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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

The Mad Nor’easter combines our Straight Bourbon with lime juice, maple syrup, ginger beer and Crude’s Lindsay Bitters. As we always say, bitters are a great way to add flavor to cocktails, and these bitters by @crudebitters feature a unique blend of toasted pecan and magnolia bark, with a hint of heat attributed to habanero.

To make this cocktail, add 1.5 oz. of our Straight Bourbon with 1/2 oz. each of lime juice and maple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake well and serve over ice in a rocks glass. Top with ginger beer and 1 dropper of Lindsay bitters. Garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy!

#madnoreaster #crudebitters #straightbourbon #craftcocktails #madriverdistillers

Losing an hour of sleep on Sunday? Sure, that`s painful. But you know what isn`t painful? The Painkiller @burlingtonbeer.

Sooooo sooooo gooood. 🍍🤤

#painkiller #burlingtonbeerco #craftcocktails #maplecaskrum #madriverdistillers

Grapefruit are known for their bittersweet and tangy flavor. In cocktails, the acidity of grapefruit adds a refreshing balance to sweet drinks, adding a bright hit of citrus that is a little tart and a little bitter.

Have some grapefruit juice at home? Make this West Ernest 44 cocktail incorporating our Rum 44 with grapefruit juice, lime juice, grenadine, IPA and Rizzo Bitters.

Find this and other grapefruit recipes via the link in our bio!

#WestErnest44 #Rum44 #grapefruitcocktail #cocktailrecipes #madriverdistillers

Bluebird days call for blueberry daiquiris!

Our Blueberry Daiquiri is simple to make, but so colorful and flavorful. It combines 2 oz. of Rum 44 with 3/4 oz. each of blueberry syrup and lime juice. Just shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe, and garnish with fresh blueberries. Cheers!

#bluebirdday #blueberrydaiquiri #Rum44 #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers

Treat yourself to something revolutionary this weekend. We bring you the Chocolate Revolution!

To make one from home:
👉 Add 1 oz. each of Revolution Rye, chocolate liqueur, and creme de cocoa, as well as ½ oz. of half & half and 2 dashes of chocolate bitters to a shaker with ice.
👉 Shake until well chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe.
👉 Garnish with shaved or grated chocolate, and enjoy!

#chocolaterevolution #revolutionrye #jointheryevolution #cocktailrecipe #madriverdistillers

The first documented encounter with a Sazerac cocktail came from an 1899 fraternity journal, stating at its New Orleans convention that they heard of this cocktail at the Sazerac House Bar. Bar owner William H. Handy’s family had purchased a bitters formula from A.A. Peychaud, and they needed a cocktail to promote it.

This cocktail, the Sazerac, became wildly successful. While the original recipe likely called for Cognac, the Handy’s recipe called for “good whiskey.” As Kyle, our Burlington Tasting Room Manager explains, “our spec uses a split base with the chocolate rye notes leaning on the roundness of the cognac for balance.”

To make one from home, you’ll need:
👉1.5 oz. of Revolution Rye
👉1/2 oz. of Pierre Ferrand 1840
👉1/2 oz. of simple syrup
👉3 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
👉absinthe (for a rinse)

Combine all ingredients except absinthe in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled rocks glass that has been rinsed with absinthe. Express and drop in a peel of lemon, and serve with chilled water. Cheers!

#sazerac #RevolutionRye #craftcocktails #craftspirits #madriverdistillers

Flipping the sour script! The Trinidad Sour is a whiskey sour riff where Angostura Bitters take center stage.

Order one from our Burlington Tasting Room, made with our smokey Burnt Rock Bourbon. 🍋

#trinidadsour #BurntRockBourbon #burlingtontastingroom #madriverdistillers

Snowy Fridays call for classic stories and classic sips like this Rye Manhattan! 📖 🙌

#revolutionrye #ryemanhattan #jointheryevolution #madriverdistillers

As the story goes, while at a bar in Havana, Ernest Hemingway requested a cocktail with less sugar and double the rum. “Papá Doble” (or the Hemingway Special) was born—a daiquiri combining rum with lime juice. The popular Hemingway Daiquiri is a riff that adds a little bit of sweetness back into the equation, with fresh grapefruit juice and a little Maraschino Liqueur.

To make one from home, combine 1.5 oz. of Rum 44, 3/4 oz. of fresh lime juice, and 1/4 oz. each of grapefruit juice and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur in a shaker. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, then garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!

