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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Winter Tropics Daiquiri

Winter Tropics Daiquiri

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Winter Tropics Daiquiri

  • Author: Maeghan Phillips for Mad River Distillers
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Description

A warm and spicy tropical daiquiri that is perfect for the winter season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz First Run Rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 3/4 oz cream of coconut
  • 3-5 dashes Bittercube Blackstrap Bitters
  • lime wheel garnish
  • fresh grated cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour the rum into a shaker. Add the cream of coconut and Blackstrap bitters.
  2. Add ice to the shaker, and shake for 8-10 seconds.
  3. Strain the contents over a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Add a lime wheel garnish.
  5. Grate a cinnamon stick over the coupe, and enjoy!

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Boozy Hot Chocolate

Boozy Hot Chocolate

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Boozy Hot Chocolate

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Description

This boozy adult winter beverage is super easy to make, and also super tasty. Just don’t forget the whipped cream!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz Vanilla Rum (or Revolution Rye)
  • 6 oz (or less) prepared Hot Chocolate
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Measure and pour 1.5 oz of Vanilla Rum into an Irish coffee mug glass (or similar).
  2. Using your favorite hot chocolate mix, prepare up to 6 oz of hot chocolate.
  3. Pour the hot chocolate onto the Vanilla Rum, and stir.
  4. Top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

Notes

You can make this cocktail using either Vanilla Rum or Revolution Rye.

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By in Cooking & Baking Comments Off on Bourbon Chicken and Couscous

Bourbon Chicken and Couscous

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Bourbon Chicken and Couscous

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This Bourbon Chicken and Couscous dinner recipe is adapted from Platter Talk’s Whiskey Chicken, using Mad River Distiller’s Bourbon Whiskey and boneless chicken breasts. There is no mistaking the Bourbon flavor in this simple sauce, drizzled over chicken and a bed of pearl couscous.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp & 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Mad River Distillers Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. To prepare the couscous: In a small pan, bring 1 & 1/2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add a tsp of butter, then stir in the pearl couscous. Cover the pan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked. 
  2. While the couscous is cooking, season the uncooked chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, warm 1 tbsp of butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, place the chicken breast in the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. 
  4. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet, along with the onions. Stir the onions until softened, for about 5 minutes, and then add the garlic. Saute the garlic with the onions for about 1 minute.
  5. Add 2 cups of chicken broth to the skillet, along with the Bourbon Whiskey. Stir to mix, then reduce heat to a simmer. 
  6. Optional: If you like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a little water so it becomes a liquid, then slowly stir it into the sauce. 
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, and continue to cook on simmer for about 5 minutes on each side. (More or less cooking time may be needed, depending on the thickness of the cut. To be fully cooked, chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F).
  8. Before removing the chicken, add the peas into the skillet and mix them into the Bourbon sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  9. Layer the chicken and peas over a bed of prepared couscous. Then drizzle some of the Bourbon sauce over the chicken.

Notes

  • Just a drizzle of the Bourbon sauce is recommended, as a little goes a long way. You can always add more to your liking.
  • For food safety, be sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
  • This recipe is for adults only. Alcohol is retained in the meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2

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Tasting at Bertelli's Liquor Mart

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, December 17th at Bertelli’s Liquor Mart. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-6:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Liquor Junction in Reading

Join Mad River Distillers on Wednesday, December 22nd at Liquor Junction. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-6:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Lanesborough Wines & Spirits

Join Mad River Distillers on Thursday, December 23rd at Lanesborough Wines & Spirits. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 3:00-6:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Wine Emporium

Join Mad River Distillers on Thursday, December 9th at Wine Emporium. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 5:00-8:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

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By in Blog Comments Off on Burlington Tasting Room Holiday Gift Guide

Burlington Tasting Room Holiday Gift Guide

Need Some Holiday Gift Ideas? We've Got You Covered!

When you enter our Burlington Tasting Room, you're greeted with a retail section filled with goodies that would make perfect gifts for the cocktail lovers in your life. While you're there, you can stock up on our spirits, and purchase items ranging from glassware to bitters, and from barware to apparel.

By shopping local, not only do you support a local business, you can rest easy knowing that your gift will be there in time for the holidays. The best part? Once you've browsed and picked up what you need, you can sit down and relax with a tasting or cocktail!

Here are our top gift recommendations for 2021:

Old Fashioned Gift Pack

If you know someone who loves an Old Fashioned, check out our Old Fashioned Variety Pack with ready-to-go cocktails made from our Bourbon Whiskey, Rum, and Revolution Rye spirits.

Old Fashioned Kit

If your loved one prefers to make their own cocktails, we've got all the items to make them a great Old Fashioned kit: Bourbon or Revolution Rye, Angostura Bitters and Luxardo Cherries.

Spirits Gift Pack

Our 200ml bottles are a great way to sample a variety of our spirits. Create your own gift pack by combining these flask-size bottles of whiskeys and rums. They make good stocking stuffers, too!

Bitters Gift Set

Amidst our wall of bitters, you'll find these flavorful gift sets, which are a great way to sample a variety of bitters and experiment with cocktail recipes.

Barware Starter Set

Help your aspiring mixologist get started with the right barware. We carry all the cocktail making essentials to build a set, including shakers, strainers, barspoons, ice trays & more.

Glassware

A great addition to any cocktail-themed gift would be glassware. Choose from a variety of styles to best complement the individual's cocktail of choice.

