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Mad River Distillers Welcomes Moira Horan as On-Premise Sales Manager for Massachusetts

Warren, VT – March 4, 2024 – Mad River Distillers, a leader in the craft distilling industry known for its commitment to quality and sustainability, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Moira Horan as On-Premise Sales Manager for Massachusetts and Connecticut. Horan, who previously worked with Mad River Distillers in 2017, returns to the team in a pivotal management role after gaining valuable experience and insights at Fever Tree and Tanteo Tequila.

Moira Horan is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in the beverage industry. During her time at Fever Tree and Tanteo Tequila, she developed a deep understanding of the market dynamics and established herself as a key player in driving growth and brand recognition. Her expertise in sales strategy, customer relations, and market penetration will be invaluable to Mad River Distillers as the company seeks to expand its presence and influence in the Massachusetts and Connecticut markets.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Moira back to the Mad River Distillers family," said Maura Connolly, Co-founder of Mad River Distillers. "Her energy, expertise, and passion for the spirits industry are exactly what we need as we look to strengthen our position in the on-premise marketplace. Moira's unique ability to connect with customers and drive sales will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives in these key regions."

In her new role, Horan will be responsible for leading sales initiatives, cultivating relationships with key accounts, and developing valuable partnerships that will enhance Mad River Distillers' visibility and market share. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in the company's strategic expansion efforts and underscores its commitment to bringing high-quality, artisanal spirits to a wider audience.

“I’m excited to return to the Mad River Distillers team which is a brand based on authenticity and sense of place,” said Moira Horan. “I look forward to being a part of the brand building in the on-premise in Massachusetts and Connecticut."

Mad River Distillers is confident that Horan's return and her leadership in the Massachusetts and Connecticut markets will usher in a new era of growth and innovation for the company.

About Mad River Distillers: Mad River Distillers is a craft distillery based in Warren, Vermont, dedicated to producing high-quality, small-batch spirits with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Founded in 2011, the distillery has garnered acclaim for its diverse portfolio of award-winning products, including whiskey, rum, and brandy. Committed to the craft and community, Mad River Distillers continues to push the boundaries of traditional distilling while honoring the rich heritage of Vermont's distilling legacy.

For further information, contact Mad River Distillers at info@madriverdistillers.com

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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

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Top 10 Mad River Distillers Daiquiri Recipes

A daiquiri is a cocktail made from three main ingredients—rum, citrus (typically lime juice) and simple syrup (or another sweetener). It’s simple enough. You could combine just these three ingredients and enjoy an easy daiquiri whenever the mood strikes. However, the opportunities for creating flavored daiquiris are nearly endless. With rum infusions, flavored simple syrups, garnishes, or different juices, you can create a wide variety of daiquiri options that range from slightly sour to sweet and fruity. 

At the Mad River Distillers Burlington Tasting Room, we love creating new daiquiri recipes from products we carry right in our retail section. It’s a great way to incorporate cocktail products that we love, right into the drinks we serve at our bar. Below is a list of ten daiquiri recipes we’ve developed, some of which incorporate products that you can find at our Tasting Room, others of which are made by infusing our rums. Infusing rum is a process that can take anywhere from an hour to a week, so while some of these recipes take advance planning, you’ll find that the flavor resulting from an infusion is well worth the effort and wait.

MAD RIVER DISTILLERS DAIQUIRI RECIPES:

WATERMELON & PASSIONFRUIT DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of organic watermelon-infused Rum 44 
-1 oz. of Liber & Co Passionfruit Syrup
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice

Instructions:
To make the watermelon-infused Rum 44, fill a quart size jar with cubed watermelon. Fill the jar with Rum 44, then shake and set the jar aside. Shake once a day for one week. When ready, strain out the watermelon. To make the daiquiri, add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

VENA DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of Vena’s Cranberry & Cherry-infused Vanilla Rum
-3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
-3/4 oz. of simple syrup

Instructions:
To make the Vanilla Rum infusion, add the rum to a Vena’s Cran Cherry Spirit Sipper jar. Let the rum steep in the jar for 2-3 days. Give the jar a good shake, then strain it. To make the daiquiri, first add a little lime juice to the rim of a coupe glass and give it a sugar rim. We recommend the Fleury de Sel Blackberry Mint sugar. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Rum 44
-3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1/4 oz. of Maraschino Liqueur
-1/4 oz. of grapefruit juice

Instructions:
In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice. Shake for about 8 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add a dehydrated lime for garnish.