#hemingwaydaiquiri #rum44 #cocktailrecipe #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers

If Valentine’s Day had you feeling more bitter than sweet, we’ve got just the cocktail for you!

A “Bitter Heart” combines our Vanilla Rum with Aperol, strawberries, simple syrup and lime juice. To make one from home:

🍓 Muddle 2 rinsed and chopped strawberries in a shaker.

🍓 Add 2 oz. of Vanilla Rum and 3/4 oz. each of Aperol, fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the shaker with ice.

🍓 Double strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a fresh strawberry. Cheers!

#bitterheart #VanillaRum #cocktailrecipe #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers

Let the good times roll! 🎭⚜️

This Fat Tuesday we’re pouring New Orleans–inspired specials straight from Manager Kyle’s hometown.

If you’ve never had a Hurricane… this is your moment.

#hurricane #fattuesday #mardigras #burlingtonvt #madriverdistillers

We’re used to breaking boundaries in the most Vermont way possible… Like combining Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Vermont maple syrup!

#SkiSeason #DoubleTappedMapleBourbonWhiskey #MadRiverDistillers

The Paper Plane is a popular modern classic combining equal parts of our Straight Bourbon with Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon juice. The result is a bittersweet cocktail with a beautiful and bright orange color.

To make one from home:
👉 Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
👉 Shake for about 30 seconds.
👉 Strain into a coupe glass, and enjoy!

#paperplane #straightbourbon #cocktailrecipe #craftdistiller #madriverdistillers

We amore Amaro, the Italian herbal liqueur that brings a bittersweet flavor to a variety of cocktails. There are many Amaro options (like Cynar), each with their own unique blend of herbs, roots, citrus, flowers and alcohol.

Want to learn more? Check out our latest blog post. We outline some of the most popular options, and provide cocktail recipes you can make using each!
(See link in bio.)

#Amaro #Cocktailrecipes #Craftcocktails #madriverdistillers

In need of some coffee-fueled libations?

We’re sharing our collection of coffee cocktails combining our spirits with hot coffee, cold brew, espresso and coffee liqueur.

For some buzzworthy recipes, see our link in bio!

#coffeecocktails #craftcocktails #vanillarum #madriverdistillers

We’ve been asked whether we’ll be closing tomorrow (Friday 1/30). We’ll be open during regular hours, with a brief closure from 3–5 pm for the rally at City Hall Park in Burlington.

Our goal has always been to create a place where people feel welcome, supported, and safe—especially during moments of uncertainty. Staying open is part of that commitment.

At the same time, we want to contribute in a meaningful way. On Friday, 25% of cocktail sales will be donated to the Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund providing legal aid and support to immigrants.

Our doors are open to all. We’re grateful to be part of a city that shows care for its vulnerable communities.

@vt_legal_defense_fund

#burlingtonvt #thisisvt #committedtocommunity #madriverdistillers

@railtrailflatbreadco is a special place where you can gather with great friends for great flatbread and great drinks. Did we use “great” too many times? We don’t think so! But stop in and experience the greatness for yourself.

While you’re there, order this Old Fashioned for something truly distinctive. This take on the classic is made from their barrel of our Burnt Rock Bourbon, which was finished in PX Sherry Casks.

#railtrailflatbread #oldfashioned #burntrockbourbon #pxsherry #craftspirits #madriverdistillers

Named a 2025 “Best Bar” in Boston, @bar.lunette is known for their incredible french-inspired sips. And oui, this Manhattan Noir made with our Revolution Rye... C`est magnifique!

Visit them in Brookline and taste for yourself!

#bostondrinks #barlunette #manhattannoir #revolutionrye #madriverdistillers

Keeping warm @jaypeakresort with a most sippable pocket-sized spirit—Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey!

#jaypeak #skivermont #madriverdistillers #craftspirits #doubletappedmaplebourbonwhiskey

It’s no secret that @juniperbtv makes a mean cocktail (and by mean, we mean amazing 🙌). Their bar has a great selection of spirits, including our Vermont-made rums and whiskeys. So, be sure to ask for Mad River in your next Old Fashioned, or in whatever cocktail speaks to you!

#juniperbarandrestaurant #revolutionrye #madriverdistillers #burlingtonvt #craftcocktails #craftspirits #oldfashioned

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