sipping features from the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort bar scene, from Latin-inspired pours to zero-proof January lineups. Sip through the seasons with the archive's drink stories.

Covers
10
Span
2021–2026
Decade
1

The covers

10 issues
November 2022 cover
Mocktails and the Lowcountry Bar
November 2022
Alcohol-free drinks lead this November 2022 issue, with Hilton Head Island resident Becca Edwards's mocktail recipes, from a virgin paloma to a coconut, cucumber and mint cooler. Also inside: profiles of local distillers and a look at the Lowcountry's cocktail culture.
May 2022 cover
Bees Across the Lowcountry
May 2022
The May 2022 issue of Local Life turns to bees, with a feature on the hive-minded beekeepers of Beaufort County and a look at how Phyllis Horry keeps her hives. Also inside: a beet-infused vodka cocktail with ginger honey syrup and a profile of local bookstore The McIntosh Book Shoppe.
January 2026 cover
Zero-Proof Mocktails for January
January 2026
Local Life's January issue leads with bright, spirit-free mocktails from area makers and kitchen shops. Inside, a Lowcountry winter guide, a look at 2026 wellness and tech trends, and profiles of the people shaping the region's future.
June 2024 cover
Local Life Summer Issue
June 2024
The cover story follows Ginger and Gregg Goff's life on the water, aboard their Burger-built yacht cruising the East Coast. The June issue also includes "Paths of the imagination," five book picks for wanderlust, and "Eat globally, dine locally," a guide to international cuisine in the Lowcountry.
September 2021 cover
Latin Flavors in the Lowcountry
September 2021
The September issue leads with Latin-inspired cocktails from Tito's Handmade Vodka, including a blood orange TitoRita and a Tito's Chelada. Inside, "Faces of the Latinx community" profiles local residents with South American roots, and "Let's dance!" looks at Latin dance as exercise.
September 2022 cover
Lowcountry Shrimp and Seafood
September 2022
The cover story, "the joy of a biscuit," is a first-person account of a late-shift kitchen break, with an essay by Evelyn Berry. The issue also turns to the region's shrimp, including "Faces of shrimp" and profiles of local shrimpers and farmers.
July 2023 cover
Savoring the Deep South
July 2023
The July issue leads with a look at Deep South cooking, with local chefs sharing time-tested recipes. Also inside: a portrait of Bluffton police officer Richard Ramirez's approach to fitness and wellness, and a feature on the Old South's faces and stories.
March 2024 cover
Wine Life in the Lowcountry
March 2024
The cover story follows a Hampton Hall home built around a wine wall, with its custom wine-racking room behind steel doors. The March issue also covers Lowcountry wine culture, dog-friendly wines and beers, and how to choose the right glass.
April 2023 cover
Birding on the Lowcountry Coast
April 2023
Part-time birds and golf fans fill Hilton Head this time of year, and this April issue follows bird lovers from Sean Ryan's backyard watching to Lynn Hodgson's Audubon Newhall Preserve. Wine and birding destinations and a patch of early-riser cocktail recipes round out the issue.
May 2024 cover
May 2024
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