Rye Smash
Try this delightful cocktail with raspberry syrup, lemon juice, Fernet Branca and our popular Rye Whiskey.
Caipirinha
This simple cocktail lets the flavor of our Maple Cask Rum shine through, along with some fresh squeezed lime.
Maple Bourbon Sour
One of our most popular drinks, the Maple Bourbon Sour, combines our Bourbon Whiskey with Vermont Maple Syrup, lemon juice and Angostura bitters.
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 […]
Bartender Spotlight Series: Kate Wise of Juniper Bar at Hotel VT
“For the love of god please refrigerate your vermouth!”. That was the one thing Kate Wise of Juniper Bar at Hotel Vermont wanted to make sure I put in this […]
What exactly is Rum, anyway?
Rum, Defined Spirit categories can be nebulous and confusing. Some spirits, like gin, must make use of specific ingredients. Others, like bourbon and rye, must use certain ingredients and be […]
Does Bourbon Come From Kentucky?
Does Bourbon only come from Kentucky? We wanted to share how Mad River Distillers meets the Bourbon requirements in the green mountain state.
Newsweek Press!
Our President, Mimi Buttenheim, was featured in Newsweek as one of five Vermont women changing the beverage business. THESE VERMONT WOMEN ARE CHANGING HOW WE THINK AND DRINK BY ALEXANDER CAVALUZZO ON […]
Goodbye to Winter
Say Goodbye to Winter with this Maple Cask Rum cocktail that's a little sweet and a little spicy.
What are Bitters?
“So what’s the deal with all those little bottles?” a gentleman asks in a hushed voice leaning across the copper bar top in between sips of his Mad River Rye […]
Vermont Bartender of the Year!
Josh Wilcox, the bar manager of our Burlington cocktail shop, was runner up in the Vermont Bartender of the Year finals. The competition took place at Main + Mountain Restaurant […]
Winter is a Drag
Sure, this drink may look pretty, but we promise it tastes just as good as it looks.
Sugar Shack
Prepare for a sugar high with this delicious Sugar Shack cocktail featuring our Maple Cask Rum.
Stirred Zombie
The flavors in this cocktail do not quit, starting with our PX Rum. And what zombie wouldn't love this garnish?
Bad Apple
This fall cocktail features a combination of our Mad Apple Brandy and Maple Cask Rum, along with the flavors of allspice, cinnamon and vanilla syrups, and beet juice! Pssst... don't forget the worm!
Chunky Monkey
This super fun drink combines the flavors of banana with walnut, pineapple juice, First Run Rum and more. And, don't skip on the incredible garnish!
Featured Bartender - Catherine Hood
Eight Seas Pop-Up Tiki Bar Proprietor Catherine Hood featured Mad River Distillers cocktails in her Dean Hotel Pop-Up Wednesday, October 17. Catherine is based in Providence, Rhode Island. See our […]
Vermont Foliage Events
Check out the upcoming Fall events, including two big festivals in Vermont in Manchester and Stowe! Facebook Events here!
