In a show of support for the Commonwealth’s burgeoning distilled spirits industry, Virginia ABC has enacted temporary SHIPPING privileges for in-state distilleries to Virginia residents while tastings rooms are closed in concert with Governor Northam’s Executive Orders.
There are a lot of craft whiskies on the market today, and you may ask, “What’s so special about Catoctin Creek? What makes us different?” Allow our founder Scott Harris to explain…
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
1/2 oz Amaro, such as Cynar
1/2 oz sweet Vermouth, such as Noilly Prat, or Flying Fox Vineyards
2-3 dashes of Chocolate bitters
Garnish – Luxardo cheery
PREPARATION
Combine all ingredients over ice, stir, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. Enjoy!
This is a bitter sweet take on the classic Manhattan. It’s boozey with a bitter bite that has a touch of sweetness which balances out to be the perfect evening beverage on a cool fall or summer night. Or any night for that matter. If you like classics such as the Manhattan, this should be right up your alley.
INGREDIENTS
Chilled coupe glass
1 1/2 oz Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
1 oz Dolin Rouge Vermouth
1/2 oz Cynar
1 dash bokers bitters
PREPARATION
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add cracked ice and stir for up to 12 seconds or until you feel the ice start to release and the drink is diluted enough but not too watered down. Strain this into your coupe glass and garnish with the twist of a lemon. You can enjoy this drink on the rocks if you wish.
SUBMITTED BY
Paul Kirk of Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
A refreshing play on the standard “fizz”
INGREDIENTS
1.5oz Catoctin Watershed Gin
1 oz Ransom Dry Vermouth
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz simple syrup
PREPARATION
Serve in a 12 oz collins glass with ice Top with pinch of sea salt and soda water Garnish with lime wheel
SUBMITTED BY
Brian Sallade of Local Roots – A Farm to Table Restaurant
1314 Grandin Rd SW