February, 2017 | Tamworth Distilling

10 Scratch-Made Cocktail Menus in New Hampshire

When we say “small batch”, we truly mean it! Few of our #ScratchMade spirits make it out of the distillery shop simply because they’re extremely limited and precious. Most of our limited releases sell out the very first weekend that they hit the shelves.

However, we are able to produce large-scale distillations of select spirits like White Mountain Vodka, Art in the Age Chicory Root, & Camp Robber Whiskey, which are distributed throughout New Hampshire.

We made a list of some of our favorite spots to drink Tamworth Distilling spirits throughout the state:

1.) Black Cap Grille

Settlers Crossing, 1498 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860

Experience the White Mountains with four classic White Mountain Vodka serves.

2.) Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante

312 Daniel Webster Hwy #3, Meredith, NH 03253

Enjoy their full #ScratchMade menu that features all three of our distributed spirits: White Mountain Vodka, Art in the Age Chicory Root, & Camp Robber Whiskey

3.) Squam Lake Inn

As we thaw out from a long winter, we’re beginning to look forward to the Squam Lake Inn opening for the warm season. Squam Lake Inn serves beautiful craft cocktails on their deck and screened porch.

4.) Flatbread Company

2760 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860

One of our first partners in the industry whom we share a similar vision with. Nothing beats a freshly made brick oven pizza with a White Mountain Mule.

5.) Earth Eagle Brewings

165 High St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Experience their amazing selection of craft beers and a mean with White Mountain Vodka Bloody Mary.

6.) Corner House Inn

2 Main St, Center Sandwich, NH 03227

Quintessentially New Hampshire with a cozy pub and fireplaces. Their cocktail list features all 3 of our spirits: White Mountain Vodka, Art in the Age Chicory Root, and Camp Robber Whiskey.

7.) Black Trumpet

9 Ceres St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Owner and chef Evan Mallett was just nominated for a James Beard award for Black Trumpet’s incredible menu, which includes Art in the Age Chicory Root.

8.) 7^th settlement brewing

7 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820

7th Settlement Brewing has a strict commitment to staying local, and we’re glad that it includes White Mountain Vodka, Art in the Age Chicory Root, and Camp Robber Whiskey!

9.) Wolfe’s Tavern at Wolfeboro Inn

90 N Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

A Beautiful Inn on lake Winni offeringWhite Mountain Vodka, Art in the Age Chicory Root, and Camp Robber Whiskey. Why not taste all three and stay the night?

10.) Local Eatery

21 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH 03246

The name says it all – and they offer all 3 of our distributed spirits!

The Reverend’s Love Potion

Masked in mystery and inspired by legend, love potions have been brewing for centuries. Discover the powerful properties of these homemade brews with The Universal Spirit!

This Valentines Day we’re offering a Universal Spirit Valentine’s Day Gift Kit for $50. The kit includes: dried herbs need for infusing, sugar for simple syrup, mason jar, stainless steel strainer and directions on how to concoct your own recipes and love potions.

Once you obtain a bottle of your own, enjoy these recipes to create romantic DIY gifts, or to imbibe with someone special.

Rev’s Pomegranate Cosmos Cosmopolitans

Serves 4 (or 1, depending your day)

½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
1 Cup Pomegranate Juice
¼ Cup Orange Liqueur
¼ Lime Juice, freshly squeezed

In pitcher blend all ingredients, cover and set aside until ready to serve (refrigerate if serving more than 2-3 hours later). To serve: In a cocktail shaker with ice, add half the Cosmopolitan mixture (or as much as you like). Shake until well chilled and strain in chilled up glasses.

The Good Reverend’s Rose Bitters

For the Base Bitter Solution:

1 heaping teaspoon Gentian
1 heaping teaspoon Wild Cherry Bark
1 heaping teaspoon Wormwood, dried*
½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit

*Note: If Wormwood cannot be found, double the Gentian or Wild Cherry Bark

For the Aromatic Rose Solution:

1 Tablespoon Rose Petals, dried
1 teaspoon Rose Hips
½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit

In a clean jar with an air tight lid, add the Gentian, Wild Cherry Bark, Wormwood and Universal Spirit. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for one week- shake the jar daily. Strain the Bitter mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, discard solids. Add an equal amount of water to the amount of bitter solution, cover and set aside.

In another clean jar with an air tight lid, add the Rose Petals, Rose Hips and Universal Spirit. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days- shake the jar daily. Test the solution after the 3rd day for aroma and taste, and every subsequent day until a desired strength is achieved.

Strain the Rose mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, discard solids. Add an equal amount of water to the amount of aromatic solution.

To blend the bitters, blend half the Bitter Solution with half of the Rose Solution. Adjust the flavor by adding more Bitter Solution or more Aromatic Solution and dilute with additional water to taste.

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Rev’s Champagne Cocktail for Infinite Love and Celebration

1-2 pieces Lump Sugar (or 1-2 Sugar Cubes)
1-2-3-4-5 or 6 Dashes of Good Reverend’s Rose Bitters
Champagne, chilled cold, preferably dry
Cherries, for garnish*
Violet Flame

In a champagne flute or coupe glass, add the Lump Sugar and dash with Rose Bitters. Top with Champagne and garnish with Cherries. Invoke a Violet Flame or Infinite Love and Celebration, serve immediately.

Rev’s Mocha-Choca-Lata YaYa Liqueur

(Makes 1 quart, plus a little extra)

½ Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
1 Cup Brewed Coffee
½ teaspoon Salt

In a double boiler, or in a microwave, gently melt the Chocolate chips. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, whisk to combine. Add the Heavy Cream and whisk to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, transfer to an air tight bottle(s) and refrigerate. Serve very cold over ice, ice cream, or with coffee.

Rev’s White Choco-Chai-Lata YaYa Liqueur

(Makes 1 quart, plus a little extra)

½ Cup White Chocolate Chips
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
1 Cup Brewed Chai Tea
½ teaspoon Salt

In a double boiler, or in a microwave, gently melt the White Chocolate chips. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, whisk to combine. Add the Heavy Cream and whisk to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, transfer to an air tight bottle(s) and refrigerate. Serve very cold over ice, ice cream, or with tea.

Raise a glass and say “Skal!”

Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile has released Skiklubben Aquavit, a spirit inspired by the storied history of Nansen Ski Club in Berlin, NH.

The Nansen Ski Club was founded in 1872 by a group of Nordic settlers, and has since become a ski institution — in fact, it is the oldest operating ski club in the country. A non-profit organization, it maintains cross-country ski trails in the area as well as its famous ski jump, which was recently restored to its former glory after being decommissioned in 1988.

This interesting piece of New Hampshire heritage inspired the creation of Skiklubben Aquavit, a traditional Scandanavian spirit flavored with spices and herbs. The result is a delightfully warming dram, usually sipped neat or taken as a shot. Aquavit is a large part of Scandanavian drinking culture, consumed at celebrations and as an aperitif before dinners. Often, it is drunk as a finale to a drinking song called a snapsvisa, with a toast of “Skaal!”.

Traditionally, aquavit’s main spice is caraway. Tamworth’s version adds carrot and parsnip, members of the same botanical family, as well as clove, anise, and cardamom. The flavorful shot is a perfect winter sipper, and can also be used as a seasonal twist on classic cocktails like a Manhattan or a Swedish Mule.

The baking spices combine with the malty sweetness of root vegetables to create a surprisingly unique mixing tool. The whiskey base (a blend of bourbon, barley and wheat whiskey) also adds complexity, serving as a rich background for the balanced spice of the other ingredients.

Whether sipped as a pre-ski bracer or an après ski celebration, Skiklubben Aquavit is the perfect spirit for the season. A portion of profits from each bottle sold will benefit Nansen Ski Club. Skiklubben will only be available at Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile, so interested skiiers should get a jump on planning their visit. Skaal!