Cocktail Inspiration

More than looking great on a coffee table, these popular books are filled with awesome info on the craft cocktail movement, and mixing of craft cocktails.

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Gift Some Mad Merch

Give the gift of local with some Mad River merch, including our comfy and cozy hoodies, a variety of t-shirts, baseball hats and bandanas.

These are just some of the items you can find in our Burlington Tasting Room. To find these and more, visit us at 137 St. Paul Street, in Burlington, VT.

Not Local, But Like Our Spirits?

If you're located out of state, visit our Purchase page to see where you can pick up our spirits online and in stores near you. You can also shop for Mad River apparel online.

Best wishes for a joy-filled holiday season!

Written by Brianne Lucas and published on December 6, 2021

By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Red Hook

Red Hook

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Red Hook

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
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Description

Somewhat similar to a Manhattan or a Martinez, this cocktail features a delicious combination of our Revolution Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, Punt e Mes, and Bennett Cocktail Bitters.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Revolution Rye
  • 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino
  • 1/2 oz Punt e Mes
  • 3 dashes Bennett Cocktail Bitters

Instructions

  1. Throw some ice in a coupe glass. Add a little water, and let the glass chill while you mix your cocktail.
  2. Combine Revolution Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, Punt E Mes, and Bennett Cocktail Bitters to a mixing glass.
  3. Add ice to the mixing glass, and stir for about 15 seconds.
  4. Remove ice and water from coupe glass.
  5. Strain cocktail into the coupe glass.
  6. Add a Luxardo Cherry.

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Manhattan Cherry Galette

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Manhattan Cherry Galette

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Yield: 2 Galettes, 4 servings 1x
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Description

Our MRD Manhattan cocktail recipe, featuring Revolution Rye, transforms into a delicious syrup in this cherry-filled Galette recipe, adapted by The Brewer and the Baker. The syrup reduction is then used as a drizzle over vanilla ice cream! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 cup frozen dark sweet & red tart cherries
  • 4 oz Revolution Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Carpano Antica (or other Sweet Vermouth)
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 tsp syrup from jar of Luxardo Cherries
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water
  • Coarse sugar 
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. To make the Manhattan syrup: In a mason jar (or other glass with lid), combine the Revolution Rye, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, Luxardo Cherries syrup, lemon juice and sugar. Mix all ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the frozen cherries to the mason jar. Make sure the cherries are completely covered by the Manhattan syrup. It may help to shake the cherries in the jar a few times to soften them. Set the jar aside for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Once it is at room temperature, unroll the dough and cut it into two equal halves. Sprinkle a little flour on the counter if the dough is sticky, then roll each half of the dough into a circle. Place each circle on the baking sheet.
  5. After the cherries have been soaking in the Manhattan syrup for an hour, use a strainer to separate the cherries from the syrup. Set the cherries aside, and pour the syrup into a small sauce pan. 
  6. With the sauce pan on medium-low heat, add the cornstarch to the Manhattan syrup. Stir occasionally as the syrup begins to thicken. 
  7. Place ½ of the cherries onto the center of one pie crust. Fold the edges of the pie crust towards the center, leaving an opening in the center. Drizzle 2 tsp of the Manhattan syrup reduction over the cherries in the center of the Galette. Place the rest of the cherries onto the center of the 2nd pie crust, and follow the same steps. Some syrup should remain for the ice cream drizzle.
  8. Whisk the egg and water, then brush the egg wash over the folded pie crust. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the crust. 
  9. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the pie crust is golden brown.
  10. When ready to serve, top the center of each Galette with one scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle the remaining Manhattan syrup reduction over the vanilla ice cream, and serve. 

Notes

  • This recipe is for adults only. Alcohol is retained in the dessert.

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Tasting at Main Street Wine & Gourmet

Join Mad River Distillers on Saturday, December 18th at Main Street Wine & Gourmet. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-6:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Julio's Liquors

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, December 10th at Julio’s Liquors. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-7:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Kappy's in Peabody

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, December 17th at Kappy’s in Peabody. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 3:30-5:30 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Whole Foods, South End

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, December 17th at Whole Foods, South End. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-7:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Tasting at Whiskey & Wine

Join Mad River Distillers on Wednesday, December 22nd at Whiskey & Wine. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00-7:00 PM. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

Hopscotch Release Event

Join us at the Burlington Tasting Room to celebrate the official release of our three-year aged single malt whiskey, made in collaboration with Zero Gravity. There will be free Hopscotch tastings, bottles available for purchase, cocktails, and beer from Zero Gravity.

Hopscotch Release Event

Join us at the Burlington Tasting Room to celebrate the official release of our three-year aged single malt whiskey, made in collaboration with Zero Gravity. There will be free Hopscotch tastings, bottles available for purchase, cocktails, and beer from Zero Gravity.

Hopscotch Release Event

Join us at the Burlington Tasting Room to celebrate the official release of our three-year aged single malt whiskey, made in collaboration with Zero Gravity. There will be free Hopscotch tastings, bottles available for purchase, cocktails, and beer from Zero Gravity.

Hopscotch Tasting

Join us for free tastings of our 3-year aged single malt whiskey at our Burlington Tasting Room. Bottles will be available for purchase. While you're there, you can check out our retail section to stock up on spirits, barware, and other goods before the holiday rush.

Hopscotch Tasting

Join us for free tastings of our 3-year aged single malt whiskey at our Burlington Tasting Room. Bottles will be available for purchase. While you're there, you can check out our retail section to stock up on spirits, barware, and other goods before the holiday rush.