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If you find yourself with some fresh herbs around the house, be sure to check out our website for cocktail recipes you can make incorporating them.
This Garden Rum & Tonic is made with 1 oz. of a homemade rosemary simple syrup, 1.5 oz. of Rum 44, 1 oz. of fresh lemon juice, and it’s topped with @fevertree_usa Tonic Water.
#gardenrumtonic #Rum44 #herbcocktails #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
When you stop into the James Beard-nominated @honeyroadrestaurant and the bartender offers to surprise you with a “yummy” drink made from your favorite Mad River rum, you always say “yes!” And yes… it was delish!
Any guesses on the ingredients?
Be sure to ask for Mad River spirits on your next visit to Honey Road!
#honeyroad #madriverdistillers #burlingtonvt #craftcocktails #craftspirits
In the heart of the Mad River Valley, you’ll find @5thquartervt, where they are all about sustainable sourcing of products and supporting small producers—ranging from Vermont meats and cheeses to wines and spirits.
Ryan here is opening a bottle of our First Run Rum for a tasting. As one of our Tasting Room locations, this is a great place to taste and stock up on all of our spirits, while also gathering the ingredients you’d need for an epic charcuterie board!
#waitsfieldtastingroom #madriverdistillers #5thquarterbutcherandprovisions #madrivervalley #waitsfieldvt #craftspirits
A Burlington Free Press article from 1837 referred to the Hot Toddy as a “cure-all” for those with colds. As a distiller located in a cold northern climate, we’re no strangers to the many benefits of a Hot Toddy.
Check out our latest blog post for more history and some recipes to make from home! (Link in bio.)
#hottoddy #wintercocktails #craftcocktails #craftspirits #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
Here’s a cold weather version of Brazil’s national tropical cocktail—the Winter Caipirinha! It’s a simple cocktail, built right in a rocks glass using fresh squeezed lime juice and our Maple Cask Rum.
To make one from home:
👉 Squeeze the juice from each half of the lime in a rock glass, then add in the limes.
👉 Add a bar spoon of sugar to the rocks glass, and muddle into the fresh squeezed lime juice.
👉 Add the Maple Cask Rum to the rocks glass, then fill the glass with crushed or pebbled ice.
👉 Dump the contents of the rock glass into a shaker, and dump back and forth a couple times until ingredients are incorporated, then enjoy!
#wintercaipirinha #caipirinha #maplecaskrum #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Winters are long and cold here in the Northeast. That’s why tropical daydreams are as familiar as potholes on a heavily salted road.
If you can’t travel south this winter, you can always give yourself a warming taste of the tropics with a delicious vacation-inspired cocktail at home.
For our favorite tropical cocktail recipes, see our link in bio!
#tropicalcocktails #vacationcocktails #maplecaskrum #vanillarum #firstrunrum #pxrum #rum44 #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
When you saw those negative temps outside, did you instinctively reach for a Hot Toddy like we did? Because brrrrrrr….. 🥶
A cure for the cold, in more ways than one!
#hottoddy #vermontlife #maplecaskrum #wintercocktails #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
A really GOOD cocktail at a really GOOD comedy club.
The Snowbird cocktail @vtcomedy combines our Vanilla Rum with Malibu, pineapple juice, lime juice and coco cream.
Escape the snow with a great show, and daydream of warmer temps with this delicious tropical sipper.
#vermontcomedyclub #snowbird #burlingtonvt #VanillaRum #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
Celebrate the new year with us at our Burlington Tasting Room! We`ll be serving up fizzy sips all day long. In addition to our usual cocktail menu, you can order one of these special New Years Eve cocktails:
👉 The FR75 made with First Run Rum, cognac, lemon, orange oleo & bubbly.
👉 High Wire made with PX Rum, Amaro Averna, coffee, mole bitters & tonic.
👉 Baja Royale made with Vanilla Rum, Rum 44, Cointreau, Velvet Falernum, orgeat, blue curacao & bubbly.
👉 Lady Beau made with Pear 44, Becherovka, Dry Curacao, lemon, sweet potato syrup, foamer & soda.
See you soon! Cheers!🥂
#happynewyears #burlingtonvt #burlingtontastingroom #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
An Old Fashioned cocktail in the New North End of Burlington. This sipper from the @butter_bar_and_kitchen isn’t made with Bourbon or Rye. This one is made with our Maple Cask Rum, simple syrup and both chocolate and orange bitters, and it’s delish! Cheers!
#butterbarandkitchen #burlingtonvt #maplecaskrumoldfashioned #MapleCaskRum #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
A little post-Christmas Rendezvous.
