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Old Pal

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Old Pal


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Is there anything more reliable than an Old Pal? We don't think so.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice, stir briefly.
  2. Strain into a small wine glass.
  3. Garnish with an orange peel.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Ti' Punch

Ti' Punch

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Ti' Punch


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Incredibly simple and incredibly tasty. The Ti' packs just the right punch.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in an Old Fashioned glass over ice.
  2. Stir, and enjoy.

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By in Cocktails, PX Rum Comments Off on Spanish Negroni

Spanish Negroni

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Spanish Negroni


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Cold brew coffee and our PX Rum combine to make this flavorful and eye-opening Spanish Negroni.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Double Old Fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Old Cuban

Old Cuban

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Old Cuban


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

An Old Cuban cocktail with Fever Tree Club Soda and our First Run Rum.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Coupe glass.
  4. Top off with club soda.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Trinidad Sour

Trinidad Sour

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Trinidad Sour


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This cocktail gets its name from the Angostura Bitters, which are made in Trinidad Tobago and pack a lot of flavor in addition to our Revolution Rye.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a small wine glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon peel.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Boulevardier

Boulevardier

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Boulevardier


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Our Bourbon Whiskey combine with equal parts Cocchi di Torino sweet vermouth and Campari in this colorful and flavorful cocktail.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Double Old Fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange peel.

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By in Cocktails, PX Rum Comments Off on PX Palmetto

PX Palmetto

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PX Palmetto


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This Palmetto recipe features PX Rum, which adds unique flavor to this rum and vermouth cocktail. We offer two variations to this recipe, one a bit more sweet than the other.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a Luxardo Cherry.

Notes

For a slightly sweeter variation, follow the same instructions with these ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz PX Rum
  • 1.5 oz Cocchi di Torino
  • 4 dashes Scrappy's Orange Bitters
  • orange peel garnish

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Airmail

Airmail

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Airmail


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This light and bubbly vintage cocktail is perfect with our First Run Rum, and makes a perfect drink for those summertime soirees.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass, and top off with sparkling wine.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Mad River Punch

Mad River Punch

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Mad River Punch


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This bright and tropical punch is loaded with citrus, flavorful Grenadine, and our First Run Rum.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Dump contents into a large wine glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice and mint sprig.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Switchel in the Rye

Switchel in the Rye

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Switchel in the Rye


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Vermont-made Switchel–a drink made from maple syrup, organic apple cider vinegar, lemon, ginger and molasses–join forces with our Vermont-made Revolution Rye in this fun cocktail.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon peel.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Boozy Shamrock Shake

Boozy Shamrock Shake

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Boozy Shamrock Shake


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Simple, and so incredibly delicious. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with this go-to Shamrock Shake featuring Rum 44.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine rum, ice cream, and milk in a blender.
  2. Blend briefly.
  3. Dump contents into a Highball glass.
  4. Garnish with a Luxardo Cherry.

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By in Cocktails, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Blueberry Mojito

Blueberry Mojito

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Blueberry Mojito


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Take a moment to gaze at the glory of this beautiful Blueberry Mojito featuring Vanilla Rum, which tastes just as good as it looks.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine rum, sugar, and lime in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Highball glass and add Kombucha.
  4. Top off with club soda.
  5. Garnish with Mint Sprig.

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on RUM 44 Daiquiri

RUM 44 Daiquiri

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RUM 44 Daiquiri


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Kick off the end of a long work day (or week) with our clean, simple and citrusy daiquiri featuring Rum 44.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz RUM 44
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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By in Cocktails, Mad Apple Comments Off on Japanese Cocktail

Japanese Cocktail

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Japanese Cocktail


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Our distinctive Mad Apple Brandy pairs with the almond flavors of Orgeat and lemon, and gets a kick of Peychaud's Bitters in this Japanese Cocktail.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a small wine glass.
  4. Garnish with Peychaud's Bitters.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails, Maple Cask Rum Comments Off on Maple Cask Rum Hot Toddy

Maple Cask Rum Hot Toddy

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Hot Toddy


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This simple cold weather warmer pairs the flavors of honey and lemon with our Maple Cask Rum or Bourbon.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz Maple Cask Rum (or Bourbon)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz honey ginger syrup
  • 2 dashes El Guapo Chicory Pecan Bitters
  • 2 dashes Vena's Aromatic Bitters
  • Hot Water

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in your favorite mug.
  2. Top off with hot water.
  3. Stir and garnish with candied ginger and a lemon peel.

Notes

To make honey ginger syrup:

  1. Dissolve 1 part raw local honey with 1 part hot water to make a honey syrup.
  2. Dissolve 8 parts honey syrup with 1 part fresh juiced ginger root.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Vermont N' Stormy

Vermont N' Stormy

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Vermont N' Stormy


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Our local spin on a Dark N Stormy with First Run Rum and your choice of a Vermont-made Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a Highball glass.
  2. Top off with ginger beer.
  3. Add the Angostura Bitters on top.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Rye Smash

Rye Smash

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Rye Smash


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

Try this delightful cocktail with raspberry syrup, lemon juice, Fernet Branca and our popular Rye Whiskey.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Double Old Fashioned glass.
  4. Top off with Fernet Branca.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and raspberries.

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By in Cocktails, Maple Cask Rum Comments Off on Caipirinha

Caipirinha

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Caipirinha


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

This simple cocktail lets the flavor of our Maple Cask Rum shine through, along with some fresh squeezed lime.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a Double Old Fashioned glass.
  2. Stir and top with crushed ice.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Maple Bourbon Sour

Maple Bourbon Sour

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Maple Bourbon Sour


  • Author: Mad River Distillers

Description

One of our most popular drinks, the Maple Bourbon Sour, combines our Bourbon Whiskey with Vermont Maple Syrup, lemon juice and Angostura bitters.


Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Strain contents into a Double Old Fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with Angostura Bitters.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Covid-19 Closure

Covid-19 Closure

To Our Mad River Fans,

March 25, 2020

In light of the recent Shelter in Place order for Vermont and the rapidly evolving situation with Covid-19, Mad River Distillers has closed both our distillery in Warren and the tasting room and cocktail shop in Burlington.

Where you can find our spirits:

Most liquor stores remain open. We are distributed in New England and NY. CA retail stores can also order our products. Email info@madriverdistillers.com.

Please check the Where to Buy section of the website for a geo-locator and online buying options.

We hope to see you again in May!