Litchfield Distillery Introduces Cocktails In Cans & Announces New Awards And Accolades

LITCHFIELD, Conn. – Oct. 1, 2018 – Litchfield Distillery (LD) in Litchfield, Connecticut, has introduced the beginnings of a line of Ready to Drink Cocktails in 12-ounce cans. “Canned cocktails is a fairly new, rapidly-growing segment of the alcohol beverage market,” stated Jack Baker, co-owner with his brothers David and Peter Baker, “and we wanted to…

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Mixology Spirit: Michela Zurstadt

“My personal cocktail-making philosophy is based on purity: using the freshest ingredients possible, and unadulterated modifiers. Respect for ingredients is key,” says Michela Zurstadt. Check out her Mixology Spirit cocktail, the Golden Gun.

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Maple Peach Tea Sipper

Thank you to Mixologist Christine Short (Zaragoza, New Milford) for creating a perfect cocktail recipe for our new Maple Bourbon. Many might not think to turn to bourbon in the hot summer months, but the Maple Peach Tea Sipper is a very refreshing drink to enjoy on the hottest of days. Served over ice, the…

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Mixology Spirit: Khalid Williams

“Making great cocktails consistently is almost like taking a Hippocratic oath: do no harm. If something is good already, don’t mess with it or overcomplicate it,” says mixologist Khalid Williams of Taprock Beer Bar & Refuge. Learn what ignites Khalid’s passion for making extraordinary cocktails.

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Meet the Batchers: Sharon Vaghi

In this issue of Meet the Batchers, we feature Sharon Vaghi, who has been on our team for a little over two years. We’re lucky to have a great team at Litchfield Distillery and we’re proud to showcase our team member’s Spirit of Hard Work® in each Meet the Batchers post.

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Mixology Spirit: Craig Ventrice

“There is nobility to be found in this work, and the best among us are in touch with that nobility in every part of the job.,” says Craig Ventrice, Bar and Beverage Manager for Bill Taibe’s Westport-based restaurant group, which includes Kawa Ni, The Whelk, and Jesup Hall.

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Mixology Spirit: Christine Short

Welcome to Mixology Spirit, a new Litchfield Distillery blog series dedicated to sharing the stories of creative and passionate mixologists who embody The Spirit Of Hard Work®. In this edition, we speak with Christine Short, Mixologist at Zaragoza.

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