To make this from home, combine 2 oz. of our Vanilla Rum with 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz. of Aperol and 1/2 oz. of grapefruit simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds, then double strain into a chilled coupe and enjoy!
#rendezvous #VanillaRum #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Wishing you all so much joy this snowy holiday season. Cheers!
#craftdistiller #vermontmade #drinklocalvt #madriverdistillers
The countdown is on!
Do yourself a solid, and relax with a Red Hook for the holidays. To make one from home, add 2 oz. of Revolution Rye, 1/2 oz. of Luxardo Maraschino, 1/2 oz. of Punt e Mes and a few dashes of @bennettbitters Cocktail Bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for about 15 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry, and enjoy!
#RedHook #RevolutionRye #jointheryevolution #holidaycocktail #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
At the end of a long week, the Maple Cider Old Fashioned at the Vermont Cider Lab in Essex really hits the spot! Made with their Smelvis (maple syrup) cider and our Straight Bourbon, it’s a crisp and clean Vermont take on a classic Old Fashioned.
There are a variety of delicious and unique cider variations to try @vtciderlab, so be sure to stop in and find your favorite. While there, you can grab a bottle of Maximus, a cider aged in our Bourbon Barrels!
#vermontciderlab #essexvt #maplecideroldfashioned #StraightBourbon #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
In addition to good eats this holiday season, why not prepare some holiday drinks? We have a great list of seasonal cocktails you can make at home featuring traditional holiday flavors that would incorporate easily into all your festive food plans. See our recipes link below!
madriverdistillers.com/news-blog/mrd-btv-blog-post/holiday-cocktails-at-home/
#holidaycocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailrecipes #cocktailsathome #drinkvt #madeinvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
It’s like a hint of the tropics in the middle of winter.
“Sweet Chai of Mine” @4quartersbrew in Winooski combines our First Run Rum with maple chai tea syrup and fresh lime and pineapple juices. It’s a sweet contrast to these cold days of December.
Order one and snag a seat by the fireplace! 🍹🔥
#fourquartersbrewing #winooskivt #FirstRunRum #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
You know the phrase two birds, one stone? It’s the idea that you can accomplish two goals or tasks with a single action. Well, we’ve got your “two birds” situation right here at our Burlington Tasting Room, where you can enjoy a cocktail AND accomplish your holiday shopping at the same time:
✔️ Spirits
✔️ Barware supplies
✔️ Syrups
✔️ Bitters
✔️ Glassware
✔️ Apparel
It’s more like a dozen birds, one stone, but you get the idea. Check out our full gift guide (link in bio) and be sure to stop by this weekend!
#vermontgifts #madriverdistillers #burlingtontastingroom #burlingtonvt #drinklocalvt #drinklocalbooze #madeinvt #vermontmade #supportlocalvt
Serve up something impressive during this festive season!
A riff on a whiskey sour, the NY Sour carefully layers a red wine float, giving it a unique taste and a beautiful presentation. We recommend @bettersbitters Miraculous Foamer (which you can find at our Burlington Tasting Room).
To make this from home, add all ingredients (except the red wine) to a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a large rocks glass over a large ice cube. Foam will form on the top. Insert a barspoon upside down into the rocks glass so it is slightly in the foam. Slowly pour the wine over the spoon, then enjoy!
#nysour #StraightBourbon #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
If you love hot cocoa during the holidays, make it a boozy one by combining a few essential ingredients: 6 oz. of prepared hot cocoa, 1.5 oz. of Vanilla Rum and several drops of bitters (we recommend mint or mole bitters).
#boozyhotcocoa #vanillarum #holidaycocktails #craftcocktails #cocktailrecipe #cocktailsathome #drinkvt #madeinvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
For incredible craft cocktails, @the126vt is always on point. This seasonal Coquito is a Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog made with Flor de Caña and our Vanilla Rum. It’s also vegan, and $1 from each one sold is being donated to the UVM Cancer Center. So, go and get some very worthy holiday cheers!
#deli126 #burlingtonvt #supportlocalvt #burlingtonvt #drinklocalvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
We will once again be at the Good Trade Makers Market this weekend at Hula in Burlington. This is your opportunity to shop from nearly 100 independent makers and manufacturers (including us!).
Tickets are going fast, so grab yours quick! A drink ticket is included with your entry. (See link in bio).
📷: @goodtrademakersmarket
#goodtrademakersmarket #burlingtonvt #hulaburlington #independentmakers #supportlocalvt #thisisvt #burlingtonvt #drinklocalvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Join us for an Industry Night and Food Drive on 12/9 benefitting our local @northendfoodpantry. All are welcome! Bring a non-perishable food item between 5-8pm and receive $5 off any of our menu cocktails. 🥃
Food will be available for purchase from @gerbersjointvt at our Burlington Tasting Room.
