Taste of New England at Spruce Peak
Find us at A Taste of New England at Spruce Peak on August 27th from 12:00-4:00 PM. This great event brings together the region’s best chefs for a day of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, and more.
12th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
Find us on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the 12th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, VT. Over 30 Award-Winning Cheesemakers, artisan food producers, and local producers of wine, beer, and spirits.
Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum Dinner
Find us at Vermont Fresh Network’s (VFN) 24th Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms on July 31st from 5:00-8:00 PM. This event celebrates the best of Vermont food and the connections between chefs and local farmers and producers.
Mad River Distillers’ Mojito Season Recipes
Some mojitos are filled with mint, while some are more fruit-forward. Here's a roundup of our favorite Mojito recipes.
Mad Jungle Bird
Our riff on the classic tiki drink, the Jungle Bird, combining our First Run Rum with Bittercube Blackstrap Bitters.
Blueberry Smash Highball
A refreshingly smooth summer sipper made with a blueberry infused Rum 44, Fernet Vexia and Alice & The Magician’s Guinep soda.
Straight Bourbon-Poached Peaches
Try this Straight Bourbon-Poached Peaches recipe for a sweet and boozy treat. Add it over ice cream, or to your favorite cocktail!
July 4th Jello Shots
Add to your July 4th festivities is by serving up some red, white and blue boozy jello shots, made using our versatile Rum 44.
How to Make Orange Liqueur Using Our Rum 44
There are a variety of orange liqueurs you can purchase but if you’re interested in making your own, here is a recipe using our Rum 44.
Linchpin Daiquiri
A riff on a white rum daiquiri utilizing our First Run Rum and Linchpin Aperitivo, as well as Wood’s Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup.
Four Cider Cocktails To Try This Season
Here we share four of our favorite cider cocktail recipes using Revolution Rye and Maple Cask Rum to make from home this season.
Rye Cider Spritz
Combining Revolution Rye with Vermont-made Linchpin (or Aperol), ciders and bitters, this is sure to be a new favorite summertime refresher.
Travel Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Here we share a handful of Mad River Distillers cocktail recipes inspired by our travels and far away places.
Coconut Fizz
The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico. This cocktail is a riff on the popular drink, using our Vanilla Rum.
Dalat Gardens
This cocktail was inspired by Gragen Cook’s trip to Vietnam, and his discovery of Tamarind while there. Here, Gragen incorporates the flavors of Tamarind into a cocktail recipe featuring our Revolution Rye.
Bubbles, Brews, and Views at Shore Acres
Join us on the South Lawn at the beautiful Shore Acres Restaurant and Inn for this tasting event featuring over 15 local breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries!
Winners at the 2023 Ascot Awards
At this year's Ascot Awards, our Rum 44 received a gold award and our Burnt Rock Bourbon received a platinum award.
Winners at the 2023 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition
Mad River Distillers craft spirits received gold and silver medals at this year's WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition.
Blueberry Festival at the Apple Barn Country Store
Find us at the Blueberry Festival at the Apple Barn Country Bake Shop in Bennington, VT on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EDT). There will be a variety of vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities for all celebrating everything blueberry!
Spring Fling
Perfect for the spring season, this highball cocktail is made using our First Run Rum and a cinnamon and strawberry infused Aperol.