BITTERSWEET DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Rum 44
-1.25 oz. of El Guapo Strawberry Grenadine
-3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1/2 oz. of  Luxardo Bitters (or Campari)

Instructions:
In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of hibiscus-infused Rum 44
1- oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of El Guapo Cajun Grenadine

Instructions:
To make the infused rum, add 25 grams of hibiscus flowers to one bottle of Rum 44. Let the rum infuse for about one hour before using. To make the daiquiri, combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

GHIA DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of  Rum 44
-3/4 oz. of Ghia Aperitif (N/A)
-3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
-3/4 oz. of simple syrup

Instructions:
In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

ROSEMARY’S DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of First Run Rum
-3/4 oz. of rosemary simple syrup
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice

Instructions:
To make the rosemary simple syrup, add 8-10 sprigs of rosemary in a jar and add 1 cup of boiling water. Let the rosemary steep (like a tea) in the hot water 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 the rosemary sprigs. To make the daiquiri, combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Shake for about 15 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of Rum 44
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of Cocktail & Sons Fassionola Syrup
-4 dashes of Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a coupe glass. Add a dehydrated or fresh lime wheel as garnish.

PX PINEAPPLE DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of PX Rum
-3/4 oz. of pineapple juice
-1/2 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1/2 oz. of demerara simple syrup

Instructions:
In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds, Strain contents into a coupe glass. Add a fresh flower for garnish.

Charred Pineapple Daiquiri

CHARRED PINEAPPLE DAIQUIRI
Ingredients:
-2 oz. of pineapple-infused Rum 44
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of charred pineapple syrup

Instructions:
To make the infused rum, first peel, core and cube a pineapple. Place the pineapple pieces in a large bell jar with one bottle of Rum 44. Shake the jar daily for one week, then strain through a cheesecloth. To make the charred pineapple syrup, take the remaining cubed pineapple pieces and put them in a braising pan with high walls. Dump out any remaining liquid.

On medium heat, char the pineapple until they start to stick to the pan. Let all sides of the pineapple char, then remove from the pan. Add 2 cups of water, and deglaze the pan. Then, add the pineapple and 2 cups of sugar back to the pan, and simmer on low heat, stirring often for 10 minutes. Be sure to keep the pineapple pieces away from the flame during the charring process. Strain, and let the pineapple syrup cool before using. To make the daiquiri, combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then double strain into a chilled coupe. Add a dehydrated or fresh lime wheel as garnish.

The recipes above are all made from either our Rum 44, Vanilla Rum, First Run Rum or PX Rum. Visit our product pages to learn more about each of these rums and to learn where you can find a bottle. Bottles are always available for purchase at our Tasting Rooms. At our Burlington Tasting Room, you can find products like Vena’s Sippers, passionfruit syrup, grenadine, Fassionola syrup, bitters and the Ghia non-alcoholic aperitif. 

If you want even more daiquiri recipes to explore, be sure to visit the recipes section of our website. You can simply type “daiquiri” into the search bar, and you’ll see even more options. Rest assured, we’ll keep adding recipes here as we experiment with other products and infusions of our rums. The sky is really the limit, and if you’ve been to our retail section, then you know that with bitter options alone, we could create new recipes that last a lifetime. 

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we share new recipes there often. If you make a daiquiri recipe of your own using one of our spirits, be sure to tag us! We love to see what you all come up with. Cheers!

Written and published by Brianne Lucas on July 22, 2024.