#industrynight #northendfoodpantry #gerbersjoint #BurlingtonTastingRoom #supportlocalvt #thisisvt #burlingtonvt #drinklocalvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Equal Parts = Easy Peasy.
In an equal parts cocktail, all ingredients are used in equal measure, making it super easy to remember. Our 1794 cocktail is made with equal parts (1.5 ounces each) of Campari, Carpano Antica and Revolution Rye.
To check out some easy and very tasty equal parts cocktail recipes, check out our blog post (see link in bio!).
#equalparts #equalpartscocktails #RevolutionRye #jointheryevolution #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
The gift giving season has arrived! If you have a cocktail (or mocktail) lover in your life, consider our Burlington Tasting Room your one-stop spirits gift shop. Our retail section has a variety of items to make an incredible gift basket, and it`s a great way to support local.
Stop by for some gifting inspiration, for a tasting or a cocktail!
#vermontgifts #madriverdistillers #burlingtontastingroom #thisisvt #supportlocalvt #burlingtonvt #madeinvt #vermontmade #drinkvt #craftdistiller
NEW! For all you Bourbon lovers, check out our latest Gift Set, featuring our Straight Bourbon, Burnt Rock Bourbon, and our Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey. These “flask-size” bottles are perfect for sampling and gifting.
Read below for more on each of these spirits:
🥃 Our Straight Bourbon is made using regional non-GMO grains. At 46% ABV, it has a deep and rich aroma of Vermont-grown corn, smokiness on the palate, and a smooth aromatic finish.
🥃 Our Burnt Rock Bourbon is made with a combination of 70% Corn, 15% Rye, and 15% Smoked Barley. At 45% ABV, this whiskey explodes with flavor and spice, with just a touch of smoke.
🥃 Our Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey combines our Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Vermont maple syrup. At 38% ABV, this cordial is great on the rocks and in an Old Fashioned cocktail.
Pick up a set at one of our Tasting Rooms!
#straightbourbon #burntrockbourbon #doubletappedmaplebourbonwhiskey #bourbongifts #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Now that we’ve had our first snow storm, it’s time to make a First Tracks!
This simple equal parts cocktail is a unique combination of our First Run Rum, Falernum, Aloe Liqueur and lime juice. To make one from home, combine ¾ oz. of each ingredient in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a lime wheel. Enjoy!
#firsttracks #wintercocktails #FirstRunRum #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Classic cocktails like the Bourbon Old Fashioned are always on our Burlington Tasting Room menu, but this particular classic featured for the holiday season is made with our Doubled Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey, for that extra hit of Vermont flavor.
Prefer our Straight or Burnt Rock Bourbon instead? Just ask! 🥃
#burlingtontastingroom #drinkvt #madeinvt #classiccocktails #craftcocktails #craftspirits #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
In addition to the always-available Classic cocktails, we now have new Seasonal whiskey and rum cocktails on our menu at the Burlington Tasting Room! Be sure to stop in and order one this week!
#burlingtontastingroom #drinkvt #madeinvt #craftcocktails #craftspirits #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
This Thanksgiving, instead of jellied cranberry, try a candied cranberry in a Cranberry Bog cocktail!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re sharing all our favorite autumn cocktail recipes so you can work some delicious sippers into your Thanksgiving dinner menu. Check them out via the link in our bio!
#thanksgivingcocktails #craftcocktails #craftspirits #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Bet you haven’t seen a whiskey sour this color before!
This is our Stout Sour, a whiskey sour riff made with a stout simple syrup, our Revolution Rye, and of course, lemon juice.
We love a whiskey sour, and we’ve made a variety of riffs over the years. To make this from home, and to check out our other whiskey sour riffs recipes, see the link in bio!
#whiskeysour #stoutsour #craftcocktails #revolutionrye #jointheryvolution #madeinvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
This whiskey sour riff features a bold color AND flavor thanks to the half ounce of Angostura Bitters combined with our Revolution Rye.
Intrigued? Here’s how you can make one from home:
TRINIDAD SOUR
👉1 oz. of Revolution Rye
👉1 oz. of Orgeat
👉3/4 oz. of fresh lemon juice
👉1/2 oz. of Angostura Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake briefly, then strain into a small wine glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
#whiskeysour #trinidadsour #angosturabitters #revolutionrye #jointheryvolution #madeinvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Chris @exeter_apothecary serving up a trifecta of incredible cocktails he created with our Vanilla Rum, Straight Bourbon and Revolution Rye. These were paired with small plates during their Mad River 3 Course Menu earlier this week.👏
#exeterapothecary #newhampshire #cocktailpairing #VanillaRum #StraightBourbon #RevolutionRye #madriverdistillers
Calling all collectors! The last few bottles of our Founders Reserve Rye are available right now @cambridgewinespirits1978. This is your last chance at a bottle of our 10-year aged rye whiskey. Crafted from a unique mashbill of 100% Northeast-grown Danko Rye, and complemented by un-malted, malted and chocolate rye variations, this spirit is unparalleled in depth and character.
