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Visit six of Charleston’s top martini spots with The Loutrel’s Moonlight Martini Trail

The Moonlight Martini Trail highlights six downtown restaurants + bars that feature signature martinis — if you try them all, you can earn deals + a chance to win a stay at The Loutrel.

A guest holds an open cocktail passport, showcasing stops on the Moonlight Martini Trail. In the background, a vibrant pickle martini garnished with dill and pickles rests on a polished bar. The scene blends elegance and creativity, highlighting a unique cocktail experience with curated drinks from local establishments.

Pro tip: Return your completed passport to the Veranda Lounge to claim your prize.

Photo provided by The Loutrel

Sip, stamp, and win — no, but actually. Let us introduce you to The Loutrel’s Moonlight Martini Trail, where you will win prizes for trying six of Charleston’s best martinis.

The prizes

  • Half off Fine Brine Pickle Martinis at Veranda Lounge for the rest of 2025.
  • One person will win the grand prize, which is a stay at The Loutrel + a curated basket of Charleston-inspired goodies.

Here’s how to participate.

  • Pick up their passport from The Veranda Lounge.
  • Order a signature martini at each of the six destinations and show your passport to the bartender to collect a stamp.
  • Once all stamps have been collected, verify your passport at Veranda Lounge. A winner for the grand prize will be selected on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Don’t worry; you can take your time with this. You have until Friday, Nov. 21, to complete the trail to earn half off Fine Brine Pickle Martinis.

Tap here to explore the six stops + their signature martinis.

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