Purple Skies
Our spin on the Aviation cocktail made with Rum 44, Creme de Violette, and a special ingredient that offers a beautiful pop of purple.
Stowe British Invasion
Join Mad River Distillers at the Special Events Field in Stowe, VT on September 15th-17th, 2023 for the 32nd annual British Invasion. This event is the largest all British motorcar […]
Southern VT Art and Craft Festival
Join Mad River Distillers on September 8th- 10th at the Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival. You will enjoy creations from over 125 artists and artisans, live music, food and beverage offerings, as well as live demonstrations by master craftspeople.
Why You Should Use Herbs In Cocktails
Herbs can offer great flavor and aromatic qualities to your cocktails. Learn why herbs make an excellent cocktail ingredient.
Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipes
With National Whiskey Sour Day this month, we wanted to share some recipe riffs with Mad River Distillers spirits that you can try at home.
Mad Vesper
This is our riff on the James Bond Vesper martini using only our Rum 44—straight and as a botanical infusion.
Old Cuban
The Old Cuban is a modern classic, and a riff between a Mojito and a French 75, made using our First Run Rum.
Bourbon Poached Peach Daiquiri
A delicious and unique daiquiri recipe that incorporates peaches from our Straight Bourbon Poached Peaches recipe along with Rum 44.
Garlic Town, USA in Bennington, VT
Join Mad River Distillers on September 2nd from 10:00AM – 5:00PM at Garlic Town, USA in Bennington, VT. This event features over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, demos, kids’ activities, and more!
Taste of New England at Spruce Peak
Find us at A Taste of New England at Spruce Peak on August 27th from 12:00-4:00 PM. This great event brings together the region’s best chefs for a day of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, and more.
Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum Dinner
Find us at Vermont Fresh Network’s (VFN) 24th Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms on July 31st from 5:00-8:00 PM. This event celebrates the best of Vermont food and the connections between chefs and local farmers and producers.
Mad River Distillers’ Mojito Season Recipes
Some mojitos are filled with mint, while some are more fruit-forward. Here's a roundup of our favorite Mojito recipes.
Blueberry Smash Highball
A refreshingly smooth summer sipper made with a blueberry infused Rum 44, Fernet Vexia and Alice & The Magician’s Guinep soda.
How to Make Orange Liqueur Using Our Rum 44
There are a variety of orange liqueurs you can purchase but if you’re interested in making your own, here is a recipe using our Rum 44.
Linchpin Daiquiri
A riff on a white rum daiquiri utilizing our First Run Rum and Linchpin Aperitivo, as well as Wood’s Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup.
Four Cider Cocktails To Try This Season
Here we share four of our favorite cider cocktail recipes using Revolution Rye and Maple Cask Rum to make from home this season.
Travel Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Here we share a handful of Mad River Distillers cocktail recipes inspired by our travels and far away places.
Bubbles, Brews, and Views at Shore Acres
Join us on the South Lawn at the beautiful Shore Acres Restaurant and Inn for this tasting event featuring over 15 local breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries!
Winners at the 2023 Ascot Awards
At this year's Ascot Awards, our Rum 44 received a gold award and our Burnt Rock Bourbon received a platinum award.
Winners at the 2023 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition
Mad River Distillers craft spirits received gold and silver medals at this year's WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition.
