Split Spirits Vermont

Vermont is a rugged place full of deep valleys, wooded slopes and rocky ridges. People have worked hard over generations to survive amidst cold winters, rocky soil and plenty of rain. Native Americans discovered a way to make sugar by tapping hard maple during the spring when daytime temperatures were above freezing but nights were still bitter cold. Despite its tough climate, Vermont is one of the most stunning landscapes, especially when the leaves of this emblematic tree turn fiery shades of red and orange and light up hillsides from the Taconic Mountains in the south to Lake Champlain and Memphremagog (of whiskey running fame) in the north.

Cocktail Recipes

The Old Timer

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Split Spirits Vermont

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • ½ oz Applejack

  • ¼ oz Vermont maple syrup

Stir and strain into a rock glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Maple Mint Julep

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Split Spirits Vermont

  • ¼ oz blackberry brandy

  • ¾ oz lemon juice

  • ½ oz blueberry & mint shrub

Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into Julep mug over crushed ice. Top with a barspoon of blackberry brandy and garnish with a mint sprig.

The Melvin

Ingredients: (makes 2 cocktails)

  • 4 oz Split Spirits Vermont

  • Juice from:

    •  1 lime

    • 1 lemon

    • 1 orange

    • 1 grapefruit

Add all ingredients in small pitcher, add ice, and stir. Pour into two highball glasses and garnish with citrus peel of your choice.