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A super refreshing sipper, the Bourbon Pimm’s Cup combines our Straight Bourbon with Pimm’s Liqueur, cucumber, and lemon juice. It’s a great drink for a hot day, and a great option for celebrating National Bourbon Day on the 14th!
To make one from home, combine 1 oz. each of Straight Bourbon and Pimm’s Liqueur, and 1/2 oz. each of fresh cucumber juice and lemon juice in a collins or highball glass. Fill the glass with pebbled or crushed ice. Top with Sprite, and add a cucumber peel as garnish. Cheers!
#PimmsCup #StraightBourbon #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
TICKET GIVEAWAY!! We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Greensky Bluegrass, a Ben & Jerry’s Concert on the Green @shelburnemuseum on Wednesday, June 10th (presented by @highergroundmusic).
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One winner will be chosen at random to receive two tickets. Entries will be accepted until midnight on 6/8/26 in the US only. We’ll choose and announce one winner at random on 6/9/26.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Limit one entry per person. Odds of winning are dependent on the number of entrants. Void where prohibited. Per Instagram rules, this giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 21+ of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s Terms of Use.
#GreenskyBluegrass #ticketgiveaway #vermontgiveaway #vermontmusic #higherground #concertsonthegreen #shelburnemuseum #benandjerrys #madriverdistillers
Vote for us!
We’re honored to be nominated once again for a @sevendaysvt Seven Daysies Reader Choice Award in the DRINK category! Voting has begun, and we’d love your support with a vote for Best Spirits Distiller by 6/15.
Voting link in our bio!
#madriverdistillers #craftdistiller #sevendays #sevendaysies #thisisvt
TICKET GIVEAWAY!! We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Mt Joy (presented by Higher Ground) at the Champlain Valley Expo on Thursday, 6/4!
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One winner will be chosen at random to receive two tickets. Entries will be accepted until noon on Wednesday 6/3/26 in the US only. We’ll choose and announce one winner at random the evening of 6/3/26.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Limit one entry per person. Odds of winning are dependent on the number of entrants. Void where prohibited. Per Instagram rules, this giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 21+ of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s Terms of Use.
#MtJoy #ticketgiveaway #vermontgiveaway #vermontmusic #higherground #champlainvalleyexpo #madriverdistillers
TICKET GIVEAWAY!! We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see CAKE (presented by Higher Ground) at the Champlain Valley Expo on Tuesday, 6/2!
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One winner will be chosen at random to receive two tickets. Entries will be accepted until noon on Monday 6/1/26 in the US only. We’ll choose and announce one winner at random the evening of 6/1/26.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Limit one entry per person. Odds of winning are dependent on the number of entrants. Void where prohibited. Per Instagram rules, this giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 21+ of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s Terms of Use.
#CAKE #ticketgiveaway #vermontgiveaway #vermontmusic #higherground #champlainvalleyexpo #madriverdistillers
If you love wine and cocktails, there’s no reason you have to choose between them. Combining wine with spirits (along with citrus, herbs, and liqueurs), brings together the best qualities of both worlds! We’re talking layered flavors, bright acidity and refreshing bubbles.
Check out our wine cocktail recipes, from sparkling to spirit-forward—perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and wine lovers alike. (See link in bio!)
#winecocktails #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
If you’ve recently been to our Burlington Tasting Room, you may have met Annika, one of our talented bartenders who also supports our retail shop.
With 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Annika brings excellent organization and creative energy to our craft cocktail program. If you have questions about our spirits, our cocktails or our retail products, Annika is always happy to help.
When not at work, Annika enjoys tapping into their hard won culinary skills by cooking and entertaining with friends and family. If you visit our Burlington location, be sure to stop in and say hi! 👋
#meetourteam #burlingtontastingroom #madriverdistillers
A fresh summer sip made with fresh mint.
Every year on May 30th, cocktail enthusiasts celebrate National Mint Julep Day, a tribute to one of America’s most iconic warm-weather cocktails. Fresh mint is a staple ingredient in countless cocktails beyond the Mint Julep, including Mojitos, adult lemonades, and more.
If you enjoy the cooling, aromatic quality of mint, be sure to check out our latest blog post with a full collection of mint cocktail recipes, including this Mad Limoncello Mojito. (See link in bio).
#mintjulep #mojito #mintcocktails #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
Join us for another round of BTV Mini Golf at our Burlington Tasting Room this Saturday!
We’re one of the stops along the 18-hole mini golf scavenger hunt throughout downtown Burlington, courtesy of @adventuredinner and @theportableminigolfcompany, and sponsored by @helloburlington.
Get your tickets via the link in our bio, and be sure to pop in for a cocktail while you putt your way to victory.
#adventuredinner #helloburlington #theportableminigolfcompany #madriverdistillers #burlingtonvt
Want to see how and where our spirits are made? All of our products are fermented, distilled and bottled right in the Mad River Valley in Vermont, and you can see our process first-hand by scheduling a distillery tour! We offer tours (along with a tasting) on Tuesday-Friday of each week.
To book a tour, visit our website (or see the link in our bio!).
#madrivervalley #distillerytour #vermontmade #madriverdistillers
Need a little summer-inspired sipping this weekend? This super refreshing mojito is made with muddled watermelon and our Rum 44!
To make one from home:
👉Add 6 mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle them.
👉Chop ½ cup of watermelon into squares and add them to the shaker, then muddle again until it is juiced.
👉Add the Rum 44, lime juice and simple syrup to the shaker with ice.
👉Shake well, then double strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
👉Top with soda water, then garnish with 2-3 wedges of watermelon and a fresh sprig of mint, and enjoy!
#watermelonmojito #Rum44 #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
A cocktail with main character energy.
Sweet raspberry meets spicy rye in this Rye Smash. To make one from home, combine 2 oz. of our Revolution Rye with 1 oz. each of raspberry syrup and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a rocks glass and top with 1/4 oz. of Fernet Branca. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple raspberries, and enjoy!
#RevolutionRye #RyeSmash #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
All the minty deliciousness of a Mojito with the sweet citrus kick of a French 75.
This refreshing Old Cuban riff combines 1.5 oz. of our First Run Rum with 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice, 1 oz. of simple syrup, 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters and 6 mint leaves.
Don’t skip on the bitters! They perfectly enhance the flavor of this cocktail. Just shake all ingredients with ice, strain over fresh ice in a glass, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Cheers!
#firstrunrum #oldcuban #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
The perfect cocktail for a cloudy day like today, the Vermont N` Stormy combines 2 oz. of our First Run Rum with 1/2 oz. of fresh lime juice in a glass filled with ice. Just top with Vermont-made ginger beer and a few dashes of Angostura Bitters, then toss in some lime wheels as garnish.
The weekend is here! 🙌
#firstrunrum #craftcocktails #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
Take the scenic route!
Route 17 is a refreshing mix of maple, ginger, lime and mint, and it’s totally worth a stop.
To make one from home, fill a pint glass with ice. Add 1.5 oz. of Maple Cask Rum, then top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh mint, and enjoy!
#maplecaskrum #craftcocktails #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
Cinco de Mayo includes a familiar lineup of margaritas, palomas, and ice-cold Mexican lagers. While we appreciate those classics, we also like incorporating traditional Mexican flavors and ingredients—like agave, citrus, tamarind, and beer—into cocktails built around our rye whiskey and rum.
Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with something a little different this year? Check out our 4 cocktail recipes (with no tequila required!). See link in bio.
#cincodemayococktails #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
We’re expanding the Derby Day cocktail lineup beyond the traditional Mint Julep!
A great cocktail for Derby Day has a Bourbon base, balances brightness with seasonal ingredients, and is approachable for easy afternoon sipping while watching a race with friends.
If you’re looking to go beyond the traditional Mint Julep this year, we have 6 cocktail recipes that offer a fresh take on Derby Day sips. See link in bio!