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Ghia Daiquiri

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Ghia Daiquiri

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This simple daiquiri recipe combines our Rum 44 with a non-alcoholic aperitif, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz. of  Rum 44
  • 3/4 oz. of Ghia Aperitif (N/A)
  • 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. of simple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Bittersweet Daiquiri

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Bittersweet Daiquiri

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This Rum 44 daiquiri combines the bitter and the sweet with Luxardo Bitters and strawberry grenadine.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz. of Rum 44
  • 1.25 oz. of El Guapo Strawberry Grenadine3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. of  Luxardo Bitters (or Campari)

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

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Vena Daiquiri

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Vena Daiquiri

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Made with a Vena's Cran Cherry Sipper Spirit jar and our Vanilla Rum, along with lime juice and simple syrup, this makes for a tasty and simple infused daiquiri.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz. of Vena’s Cranberry & Cherry-infused Vanilla Rum
  • 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. of simple syrup

Instructions

  1. To make the Vanilla Rum infusion, add the rum to a Vena’s Cran Cherry Spirit Sipper jar.
  2. Let the rum steep in the jar for 2-3 days. Give the jar a good shake, then strain it.
  3. To make the daiquiri, first add a little lime juice to the rim of a coupe glass and give it a sugar rim. We recommend the Fleury de Sel Blackberry Mint sugar.
  4. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  5. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Watermelon & Passionfruit Daiquiri

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Watermelon & Passionfruit Daiquiri

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Our Rum 44 is infused with fresh watermelon, then combined with Liber & Co Passionfruit syrup in this fruity summer daiquiri.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz. of organic watermelon-infused Rum 44
  • 1 oz. of Liber & Co Passionfruit Syrup
  • 1 oz. of fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. To make the watermelon-infused Rum 44, fill a quart size jar with cubed watermelon.
  2. Fill the jar with Rum 44, then shake and set the jar aside.
  3. Shake once a day for one week. When ready, strain out the watermelon.
  4. To make the daiquiri, add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  5. Shake hard, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Friday Night Artisan Market at Spruce Peak in Stowe

Join Mad River Distillers on July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 16, and August 30, at the Spruce Peak Friday Artisan Markets in Stowe, VT from 4pm-7pm.
Find the perfect souvenir while you browse the wares of some of Vermont's best artists, artisans, and local producers. Live music sets the stage while interactive demonstrations, complimentary kids' activities, and more keep the lively atmosphere going all evening long. We'll be there showcasing our spirits, and offering tastings and bottle sales. We hope to see you there!

MRD Tasting at Vin Fromage in Wenham, MA

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, August 16th at the Vin Fromage in Wenham, MA. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

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Mad Limoncello Mojito

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Mad Limoncello Mojito

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This simple mojito recipe combines mint with our silver Rum 44, Limoncello, lime juice, simple syrup and soda water.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz. of Rum 44
  • 1 oz. of Limoncello
  • 1 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. of simple syrup
  • soda water
  • 3 mint leaves
  • 1 sprig of mint

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup.
  2. Add the Rum 44 and Limoncello to the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake well, then strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with soda water, then garnish with a mint sprig.

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Watermelon 44 Mojito

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Watermelon 44 Mojito

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A super refreshing mojito made with muddled watermelon and our Rum 44.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz. of Rum 44
  • 1 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz. of simple syrup
  • 2 oz. of soda water
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1/2 cup chopped watermelon
  • 2-3 watermelon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add 6 mint leaves and muddle them.
  2. Chop ½ cup of watermelon into squares and add them to the shaker, then muddle again until it is juiced.
  3. Add the rum, lime juice and simple syrup to the shaker with ice.
  4. Shake well, then double strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
  5. Top with soda water, then garnish with 2-3 wedges of watermelon and a fresh sprig of mint.

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MRD Tasting at Cider Days - Cold River Package and Market

Join Mad River Distillers on Saturday, November 2nd at Cold River Package and Market in Charlemont, MA. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 12pm - 3pm. Feel free to ask questions! Bottles will be available for purchase.

