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Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar
By in Cocktails, RUM 44, Vanilla Rum Comments Off on Put The Lime In The Coconut

Put The Lime In The Coconut

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Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar

Put The Lime In The Coconut

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
Lime in the Coconut cocktail at the Burlington Tasting Room bar
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We know... you read the name and now an epic song is stuck in your head. Well, consider this cocktail the cure.

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Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-15 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a lime wheel.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on We're Hiring in Burlington, VT!

We're Hiring in Burlington, VT!

Tasting Room and Cocktail Shop Manager

This is a full time, salaried, year-round position located in Burlington, Vermont.  Our shop sells our own spirits as well as mixers, bitters and bartending tools. We also serve tastings, cocktails and snacks.

What you need:

2+ years managing people in a profit-driven environment. People skills, customer service/front-facing skills, and an understanding and love of whiskey and rum, as well as bartending experience. You must also possess math skills and computer skills as we use Square, Shopventory and Excel on a regular basis. Ability to network and develop relationships with other industry professionals is paramount.  You will be the “face of the brand” in Burlington and a key player in our home state sales and marketing strategy.

Base salary with bonus structure. Benefits include retirement match and paid vacation.

Please email info@madriverdistillers.com for a more detailed job description. Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and detailing their familiarity with our brand.

Virtual Cocktail Class for a Cause

Join our very own Taylor Sacco on Wednesday, March 17th from 7-8pm for an evening of St. Patrick’s Day cocktail creating! He’ll take you through cocktail basics, including when to shake or stir, what sweet vermouth is, and how to make a well balanced cocktail. You’ll walk away from the class knowing how to mix up a classic Rye Manhattan and a Rye & Cocoa sour.

This event is in support and collaboration with our neighbors Passion 4 Paws. All proceeds will be donated to their organization.

Passion 4 Paws is a foster-based dog rescue located in Vermont. They rescue homeless, abandoned, neglected or abused dogs and will care for them in a loving environment for as long as it takes for them to find their forever home.

For more information or to make a donation check out their website here: https://www.passion-4-paws.org

Rumantic Valentine's Day Virtual Cocktail Class

What’s better than being romantic for Valentine’s Day? Being RUMantic! It comes with all the benefits of traditional romance, but there’s also Rum.

Join Taylor Sacco of Mad River Distillers as he takes you through making two house Vanilla Rum favorites: an Espresso Martini and a Lavender Daiquiri.

This class is perfect for yourself, with a friend, with a partner, or with a family member! Anyone can enjoy!

Galentine's Day!

Celebrate Galentine's Day with friends Leslie Knope style!
Group style snacks
Mad River Cocktail Specials
Chocolate Guilt Mad River Shots
All genders welcome!!
Groups of 4 or more can make a reservation on Open Table here. For smaller groups, inquire about a table by calling: (617) 338-5333
COVID protocols are always in place to keep customers and staff safe!
Check out the Facebook Event here!
By in Cooking & Baking Comments Off on Toast of Manhattan

Toast of Manhattan

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Toast of Manhattan

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Ice cream topped with a chocolate Manhattan sauce, a drizzle of cherry syrup, and garnished with marshmallows and Luxardo cherries. 

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  1. Stir hot cocoa mix, espresso powder and salt with 3 tbsp boiling water until smooth.
  2. Add Rye and sweet vermouth. Stir to combine.
  3. Put 3 scoops vanilla ice cream in a sundae dish.
  4. Pour chocolate Manhattan over ice cream.
  5. Garnish with toasted LCC marshmallow, Luxardo Cherries, and luxardo cherry syrup.

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By in Uncategorized Comments Off on To go Cocktail Menu!

To go Cocktail Menu!

This weeks to go cocktail menu is up and ready for orders! Available Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm for walkins or online pre orders here at our Burlington Tasting Room.

By in Media & Events Comments Off on Hot Chocolate Week!

Hot Chocolate Week!