#derbyday #derbydaycocktails #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
Join us @truggstavern for a Crawfish Boil this Saturday starting at 2pm!
We`ll be offering classic New Orleans cocktails, including our Revolution Rye Sazerac, our Mad River 75 (with a split base of Rum 44 and Cognac), and our Straight Bourbon Mint Julep (in honor of Derby Day)!
Proceeds will benefit silenceisviolence.org.
#truggstavern #silenceisviolence #madriverdistillers
Big flavor, small format.
Flask-size cocktails and bourbon sets–perfect for gifting (or keeping all to yourself). 🥃
Find them at a Tasting Room!
#giftsets #craftspirits #madriverdistillers
A margarita with rum instead of tequila? You bet!
Our Mad Marge is a delicious riff made with our First Run Rum. To make one from home:
👉 1.5 oz. of First Run Rum
👉 1.5 oz. of fresh orange juice
👉 1 oz. of Orange Curaçao
👉 1 oz. of lime juice
👉 1/2 oz. of Orgeat syrup
Dip the rim of a glass in lime juice, then in Mexican citrus seasoning (we used La Anita Clasico Seasoning), and set it aside. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds, then strain over ice in your prepared glass. Take a slice of orange and dip it into the seasoning, then add it as a garnish. Enjoy!
#MadMarge #FirstRunRum #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
Sun’s out, First Run’s out! ☀️💪🥃
#FirstRunRum #craftspirits #madriverdistillers
Spring is calling, and it brought cocktails! 🍹
Our 2026 Spring & Summer Cocktail Guide is packed with fresh, seasonal recipes that are perfect for patios, parties and everything in between.
Download it for free when you join our email list (no spam, just good spirits!).
👉 Sign up link in bio.
#seasonalcocktails #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
Good friends, good games and good drinks! What more could you want on a Thursday evening?
Join us this Thursday (and every 3rd Thursday) at our Burlington Tasting Room for Board Game Night!
#GameNight #BurlingtonTastingRoom #MadRiverDistillers
No sugaring season would be complete with some sips of Maple Cask Rum. If you’re looking for a simple cocktail to kick off the weekend, try a Caipirinha! Combine 2 oz. of Maple Cask Rum along with 1/2 oz. of Demerara syrup and half a lime (squeezed) in an old fashioned glass. Just stir, top with crushed ice, and enjoy!
#Caipirinhai #MapleCaskRum #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
Celebrate the warmer weather and the return of fruit! Join us at our Burlington Tasting Room on 4/22 as we explore the flavors of the season in our Spring Cocktail Class. Learn the basics of both shaken and stirred cocktails, while you enjoy 2 spring cocktails and snacks.
Seats are limited! Sign up before they sell out! (See link in bio.)
Get yourself some R&R with a Rumberry Daiquiri!
To make one from home, combine 2 oz. of Rum 44, 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice and 3/4 oz. of berry simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake for 20 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with your choice of berries, and enjoy!
#RumberryDaiquiri #Rum44 #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
A little spring inspiration, a little Vermont-made spirit, and maybe the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Join us at Focus – A Vermont Gallery in downtown Woodstock on Saturday, April 18 | 2–6 pm for a Mad River Distillers tasting surrounded by stunning photography and gift-worthy art. Come sip, wander, and find something beautiful. 21+ for tasting.
From bubbly cocktails like this Vermont Spritz to a spicy sip from a White Rum Michelada riff, the best brunch cocktails are designed for easy sipping while enjoying a leisurely late morning meal.
Check out our top 8 brunch cocktail recipes via the link in our bio!
#brunchcocktails #cocktailrecipes #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
From our Maple Cask Rum to our Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey, to the many cocktails we’ve made incorporating Vermont maple syrup, our love for this natural sweetener is no secret.
Did you know our Maple Cask Rum is aged in barrels that once held Wood`s Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup?
We also provide our bourbon barrels to Old City Syrup for their Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup.
