Posts by Litchfield Distillery
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.
Read MoreMaple 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…
Read MoreMixology 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.
Read MoreThe Mint Julep–A Classic Cocktail Recipe
Maybe it’s time to enjoy this delicious drink year round!
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreMixology 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.
Read MoreMixology 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.
Read MoreValentine’s Day Raspberry Bliss Cocktail
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we set out to create a delicious cocktail for couples to enjoy as they celebrate the evening. Our Raspberry Bliss is the perfect marriage of sweet, tart and bubbly. The elderflower liqueur adds herbal character along with sweet floral notes to help round out this dynamic cocktail. It’s rather simple…
Read MoreOur Fifth Beatle
The Batchers congratulate Tony Vengrove who celebrates the first anniversary of Makery Coworking—Litchfield County’s first coworking home for freelancers and entrepreneurs, located on Bank Street in New Milford. Tony also owns and operates Miles Finch Innovation, our strategic partner for branding and marketing since our launch. Tony is the driving force behind the design of…
Read MoreLitchfield Distillery Flavored Vodkas Recognized by The Fifty Best
Litchfield Distillery announced it was honored by The Fifty Best for its locally-made flavored vodkas, winning a total of three medals. The Fifty Best recently evaluated 34 Flavored Vodka from across the United States for its distinguished “Best Flavored Vodka” awards for 2017. Litchfield Distillery’s Blueberry Flavored Vodka received Gold Medal honors, while their Strawberry…
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