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July 4th Celebration Cocktails

If you’re planning a gathering to celebrate all things red, white and blue for July 4th, don’t forget your party cocktails! We have a variety of cocktail recipes on our website organized by spirit, but we’re going to save you some time by highlighting our top recommendations for Independence Day cocktails (organized by red, white and blue) that you can enjoy either independently or with a group of family and friends. To start off, we’ll share the three cocktail recipes featured on the tasting board here—a Strawberry Rhubarb Daiquiri, a Painkiller, and a Blue Raspberry Daiquiri. Read on for even more red, white and blue cocktail ideas!

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DAIQUIRI
Strawberry dominates this simple daiquiri recipe, so you can quickly shake up a reddish-pink hued cocktail and get back to celebrating.

Ingredients:
-2 oz. of Rum 44
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of Cocktail & Sons Fassionola Syrup
-4 dashes of Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard, then strain into a coupe glass over ice. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.

PAINKILLER
The coco lopez in this cocktail gives it a mostly white color that works great with a red, white and blue party theme. Combined with the juices and First Run Rum, the tropical Painkiller is a great choice for summertime gatherings.

Ingredients:
-2 oz. of First Run Rum
-4 oz. of pineapple juice
-1 oz. of orange juice
-1 oz. of Coco Lopez

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard, then strain over fresh ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

BLUE RASPBERRY DAIQUIRI
If you’re familiar with blue curacao, then it won’t surprise you that most of the color in this bright blue cocktail is thanks to that ingredient. However, you can attribute a lot of the flavor to the raspberry-infused Rum 44. Be sure to give yourself a little extra prep time to make the infused rum.

Ingredients:
-2 oz. of Rum 44 infused with local Raspberries
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of simple syrup
-a couple dashes of Fee Brothers Blue Curacao 

Instructions:
To make this cocktail, add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard, then strain into a coupe glass over ice. 

To make the raspberry-infused Rum 44, start with a bottle of Rum 44 and a pint of washed raspberries. Combine both in a mason jar, and shake once a day for a week. Then strain through a cheesecloth.

OTHER RED, WHITE & BLUE COCKTAIL IDEAS:

STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS DAIQUIRI
The color of this cocktail will capture everyone’s attention, but the flavor is what will bring your guests back for seconds. This popular cocktail requires a little bit of preparation as you will need hibiscus flowers to make a rum infusion, but it is otherwise incredibly simple to make. 

Ingredients:
-2 oz. of Hibiscus-infused Rum 44
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-1 oz. of El Guapo Cajun Grenadine

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for about 15 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass over ice.

To make the hibiscus-infused rum, add one gram of hibiscus flowers per ounce of Rum 44 (a full bottle of Rum 44 would need about 25 grams of hibiscus flowers). Let the rum infuse for about one hour before using. 

Cranberry Bog cocktail on a bar

CRANBERRY BOG
While we usually recommend this drink around the holiday season given the cranberry garnish, this effervescent cocktail is a great option given the bright red color and the fact that it can easily be batched for a party!

Ingredients for 1 cocktail:
-1.5 oz. Rum 44
-1 oz. Unsweetened cranberry juice
-3/4 oz. simple syrup
-1/2 oz. lime juice
-3 dashes of Floyd Wild Plum Bitters
-Fever Tree Tonic

Ingredients for 12 cocktails:
-18 oz. Rum 44
-12 oz. unsweetened cranberry
-9 oz. simple syrup
-6 oz. lime juice
-36 dashes of Floyd Wild Plum Bitters 
-Fever Tree Tonic

Instructions:
To make a single cocktail, shake all ingredients (except the tonic) with ice. Strain into a stemless wine glass over fresh ice. Top with Fever Tree Tonic, and garnish with a candied cranberry (cranberry rolled in sugar), a dried orange wheel and fresh mint. To make a party punch serving 12, add all ingredients (except the tonic) in a punch bowl and stir well to combine. When serving individual glasses, serve over ice, then top each glass with tonic to allow for full effervescence.

COCONUT FIZZ
This cocktail has a white cream color, a delicious tropical flavor, and with a foamy top, it has a great texture that’s fun to sip on.

Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Vanilla Rum
-2 oz. of unsweetened coconut puree cream
-1 oz. of simple syrup
-½ oz. of fresh lime juice
-½ oz. of fresh pineapple juice
-4 drops of Fee Brothers Orange Blossom Water

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, and dry shake. Next, shake with ice and strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Grate fresh lime zest over the top, and enjoy!

EL PRESIDENTE
Technically, this cocktail is clear, but it’s also crisp, clean and tasty. And, it looks great in a lineup with red and blue cocktails. 

Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Vanilla Rum 
-¾ oz. of Dry Vermouth
-¼ oz. of dry curaçao
-1 bar spoon of El Guapo Cajun Grenadine

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for about 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Blueberry Smash Highball on a table

BLUEBERRY HIGHBALL SMASH
This cocktail requires a little preparation, as you’ll first need to infuse a bottle of Rum 44 with freshly rinsed blueberries, but the color and flavor make it totally worth the wait.

Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Blueberry infused Rum 44
-½ oz. of fresh lemon juice
-½ oz. of simple syrup
-¼ oz. of Fernet Vexia (or other Fernet)
-Guinep Flavored Sparkling Water
-mint

Instructions:
In a shaker, add all ingredients except for the Guinep Sparkling Water. Shake ingredients, then double strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with Guinep flavored sparkling mineral water. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

To make blueberry-infused Rum 44, start with a bottle of Rum 44 and a pint of washed blueberries. Combine both in a mason jar, and shake once a day for a week. Then strain through a cheesecloth.

VIOLETTE DAIQUIRI
Blue is an admittedly tricky color to make using natural ingredients. While the cocktail recipe above takes on a reddish-blue hue, this cocktail leans more purple-blue thanks to the Creme Violette. It’s an easy daiquiri with a distinctive color that leaves a lasting impression.

Ingredients:
-1.5 oz. of Rum 44
-1 oz. of Creme Violette
-1 oz. of fresh lime juice
-½ oz. of simple syrup

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard, then strain into a coupe glass over ice.

Another cocktail to consider is our Vanilla Rum Shrub Highball. This cocktail has a layered color to it, thanks to the shrub. The fruit shrub will sit on the bottom of the glass, while the top of the glass takes a more clear color thanks to the club soda topper. Just be sure to select a fruit or berry shrub that has a red or blue color to it, and don’t stir the cocktail once in the highball glass if you want to keep the lovely layered look. 

Remember to visit our Burlington Tasting Room to pick up a bottle of rum (or whiskey, if you prefer) and other cocktail supplies, including Rhubarb Bitters, Fassionola Syrup, Grenadine, Orange Blossom Water, and even simple syrup. We wish you an incredible and colorful independence day. As always, please drink responsibly.

Written and published by Brianne Lucas on June 25, 2024.

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Violette Daiquiri

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Violette Daiquiri

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Creme Violette and Rum 44 combine to give this easy daiquiri both a distinctive flavor and color that will easily impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz. of Rum 44
  • 1 oz. of Creme Violette
  • 1 oz. of fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz. of simple syrup

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard, then strain into a coupe glass over ice. 

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Painkiller

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Painkiller

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

Coco Lopez combined with pineapple juice, orange juice and First Run Rum makes a tropical cocktail that's perfect for summertime gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 oz. of First Run Rum
  • 4 oz. of pineapple juice
  • 1 oz. of orange juice
  • 1 oz. of Coco Lopez

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard, then strain over fresh ice.
  3. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

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Friday Night Artisan Market at Spruce Peak in Stowe

Join Mad River Distillers on July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 16, and August 30, at the Spruce Peak Friday Artisan Markets in Stowe, VT from 4pm-7pm.
Find the perfect souvenir while you browse the wares of some of Vermont's best artists, artisans, and local producers. Live music sets the stage while interactive demonstrations, complimentary kids' activities, and more keep the lively atmosphere going all evening long. We'll be there showcasing our spirits, and offering tastings and bottle sales. We hope to see you there!

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