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Mad River Rum Punch

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Mad River Rum Punch

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Fun and fruity is the name of this rum-based cocktail game.

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  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Garnish with an edible flower and an orange wheel.

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Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause with the Vermont Foodbank

Join our very own Taylor Sacco on Wednesday, April 28th from 7pm-8pm for an evening of cocktail making in support of the Vermont Foodbank! (The class will be conducted over zoom).
The Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, providing nutritious food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools and hospitals. The Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides about 12 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont.
The class will take you through some cocktail making basics, as well as how to mix up a Maple & Brown Sugar Old Fashioned and a Maple Spritz.
Tickets are purchased on a donation basis and all proceeds will be donated directly to the foodbank.

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By in Cocktails, Maple Cask Rum Comments Off on Count Sheep

Count Sheep

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Count Sheep

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Do you like to sneak a bit of chocolate at the end of the day? If so, this cocktail is a dream come true.

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  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with grated chocolate.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Cafe Swizzle

Cafe Swizzle

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Cafe Swizzle

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Cafe Swizzle... because the summer season was just begging for a new iced coffee drink.

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients without ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Pour contents into a Collins glass over crushed ice and swizzle.
  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg and espresso beans.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum, Revolution Rye Comments Off on 2011

2011

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2011

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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A little bit of rum and a little bit of whiskey create this lovely little cocktail.

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  1. In a mixing glass, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with two Luxardo Cherries.

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Vermont Cobbler

Vermont Cobbler

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Vermont Cobbler

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This cocktail is a little bit sweet (especially on the eyes) but it's also a whole lot of tasty. 

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  • 1 oz Vanilla Rum
  • 1 oz Lustau Amontillado Sherry
  • 3/4 oz Curaçao
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle 5-7 raspberries.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  4. Strain contents into a glass over crushed ice.
  5. Garnish with a fresh Mint Sprig and berries, and dust with powdered sugar.

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Flip My Heart

Flip My Heart

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Flip My Heart

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This cocktail will remind you of grandma's home baked banana bread. 

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  • 1 oz Vanilla Rum
  • 1 oz Blanc Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Combier Banane Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 2 Dashes Cinnamon Bitters
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients without ice.
  2. Shake hard for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add ice and shake hard for 10 more seconds.
  4. Strain contents into a highball glass.
  5. Garnish with 3 drops of Angostura Bitters.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum, RUM 44 Comments Off on Corn N Oil

Corn N Oil

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Corn N Oil

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Our Rum 44 and First Run Rum combine with a zip of lime and a kick of bitters.

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients without ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Pour contents into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
  4. Top with more crushed ice, and cover with 8-10 dashes Angostura Bitters.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on VibeSwizzle

VibeSwizzle

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VibeSwizzle

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This tropical cocktail, great with First Run Rum or Vanilla Rum, will give you some serious beach vibes.

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a highball glass over crushed ice.
  4. Top with bubbles.
  5. Add a fresh mint sprig, orange wheel and 3 pineapple prawns for garnish. 

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Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar
By in Cocktails, RUM 44, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Put The Lime In The Coconut

Put The Lime In The Coconut

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Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar

Put The Lime In The Coconut

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar
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We know... you read the name and now an epic song is stuck in your head. Well, consider this cocktail the cure.

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a lime wheel.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on We're Hiring in Burlington, VT!

We're Hiring in Burlington, VT!

Tasting Room and Cocktail Shop Manager

This is a full time, salaried, year-round position located in Burlington, Vermont.  Our shop sells our own spirits as well as mixers, bitters and bartending tools. We also serve tastings, cocktails and snacks.

What you need:

2+ years managing people in a profit-driven environment. People skills, customer service/front-facing skills, and an understanding and love of whiskey and rum, as well as bartending experience. You must also possess math skills and computer skills as we use Square, Shopventory and Excel on a regular basis. Ability to network and develop relationships with other industry professionals is paramount.  You will be the “face of the brand” in Burlington and a key player in our home state sales and marketing strategy.

Base salary with bonus structure. Benefits include retirement match and paid vacation.

Please email info@madriverdistillers.com for a more detailed job description. Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and detailing their familiarity with our brand.

Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause

Join our very own Taylor Sacco on Wednesday, March 17th from 7-8pm for an evening of St. Patrick’s Day cocktail creating! He’ll take you through cocktail basics, including when to shake or stir, what sweet vermouth is, and how to make a well balanced cocktail. You’ll walk away from the class knowing how to mix up a classic Rye Manhattan and a Rye & Cocoa sour.

This event is in support and collaboration with our neighbors Passion 4 Paws. All proceeds will be donated to their organization.

Passion 4 Paws is a foster-based dog rescue located in Vermont. They rescue homeless, abandoned, neglected or abused dogs and will care for them in a loving environment for as long as it takes for them to find their forever home.

For more information or to make a donation check out their website here: https://www.passion-4-paws.org

Rumantic Valentine's Day Virtual Cocktail Class

What’s better than being romantic for Valentine’s Day? Being RUMantic! It comes with all the benefits of traditional romance, but there’s also Rum.

Join Taylor Sacco of Mad River Distillers as he takes you through making two house Vanilla Rum favorites: an Espresso Martini and a Lavender Daiquiri.

This class is perfect for yourself, with a friend, with a partner, or with a family member! Anyone can enjoy!

Galentine's Day!

Celebrate Galentine's Day with friends Leslie Knope style!
Group style snacks
Mad River Cocktail Specials
Chocolate Guilt Mad River Shots
All genders welcome!!
Groups of 4 or more can make a reservation on Open Table here. For smaller groups, inquire about a table by calling: (617) 338-5333
COVID protocols are always in place to keep customers and staff safe!
Check out the Facebook Event here!
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Toast of Manhattan

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Toast of Manhattan

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Ice cream topped with a chocolate Manhattan sauce, a drizzle of cherry syrup, and garnished with marshmallows and Luxardo cherries. 

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  1. Stir hot cocoa mix, espresso powder and salt with 3 tbsp boiling water until smooth.
  2. Add Rye and sweet vermouth. Stir to combine.
  3. Put 3 scoops vanilla ice cream in a sundae dish.
  4. Pour chocolate Manhattan over ice cream.
  5. Garnish with toasted LCC marshmallow, Luxardo Cherries, and luxardo cherry syrup.

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By in Uncategorized Comments Off on To go Cocktail Menu!

To go Cocktail Menu!

This weeks to go cocktail menu is up and ready for orders! Available Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm for walkins or online pre orders here at our Burlington Tasting Room.

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Hot Chocolate Week!

Celebrate Hot Chocolate Week this February! From the 1st to the 7th we'll be celebrating this delicious week with Boozy Hot Chocolate Kits! A package with all the fixings you need to make some excellent winter drinks at home. Available with our Vanilla Rum or Revolution Rye Whiskey at our Burlington Tasting Room.

By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Dirty Chai Martini

Dirty Chai Martini

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Dirty Chai Martini

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Let's get fancy with this chai and coffee martini, featuring our Rum 44.

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  • 4 oz RUM 44
  • 4 Chai tea bags
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 ounces cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup milk
  • Star Anise

Instructions

  1. Heat the water to almost boiling and steep the tea for 4 minutes.
  2. Discard the tea bags.
  3. Add in the maple syrup.
  4. Stir to combine and set to the side to cool.
  5. In a shaker, pour espresso, rum, milk, and cooled chai over ice.
  6. Shake for about 8-10 seconds.
  7. Double strain into 4 martini glasses, and garnish with star anise.

Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings.

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