Looking for some maple syrup sippers to make this sugaring season? Check out our blog post for recipes (see link in bio).
@oldcitysyrup @woodssyrup
#maplecocktails #maplecaskrum #doubletappedmaplebourbonwhiskey #madriverdistillers
Even on a cloudy day, some sunshine is just a sip away.
This Pineapple Daiquiri is a simple way to sip on something tropical no matter where you are. To make one from home, add the following to a shaker with ice:
👉 2 oz. of Rum 44
👉 1 oz. of pineapple juice
👉 3/4 oz. of lime juice
👉 1/2 oz. of simple syrup
Just shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass, and let the sunshine in.🍍😎
#pineappledaiquiri #rum44 #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers
Introducing... Spring Pollen Rum!
Our most seasonal release yet. Delicately infused with notes of fresh-cut grass, goldenrod, and the exact thing making your eyes itch right now. Buy 6 bottles and get a free pack of Zyrtec.
It`s spring in a glass, for better or worse.
Available for a limited time only! 😉
#AprilFools #springinvermont #MadRiverDistillers
Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey… The unofficial spirit of maple and mud season. 🍁
#mapleseason #mudseason #DoubleTappedMapleBourbonWhiskey #madriverdistillers
It’s Rye Day Friday! And since the sun is shining, we’re welcoming the weekend with our Rye Gold Rush.
To make one from home, combine 2 oz. of Revolution Rye with 1 oz. each of honey simple syrup and fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a twist of lemon, and enjoy!
#RyeDay #RyeGoldRush #RevolutionRye #madriverdistillers
For those of you that missed @mothership_flatbreadbtv while they were closed for renovations, we have good news. They are back in action, and better than ever!
Not that you ever need a reason to visit, but don’t miss their current cocktail special, Operation Midnight. This flavorful sipper is made with our Revolution Rye, Nux Alpina, Spiced Simple and Angostura and Orange Bitters.
#flatbreadbtv #mothership #RevolutionRye #madriverdistillers
The sip and snack game is on point @deviltakesaholiday in Burlington.
This towering cocktail is the Kirk Steele, Man on a Mission. It combines an impressive number of ingredients, including our Vanilla Rum, Flor de Caña, Licor 43, Midori, coconut cream, lime, egg white, cream, ginger beer, and it’s topped with graham cracker crumbs.
While it takes about 10 minutes to make, it tastes like Key Lime Pie in a glass, and is well worth the wait!
#deviltakesaholiday #burlingtonvt #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
When it snows on the first day of Spring, it`s time to take out that cocktail shaker.
#welcometospring #vermontlife #straightbourbon #madriverdistillers
Bring on the lighter, brighter and refreshing spring sippers! It’s time for berries, herbs, florals, citrus and bubbles in our cocktails (like the bubbles found in this Elderflower 75).
For this recipe, and other top spring season options, check out our link in bio!
#springcocktails #Rum44 #cocktailrecipes #craftspirits #madriverdistillers
If you prefer to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a cocktail, we have you covered with ideas! Check out this riff on an Irish Coffee, or see how to make a Stout Sour, or a green-colored cocktail (see our link in bio)! 🍀
#stpatricksdaycocktails #cocktailrecipes #craftspirits #madriverdistillers
The weekend is here! Time to Bourbon like a boss.
#straightbourbon #cheerstotheweekend #craftspirits #madriverdistillers
At a bar and not sure what to order? You can’t go wrong with a Manhattan.
A classic Manhattan combines 2 oz. of Bourbon or Rye along with 1 oz. of sweet vermouth and a couple dashes of bitters. But there are so many great riffs out there to explore, like this Black Walnut Manhattan.
To make this cocktail, combine 2 oz. of our Straight Bourbon, 1 oz. of Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, 1 dash of Angostura Bitters and 2 dashes of Strong Water Black Walnut Bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a Luxardo cherry. 🍒
#manhattancocktails #blackwalnutmanhattan #straightbourbon #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