Celebrate Hot Chocolate Week this February! From the 1st to the 7th we'll be celebrating this delicious week with Boozy Hot Chocolate Kits! A package with all the fixings you need to make some excellent winter drinks at home. Available with our Vanilla Rum or Revolution Rye Whiskey at our Burlington Tasting Room.

By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Dirty Chai Martini

Dirty Chai Martini

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Dirty Chai Martini

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Let's get fancy with this chai and coffee martini, featuring our Rum 44.

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  • 4 oz RUM 44
  • 4 Chai tea bags
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 ounces cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup milk
  • Star Anise

Instructions

  1. Heat the water to almost boiling and steep the tea for 4 minutes.
  2. Discard the tea bags.
  3. Add in the maple syrup.
  4. Stir to combine and set to the side to cool.
  5. In a shaker, pour espresso, rum, milk, and cooled chai over ice.
  6. Shake for about 8-10 seconds.
  7. Double strain into 4 martini glasses, and garnish with star anise.

Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings.

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By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Cold Brew Coffee Negroni

Cold Brew Coffee Negroni

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Cold Brew Coffee Negroni

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Just when you thought you couldn't love a Negroni more... We went and added Revolution Rye and cold brew coffee. 

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a double rocks glass over a large cube.
  4. Add an orange peel for garnish.

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By in Burnt Rock Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Blood & Sand

Blood & Sand

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Blood & Sand

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
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This simple and bright cocktail featuring our Burnt Rock Bourbon is oh so tasty.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz. Burnt Rock Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. Cherry Heering
  • 1/2 oz. Carpano Antica
  • 3/4 oz. orange juice
  • 1/4 oz. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a rocks glass or stemless wine glass.
  4. Garnish with a few Luxardo cherries or an orange peel. 

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By in Cocktails, RUM 44 Comments Off on Lavender Lemonade

Lavender Lemonade

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Lavender Lemonade

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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Rum 44 and lavender bitters put a lovely little twist on this class summer cocktail.

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  1. In a shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a highball glass over cubes.
  4. Top with club soda.
  5. Add a lavender sprig for garnish.

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The Perfect Manhattan
By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on The Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan

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The Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
The Perfect Manhattan
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What could be more perfect than a perfect Manhattan? We can't think of anything.

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  1. In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients over ice.
  2. Stir for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Strain contents into a chilled Manhattan coupe.
  4. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

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By in Bourbon, Cocktails Comments Off on Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill

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Cobble Hill

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
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You might not think to combine cucumber with Whiskey Bourbon, but trust us and add the cucumber!

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  1. In a mixing glass, muddle cucumber slices.
  2. Add remaining ingredients with ice.
  3. Stir for 8-12 seconds.
  4. Double strain contents into a Manhattan Coupe.
  5. Add a cucumber slice for garnish.

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Rye & Cocoa Sour
By in Cocktails, Revolution Rye Comments Off on Cocoa & Rye Sour

Cocoa & Rye Sour

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Rye & Cocoa Sour

Cocoa & Rye Sour

  • Author: Mad River Distillers
Rye & Cocoa Sour
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The Revolution Rye Whiskey, with notes of chocolate, pairs perfect with Angostura Cocoa Bitters.

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a chilled Coupe glass.

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By in Cocktails, First Run Rum Comments Off on Winter Daiquiri

Winter Daiquiri

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Winter Daiquiri

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First Run Rum, citrus and All-Spice Dram combine to make an excellent daiquiri for cold weather seasons.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz First Run Rum
  • ¼ oz All-Spice Dram
  • ½ oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Lime Juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 8-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain contents into a chilled Daiquiri Coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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By in Media & Events Comments Off on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!

Join us at our Burlington Tasting Room or online for our Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sales! 20% off all retail items (excludes alcohol).

Grab that shaker you've been wanting, experiment with a new bottle of bitters, stock up on Luxardo Cherries, and sport a Mad River Distillers t-shirt!