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The Basil Daisy

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The Basil Daisy

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Rum 44 and Aperol harmonize beautifully with citrus and basil in this simple cocktail recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz RUM 44
  • 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 4 Basil Leaves
  • Lemon Wedge

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients (minus lemon wedge) 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 basil for garnish.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Rosemary's Whiskey Sour

Rosemary's Whiskey Sour

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Rosemary's Whiskey Sour

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Calling all rosemary lovers. This drink's for you!

Ingredients

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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 daiquiri coupe glass.
  4. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish.

Notes

To make a Rosemary Syrup:
In a Mason Jar, take 8-10 sprigs of rosemary and place in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep (like a tea) for five minutes, then add 1.5 cups sugar and stir until dissolved. Seal the jar and let it sit for 8-12 hours, then strain out sprigs.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Boozy Arnold Palmer

Boozy Arnold Palmer

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Boozy Arnold Palmer

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This popular summertime staple gets an adult makeover with our Bourbon Whiskey.

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  1. In a mixing glass, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Stir for about 15-20 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top off with bubbles.
  5. Add a lemon peel for garnish.

Notes

To make Black Tea & Honey Syrup:
Add one cup of boiling water to one cup of honey. Stir so it becomes a solution. Add 3 bags of Black Tea (Earl Grey). Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let it cool.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Rosemary's Daiquiri

Rosemary's Daiquiri

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Rosemary's Daiquiri

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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A fresh rosemary flavored daiquiri using First Run Rum and, fresh made rosemary syrup and lime juice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz First Run Rum
  • 3/4 oz Rosemary Syrup
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • Fresh Rosemary Sprig

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a daiquiri coupe glass.
  4. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish.

Notes

To make a Rosemary Syrup:
In a Mason Jar, take 8-10 sprigs of rosemary and place in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep (like a tea) for five minutes, then add 1.5 cups sugar and stir until dissolved. Seal the jar and let it sit for 8-12 hours, then strain out sprigs.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Fernito

Fernito

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Fernito

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This minty fresh drink featuring First Run Rum gets some extra zip from a Fernet Branca floater.

Ingredients

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients, except for Fernet Branca, with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top off with bubbles.
  5. Float Fernet Branca on top.
  6. Add a mint sprig for garnish.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Blood Orange & Basil Bourbon Smash

Blood Orange & Basil Bourbon Smash

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Blood Orange & Basil Bourbon Smash

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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A simple Bourbon Whiskey cocktail with a punch of Blood Orange flavor.

Ingredients

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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 glass over fresh ice.
  4. Add a basil leaf for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Blueberry Daiquiri

Blueberry Daiquiri

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Blueberry Daiquiri

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This flavorful Rum 44 cocktail is bursting with blueberry flavor.

Ingredients

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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 daiquiri coupe.
  4. Add fresh Blueberries for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Blackberry Mojito

Blackberry Mojito

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Blackberry Mojito

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Blackberries, lemon, honey and club soda make a refreshing addition to the Rum 44.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz RUM 44
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
  • 4 Fresh Blackberries
  • Club Soda
  • Lemon Wedge
  • Mint Sprig

Instructions

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

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Mai Tai

Mai Tai

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Mai Tai

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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The reliably tasty Mai Tai cocktail gets a Mad River twist with our First Run Rum.

Ingredients

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients, except for bitters, with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Dump contents into a tiki glass.
  4. Dash bitters on top of cocktail.
  5. Add a lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Cocktail Recipes for Labor Day Weekend!

Cocktail Recipes for Labor Day Weekend!

The Long Weekend to wrap up the Summer and kick off Fall is finally here. We are here to make the celebration a lot easier with a good drink in your hand! Enjoy these easy and delicious cocktails from the comfort of your own home.

Strawberry Mint Julep

Because the Kentucky Derby is this weekend!

Bourbon Spritz

The perfect cocktail to stay refreshed all weekend long.

Mad River Punch

It is still technically Summer so you keep enjoying those summer punches!

