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Want just a tad of adventure with your Sunday brunch? Some ocean views to pleasantly clutter
your dreams? If you’re anywhere on the coast of South Carolina, I’ve got a
scenic spot, filled with plank-docks, glorious yachts, and a breathtaking view of the water. Gulfstream Café, in Garden City Beach. Name’s not familiar?
It’s just down the street from Murrells Inlet Murrells rhymes with Girls. Still confused? Drive north along the coast from Charleston, about an
hour and a half.
What’s so special?
Let’s start with fresh seafood.
Whatever you want. Maybe
you’d like the brunch buffet instead.
Plenty to choose from, including made-to-order omelets. But for me, being a friend to all
things fermented, the highlight is the do-it-yourself Bloody Mary table.
When the waiter offers you a drink, take it. Say “Bloody Mary,” with manly
confidence. Don’t be surprised
when he brings a glass of ice, with a healthy shot of gin or vodka, and a rim
incrusted with salty flavors. The
rest is up to you. Grip the glass
firmly and saunter to the café’s well-equipped table. Besides tomato juice options, there’s every condiment known
to civilized, or savage man.
Jalapeños. Pickled baby onions.
Pickled okra. Diced eggs. Et-freaking-cetera.
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Gulfstream Café
1536 South Waccamaw Drive, Garden City Beach, SC 29576
Bloody Marys are an old favorite. My memory glides fondly to those made by my cousin, who was also our
host for the Gulfstream Café
bunch. If you can’t get out and
about for a Sunday brunch, try his recipe. If the weather is wonderful, grab yourself a sunny
spot. If not, make a pitcher and
snuggle up by the fireside. Hey,
I’m giving you the drink recipe and the setting….don’t expect me to do it
all! Which reminds me of the time,
but that’s another story.
Bloody Mary
1 Cup Vodka
1 Jar Beefamato
2 Small cans spicy V-8
1 Lime squeezed and dropped into the pitcher. Don’t you dare use anything but a fresh
lime!
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon
Tabasco Sauce
If you don’t know what to do from here, you’ll probably
spill it all over yourself and blame your wife, you whimp.
Unfortunately, Beefamato isn't available at all anymore. The closest you can get is to take some Clamato (good in its own right) and a touch of beef bouillon.
ReplyDeleteGood call, Snakeeater! I've lived out of the country for too long!
ReplyDeleteUse tomato juice and mix it with beef bouillon.