Drinkin' On The Job ... Falling for fall at Patterson Kitchen + Bar
Our drinkin’ adventures are always a blast … but this one was made a bit more heavenly with beautiful fall weather, amazing fall-focused offerings and the most colorful (love the green velvet!) setting.
We headed back out to the Hartness property to pay a visit to Patterson Kitchen + Bar and were greeted by the welcoming faces of Josh, director of all things eatable and drinkable, and Jenny, mixologist extraordinaire. They went right to work giving us a sampling of what they are serving up these days.
Farm fresh artistry
There is a beautiful bond between bar and kitchen, indoors and outdoors, and artistry and atmosphere. While the interiors are pleasingly colorful, the menu features a rainbow of farm-fresh colors as well. Vegetables from the Hartness farm are used in almost every dish … even in the cocktails! Choosing just the right vessel to enhance each and every flavor, Jenny creates cocktails with a seasonal spin … infusing the flavors of fall into some old classics.
Pumpkin Old Fashioned
This autumn-forward beverage is an experience in itself! A symphony of flavors including Jefferson’s Ocean bourbon, pumpkin purée, bitters and homemade cinnamon syrup are beautifully presented in a cut crystal double old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube gently tinkling against the sides … a feast for all the senses!
Pomegranate Paloma
This is Patterson’s take on another classic … with a seasonally satisfying twist. Served up in a beautiful Tom Collins glass, Casamigos blanco tequila, fresh pomegranate juice, and Fever Tree pink grapefruit mixer are shaken to perfection and poured over petite cubes. Fresh raspberries en brochette presented on a rosemary branch add the most delightful finishing touch. The simple elegance provides vibrant, refreshing sips that anyone would fall for.
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Elysian Lychee Sour
This Japanese gin-based cocktail is a pale pink cloud of delight. Slightly sweet, floral Lychee gently offsets the heavier juniper notes of the Roku gin while homemade grenadine and egg white (sourced from Hartness farm) are added to create nothing less than a frothy festival of subtle, enticing flavors, encouraging the palate to ask for more!
Tequila Manhattan
Herradura tequila, Amaro (cleverly replacing the vermouth), orange peel, maraschino cherry and a whiskey cube are smoked to perfection and served en glasse tableside. Once again, this concoction delights the eye, enchants the nose and pleases the palate with its smoky, salty, tangy, and sweet hints … a winning combination that will turn anyone into a Manhattan fan. Maybe even a fanatic - just sayin’!
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Seasonal nibbles
We had our tastebuds tantalized with some dishes that were beyond scrumptious as well. Hartness farm-fresh produce was incorporated beautifully on every plate. We sampled the scallops, which were a fall harvest in every mouthful; the creamiest burrata, seasoned to perfection; and roasted vegetables which were a colorful, beyond-fresh, tasty parade of flavors. Presented on beautiful china and plated with an artist’s eye, each dish was an elevated, elegant culinary creation … true mouthwatering marvels.
Destinations: Greenville's Hotel Hartness a family home transformed to luxury inn
Patterson Kitchen + Bar 110 Halston Avenue Greenville(864)509-6484Open Monday-Saturday Facebook.com/pattersonhartness
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