Rye Manhattan

For the booze enthusiasts.

Classic Old Fashioned

You can never go wrong with a classic.

RUM 44 Daiquiri

The crowd pleaser.

Rye Smash

Liquid dessert.

Dark N Stormy

All you have to do is throw a bunch of ingredients into a highball.

By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Classic Old Fashioned

Classic Old Fashioned

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Classic Old Fashioned

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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An old and simple favorite with all the classic flavors. 

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Stir for about 15-20 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into an old fashioned glass over a large cube.
  4. Add an orange peel for garnish.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Virtual Cocktail Class!

Virtual Cocktail Class!

Thursday September, 24th

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

With Special Guest Teacher Taylor Sacco

Zoom Link: 944 6878 0686 Password: 0Z6myp

Join Taylor from the comfort of your own home to learn how to make 3 specialty cocktails with our RUM 44! Our Silver Rum is made from Fair Trade Demerara Cane Sugar and charcoal filtered to perfection. No added sugar or flavorings, only 97 calories per serving. Perfect for Daiquiris, Mojitos and more!

The Cocktails you will become experts on:

A Classic Daiquiri
The Hemingway Daiquiri
A Rosemary Rum & Tonic

Shopping List:

RUM 44 (you can pick up at our partner store Winooski Beverage Warehouse)
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 
Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water, combined and dissolved)
Rosemary Sprig
Fresh Lime Juice
Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Tonic Water (ideally Fever Tree)

Bar Tools:

Shaker set or mason jar with top
Jigger or measuring utensil
Strainer

You can purchase any of these barstools at our Burlington Tasting Room!

By in Cocktails, PX Rum Comments Off on PX Pineapple Daiquiri

PX Pineapple Daiquiri

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PX Pineapple Daiquiri

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Our demerara-based PX Rum pairs amazing with demerara syrup, pineapple juice and lime juice. 

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz PX Rum
  • 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Demerara Syrup

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-10 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
  4. Add a fresh flower for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Garden Rum & Tonic

Garden Rum & Tonic

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Garden Rum & Tonic

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Raise your hand if you like rosemary, and then mix up this delightful drink with some homemade rosemary syrup and our Rum 44.

Ingredients

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  • In a shaker, add rum, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup with ice.
  • Shake for about 8-10 seconds.
  • Strain contents into a glass, and top off with tonic water.
  • Add a fresh rosemary sprig for garnish.

Notes

To make rosemary syrup:
In a Mason Jar, take 8-10 sprigs of rosemary and place in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep (like a tea) for five minutes, then add 1.5 cups sugar and stir until dissolved. Seal the jar and let it sit for 8-12 hours, then strain out sprigs.

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Grapefruit Daiquiri

Grapefruit Daiquiri

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Grapefruit Daiquiri

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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This light, bright, citrus delight takes new heights with Vanilla Rum.

Ingredients

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-10 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
  4. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Frozen Mojito

Frozen Mojito

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Frozen Mojito

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Beat the heat with this frozen and fresh Mojito made with our Rum 44.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz RUM 44
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 6 Fresh Mint Leaves

Instructions

  1. In a blender, add all ingredients with 1/2 cup crushed ice.
  2. Blend on low until finely crushed.
  3. Pour contents into a highball.
  4. Add a fresh mint sprig for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Hemingway Daiquiri

Hemingway Daiquiri

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Hemingway Daiquiri

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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A bit of sweet and a bunch of citrus, along with Rum 44, makes this historical Hemingway Daiquiri a must.

Ingredients

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  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Add a dehydrated lime slice for garnish.

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Frozen Espresso Martini

Frozen Espresso Martini

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Frozen Espresso Martini

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Some ice old Vanilla Rum, coffee, maple liqueur and maple syrup... the wake up call you never knew you needed.

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  1. In a blender, add all ingredients with 4 oz crushed ice.
  2. Blend on low until ice is finely crushed.
  3. Pour contents in a glass.
  4. Add coffee beans or cinnamon for garnish.

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