Source Spotlight: Wood’s Vermont Syrup Company
Learn how Mad River Distiller's partnership with Wood's Vermont Syrup Company results in two excellent products—Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup and Maple Cask Rum.
The Difference Between Mad River’s Rums
Learn the difference between our five Mad River rums, what makes each of them unique, and some suggested cocktails you can mix at home.
Literary Drinking at the Rochester Cocktail Revival
Find us at the Literary Drinking event at Nox in Rochester on September 2nd as part of the Rochester Cocktail Revival (RCR).
#drinkitforward with Autumn Sour
In support of #drinkitforward and Outright Vermont, we're donating $1 for each Autumn Sour purchased in September.
Industry Night at The Pint
Join us at Industry Night at The Pint. Derek Grimm and Charlie Kazar will create some crave worthy cocktails with Mad River Distillers.
Autumn Sour
1 1/2 oz Maple Cask Rum (or Bourbon) 1/2 oz Cream Sherry (Lustau Solera Sherry) 1/2 oz Lemon juice 1 TBSP of Pumpkin Butter 4 dashes Angostura bitters Combine all ingredients into a shaker. Shake the contents and strain them over large ice in a rocks glass, or in a coup glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick […]
Bartender Spotlight Series: Emily Morton of The 126
Have you discovered The 126? Located at 126 College Street in Burlington, Vermont is The 126. Step inside and you will discover a bustling cocktail lounge filled with soft jazz music, the sound of cocktails being shaken, and patrons enjoying libations (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) made by the excellent Bartenders. Originally opened as Deli 126 […]
Garden Rum & Tonic
1.5 oz RUM 44 1 oz Lemon Juice 1 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup Fever Tree Tonic Water Rosemary Sprig In a shaker add rum, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup with ice. Shake for about 8-10 seconds. Strain contents into a glass, top off with tonic water. Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish. Rosemary Syrup: In a […]
Grapefruit Daiquiri
2 oz Vanilla Rum 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 6 Dashes Scrappy's Grapefruit Bitters In a shaker add all ingredients with ice. Shake for about 8-10 seconds. Strain contents into a coupe glass. Rosemary sprig for garnish.
Boozy Dolgana Coffee
Combine instant coffee, espresso powder, sugar and hot water in a bowl. Whisk until fluffy. Combine Vanilla Rum and milk in a shaker over ice, shake lightly. Pour contents of shaker into a glass, add whipped coffee on top.
Smokey Bokey
Combine in a shaker over ice, shake briefly. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass and garnish with 4 dashes Angostura Bitters, and 1 spray of Alice & The Magician Autumn Bonfire Spray.
Old Pal
1 oz Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz Cappelletti 1 oz Dolin Blanc vermouth Combine in a mixing glass over ice, stir briefly. Strain into a small wine glass and garnish with an orange peel.
Spanish Negroni
1.5 oz PX Rum 0.5 oz Cappalletti 0.75 oz Carpano Antica 0.25 oz Abracadabra Cold Brew Coffee Combine in a mixing glass over ice, stir briefly. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
Old Cuban
2 oz First Run Rum 0.75 oz Mint Simple Syrup 1 oz Lime Juice 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Fever Tree Club Soda Combine in a shaker over ice, shake briefly. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass, top off with club soda and garnish with a Mint Sprig.
Trinidad Sour
1 oz Revolution Rye Whiskey 1 oz Orgeat 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 0.5 Angostura Bitters Combine in a shaker over ice, shake briefly. Strain into a small wine glass and garnish with a lemon peel. Watch how to make it here!
Boulevardier
1.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey 0.75 oz Cocchi di Torino 0.75 oz Campari Combine in a mixing glass over ice, stir briefly. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass and garnish with an orange peel.
PX Palmetto
1.5 oz PX Rum 1.5 oz Cocchi di Torino 4 dashes Scrappy's Orange Bitters Combine in a mixing glass over ice, stir briefly. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel.
Airmail
2 oz First Run Rum 0.75 oz Honey Syrup 0.75 oz Lime Juice Sparkling Wine Combine in a shaker over ice, shake briefly. Strain into a Highball glass, top off with sparkling wine and garnish with a lime wheel.