#whiskeycollectors #limitedspirits #limitedreleases #foundersreserverye #cambridgewineandspirits #bostondrinks #madeinvt #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers
Order a Mad Apple Fundraiser Cocktail now through 11/7, and we’ll donate $2 from each one sold to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Help us spread the word on this fundraiser, and we`ll enter you for a chance to win a $25 gift card! The details:
🍎 Our Mad Apple is made from 100% Vermont apples, and many of the apple pickers in our state are from Jamaica, where they and their families have been impacted by the hurricane.
🍎 We support the fundraising efforts of World Central Kitchen as they raise funds to provide fresh meals to communities in Jamaica.
🍎 Help us spread the word on our Cocktail Fundraiser and the fundraising efforts of World Central Kitchen, and we`ll enter you for a chance at a $25 gift card to our Burlington Tasting Room.
🍎 If you prefer to make a direct donation to World Central Kitchen, see the link our bio!
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
👉Like this post
👉Tag 2 friends in the comments
Entries will be accepted until midnight on 11/7/25 in the US only. We’ll choose and announce one winner for the gift card at random on 11/8/25. 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.
Let`s pull together in support of our community, both near and far. 🍎
#cocktailfundraiser #WorldCentralKitchen #HurricaneMelissa #MadApple #Madriverdistillers #burlingtontasitngroom #vermontgiveaway #lovevermont #vermontlife #jamaica
Curaçao is a popular and flavorful ingredient used in a variety of cocktails, including Margaritas, Mai Tai’s, Cosmopolitans and more. At Mad River Distillers, we have our own favorite cocktails made with this orange liqueur, including our Autumn Revolution.
For our top 5 recipes, see our link in bio!
#Curacao #CuracaoCocktails #RevolutionRye #AutumnRevolution #CraftCocktails #CraftSpirits #MadRiverDistillers
The classic whiskey sour gets a Vermont glow-up at The Venetian Soda Lounge thanks to our Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey. The maple beautifully balances the sour citrus for a simple but sophisticated sipper.
If this video (courtesy of the @venetiansodalounge), is making you thirsty, be sure to stop in and order one this weekend! And as always, you can find bottles of all our spirits at our Tasting Rooms.
#venetiansodalounge #DoubleTappedMapleBourbonWhiskey #maplewhiskeysour #craftcocktails #burlingtonvt #madriverdistillers
Bring on the pumpkin spice with this Old Fashioned riff! 🎃
Combine 2 oz. of our Burnt Rock Bourbon, 1/2 oz. of @hipstirscocktails Pumpkin Spice Syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Stir and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and garnish with an orange peel.
To mix up this Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned from home, stop into our Burlington Tasting Room for supplies!
#hipstirs #pumpkinspice #oldfashioned #fallcocktails #burlingtontastingroom #burntrockbourbon #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
The Maple Whiskey Sour @venetiansodalounge, made with our Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey!
Here, the maple is balanced beautifully with fresh lemon juice. But don’t just take our word for it… Stop in and order one for yourself while you kick back and enjoy the one-of-a-kind ambiance at the Venetian.
For a bottle of Double Tapped, visit our Burlington Tasting Room on St. Paul Street!
#venetiansodalounge #DoubleTappedMapleBourbonWhiskey #maplewhiskeysour #craftcocktails #burlingtonvt #madriverdistillers
If you’re the kind of host that likes to make the most out of their parties, then a party punch is a great way to start!
We’ve created a few different recipes you can mix up in a big batch in advance of your next social gathering. See our link in bio!
#partypunch #MapleCaskRum #cocktailrecipes #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers
We’re in peak apple picking season, which makes it the best time of year to get your hands on some fresh apple cider to work into your next cocktail creation.
With its sweet and tart flavor, apple cider creates a nice and flavorful balance when combined with dark spirits.
We have made several cider cocktails of our own over the years, including our Stick Season Toddy made with Straight Bourbon or Maple Cask Rum. For this recipe and others, visit the link in bio! 🍎
#fallinvermont #fallcocktails #applecider #stickseasontoddy #StraightBourbon #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers
