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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Cold Brew Coffee Negroni

Cold Brew Coffee Negroni

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Cold Brew Coffee Negroni


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Just when you thought you couldn't love a Negroni more... We went and added Revolution Rye and cold brew coffee. 


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a double rocks glass over a large cube.
  4. Add an orange peel for garnish.

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By in Burnt Rock Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Blood & Sand

Blood & Sand

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Blood & Sand


  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x

Description

This simple and bright cocktail featuring our Burnt Rock Bourbon is oh so tasty.


Ingredients

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  • 1 oz. Burnt Rock Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. Cherry Heering
  • 1/2 oz. Carpano Antica
  • 3/4 oz. orange juice
  • 1/4 oz. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a rocks glass or stemless wine glass.
  4. Garnish with a few Luxardo cherries or an orange peel. 

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Lavender Lemonade

Lavender Lemonade

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Lavender Lemonade


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Rum 44 and lavender bitters put a lovely little twist on this class summer cocktail.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a highball glass over cubes.
  4. Top with club soda.
  5. Add a lavender sprig for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on The Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan

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The Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan


  • Author: Mad River Distillers
The Perfect Manhattan

Description

What could be more perfect than a perfect Manhattan? We can't think of anything.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients over ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Manhattan coupe.
  4. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill

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Cobble Hill


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

You might not think to combine cucumber with Whiskey Bourbon, but trust us and add the cucumber!


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle cucumber slices.
  2. Add remaining ingredients with ice.
  3. Stir for 8-12 seconds.
  4. Double strain contents into a Manhattan Coupe.
  5. Add a cucumber slice for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Cocoa & Rye Sour

Cocoa & Rye Sour

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Rye & Cocoa Sour

Cocoa & Rye Sour


  • Author: Mad River Distillers
Rye & Cocoa Sour

Description

The Revolution Rye Whiskey, with notes of chocolate, pairs perfect with Angostura Cocoa Bitters.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a chilled Coupe glass.

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

Winter Daiquiri

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Winter Daiquiri


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

First Run Rum, citrus and All-Spice Dram combine to make an excellent daiquiri for cold weather seasons.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 oz First Run Rum
  • ¼ oz All-Spice Dram
  • ½ oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Lime Juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a chilled Daiquiri Coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!

Join us at our Burlington Tasting Room or online for our Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sales! 20% off all retail items (excludes alcohol).

Grab that shaker you've been wanting, experiment with a new bottle of bitters, stock up on Luxardo Cherries, and sport a Mad River Distillers t-shirt!

By in Media & Events Comments Off on Cocktail Recipes for Thanksgiving!

Cocktail Recipes for Thanksgiving!

Hot Toddy

It's getting chilly so what better way to warm up than a hot drink?

Bourbon Manhattan

A classic drink for a classic meal.

Smokey Bokey

If you're smoking your turkey, then you should also smoke your cocktail.

Daiquiri

We believe Daiquiris can be enjoyed with any meal!

Trinidad Sour

We recommend pairing this one with mashed potatoes.

PX Palmetto

The perfect night cap to top off that delicious meal you had!

From the Mad River Distillers family to yours, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Bourbon Manhattan

Bourbon Manhattan

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Bourbon Manhattan


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

The simple Manhattan cocktail is made memorable with Bourbon Whiskey and Barrel-Aged Bitters.


Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Manhattan Coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a cherry.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Mad River Rye Finished in Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Barrels.

Mad River Rye Finished in Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Barrels.

The Mad River Valley Meets Napa Valley

In the almost-famous Mad River Valley, five villages and two ski areas abut rolling farmland along the flank of Vermont's Green Mountains. And since 2014, the Mad River Valley has become known for whiskey, among other grain-based libations.

Mad River Distillers ferments, distills and bottles a variety of whiskeys at their Warren, VT-based farm for distribution in New England, New York and California. One of the perennial best sellers is Revolution Rye, a whiskey distilled with roasted 'chocolate' rye from the Northeast, which adds a complex and aromatic cocoa/mocha note to the spicy nature of the organic rye grains.

A collaboration between the distillery and Caskforce

In 2018, Nick O’Connell approached Mad River Distillers with the idea for a unique collaborative whiskey, and the distillery jumped at the opportunity. O’Connell is the founder of Caskforce, a Boston-based retailer that curates cask- finished whiskey. He had his eye on some Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon barrels and thought a potential pairing between the wine barrels and Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye would work well together. Silver Oak ages their Cabernet in toasted American oak barrels, which both complements and contrasts the charred American oak in which the whiskey is matured.

O'Connell sourced the barrels and shipped them to Vermont, where Mad River Distillers filled the previous red wine-filled casks with aged Revolution Rye, a unique style whiskey with a rare 100 percent rye mashbill. With only five barrels aged in the Mad River Distillers rickhouse, the new limited release showcases the strengths of both the wine and the whiskey.

“I THOUGHT THE DARK BERRY AND WHITE PEPPER NOTES OF THE SILVER OAK CABERNET CASKS WERE THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE RICH COCOA NOTES OF MAD RIVER’S RYE WHISKEY,” O'CONNELL NOTED.

Mad River Distillers head distiller Alex Hilton agreed; ”The Silver Oak Cellars barrels heightened the roasted notes of the chocolate rye in our mashbill, while adding a lush velvet smoothness to the mouthfeel of the whiskey.”

The Mad River Rye Whiskey Finished in Silver Oak Barrels is priced at $54.99 per bottle and available beginning Friday, November 20 in Massachusetts and Vermont.

In MA:

November 20 - Dec 3 Exclusive at at Post Road Liquors in Wayland, Mass., and Upper Falls Beverage in Needham, Mass.

December 4th Onward Post Road Liquors, Wayland, Upper Falls Beverage, Needham, Julio's Liquors, Westborough. Check back for more retailers.

In VT: November 20 Onward

Mad River Taste Place, 89 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT 05673. Open Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm

Mad River Distillers, 137 St. Paul St. Burlington, VT 05401. Open Wed-Sun 2-6 pm

By in Media & Events Comments Off on In-person cocktail service suspended starting 11/15/2020

In-person cocktail service suspended starting 11/15/2020

We are unable to provide tastings and cocktails at our Burlington store beginning Sunday, November 15th. The State of Vermont has banned in-person service for bars and clubs due to rising Covid infections. For the most up to date travel information, please visit: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel.

Our retail store remains open 2pm – 6pm Wednesday – Sunday and we would love to send you home with some great spirits and cocktail ideas.

By in Media & Events Comments Off on Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause

Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause

Join us for a very special virtual cocktail class dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society of Vermont! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we're collaborating with the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign to raise funds all month long. Join Taylor as he walks you through how to make a Pink Lemonade and a Raspberry Daiquiri.

Class registration is by various donation packages:

  • $10 - Virtual Cocktail Class included
  • $20 - Virtual Cocktail Class and Pink Lemonade Cocktail Voucher for our Burlington, VT Tasting Room included
  • $60 - Virtual Cocktail Class and Pink Lemonade Cocktail Kit included (available only for Vermont Residents, pickup in Waitsfield or Burlington)

Grab your ticket here!

Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause

Join us for a very special virtual cocktail class dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society of Vermont! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we're collaborating with the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign to raise funds all month long. Join Taylor as he walks you through how to make a Pink Lemonade and a Raspberry Daiquiri.
Class registration is by various donation packages:
$10 - Virtual Cocktail Class included
$20 - Virtual Cocktail Class and Pink Lemonade Cocktail Voucher for our Burlington, VT Tasting Room included
$60 - Virtual Cocktail Class and Pink Lemonade Cocktail Kit included (available only for Vermont Residents, pickup in Waitsfield or Burlington)
To donate to our campaign visit our page here!
By in Media & Events Comments Off on Featured in Market Watch

Featured in Market Watch

It’s no secret that this year has been tough for everyone, individuals and businesses alike. At Mad River Distillers we adapted as much as we could to survive the uncertainty. Thanks to our amazing team and all of the people that continued to support us through these trying times we have been able to keep our heads up and still provide you with wonderful spirits and great experiences. We are honored to have our Founder John Egan recognized in Market Watch.  Check out how we and other businesses across the country tackled this year head on!

By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade

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Blueberry Lemonade


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Vanilla rum, lemonade and blueberry liqueur combine in this refreshing summertime sipper.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Add a lemon wedge and fresh mint sprig for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Raspberry Mojito

Raspberry Mojito

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Raspberry Mojito


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Raspberry syrup, lime juice and Rum 44 join forces to create this fair weather concoction. 


Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with club soda.
  5. Add a fresh mint sprig for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Lost River

Lost River

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Lost River


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This cocktail is a veritable flavor explosion that might just have you craving brunch time with friends.


Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a glass over fresh ice.
  4. Add a lemon wedge and fresh blueberries for garnish.

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