Recipes
Classic Vodka
The Emerald Gimlet
You'll look good in green.
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 oz. lime juice
½ oz. Green Chartreuse
½ oz. simple syrup
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lime twist.
Vodka Gimlet
3 parts Cold River Vodka
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part simple syrup
Shake over ice, strain into a cocktail glass.
The Archangel Cocktail
This potion will protect you
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
½ oz. Aperol
¼ oz. lemon juice
1 Kirby cucumber
Slice cucumber and muddle with lemon juice, add Aperol and vodka, shake on ice, fine strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Whyte Laydie
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. dry orange curaçao
¾ oz. lemon juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Yellow Fever Cocktail
Be healed!
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. Yellow Chartreuse
topped with tonic water
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lime twist.
The White Lotus
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 oz. ginger liqueur
1 oz. lemon juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with crystallized ginger.
The Wealthy Czar
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
topped with Champagne
Pour vodka into a Champagne flute, top with Champagne, garnish with a cherry.
The Vodka Astoria
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¼ oz. Dolin dry vermouth
dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with olives.
Tomato Water Martini
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 oz. seasoned tomato water
¼ oz. lemon juice, dash of pepper sauce
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with olives.
Stockholm Club
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. caraway syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
1 barspoon of lingonberry jam
1 egg white
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, double strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Sour Monk
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 oz. lemon juice
¼ oz. Benedictine
¼ oz. dry orange curaçao
1 egg white
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, double strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Potatoes & Onions
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¼ oz. dry vermouth
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with pickled onions.
The Perennial
A herbal gimlet that always delivers
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. fennel syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Oyster Shot
Use a Maine oyster if you can get one
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 freshly shucked oyster
horseradish to taste
Combine vodka and oyster in a cordial glass, top with horseradish and a lemon twist.
My Enemies' Enemies
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
½ oz. Salers apertif
½ oz. oloroso sherry
½ oz. grapefruit juice
orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
The Moscow Mule
The original vodka cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
½ oz. lime juice
topped with ginger beer
Combine ingredients in an ice-filled copper mug, top with ginger beer, stir briefly, garnish with a mint leaf.
The Maine Vesper
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. Cold River Gin
½ oz. Lillet Blanc
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Gypsy Queen Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
1 oz. orange juice
½ oz. Benedictine
dash of Peychaud's bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with an orange twist.
The Fleur de Lis
2oz. Cold River Vodka
½ oz. creme de cassis
½ oz. lemon juice
dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Expatriot
A continental cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. rosemary syrup
½ oz. Calvados
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Django Reinhardt
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
¾ oz. lime juice
a sprig of fresh tarragon
dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lime twist.
Cold River Caipiroska
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. lime juice
1 barspoon of granulated sugar
Muddle lime juice and sugar, add ice and vodka, shake, strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and a lime twist.
The Chateau Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. grapefruit juice
½ oz. elderflower liqueur
¼ oz. orgeat syrup
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
The Bow Thai
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. lime juice
½ oz. lemongrass syrup
½ oz. coconut milk
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemongrass knot.
The Botanista Cocktail
Edible flowers? Of course.
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
¾ oz. pink peppercorn syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a nasturtium blossom.
The Austerity Measure
Perfect with the perfect potato vodka
2 oz. Cold River Vodka
½ oz. black peppercorn syrup
a sprig of fresh dill
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with bleu cheese stuffed olives.
Distiller's Reserve
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Blueberry Vodka
Blue 75
A well-heeled relative of the French 75
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
topped with Champagne
Combine blueberry vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, top with Champagne, garnish with a lemon twist.
White Sangria
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
2 oz. grapefruit juice
2 oz. dry white wine
½ oz. dry orange curaçao
Combine ingredients in an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and garnish with citrus wheels.
The Trifecta
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. lemon juice
½ oz. Cointreau
½ oz. Benedictine
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a spoonful of blueberries.
The Temper Tantrum
Come back when you're ready to play nice again
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. amaretto
¾ oz. cream
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with grated nutmeg.
Scarlet O'Hara
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. Aperol
¾ oz. orange juice
¾ oz. cranberry juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lime twist.
Mothers' Day Cocktail
Practice this one a few times before her big day
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. rhubarb purée
dash of orange bitters
topped with ginger beer
Combine blueberry vodka, rhubarb purée and orange bitters, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, top with ginger beer, garnish with a strawberry slice.
Ladies Night Out
You deserve this
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. Rum Chata
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass with a cinnamon sugar rim.
Freeport Club Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
¼ oz. dry vermouth
1 oz. blueberry purée
1 egg white
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a mint leaf.
The Devil You Know
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1¾ oz. blood orange juice
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
sprig of tarragon
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Compass
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
4 basil leaves
topped with club soda
Muddle basil and lemon juice, add blueberry vodka and simple syrup, shake on ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass, top with club soda, garnish with a basil leaf.
The Captive Audience
Impress your friends and yourself all at once
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
4 mint leaves
½ oz. Cointreau
½ oz. lemon juice
1/8 oz. Fernet Branca
Muddle mint and lemon juice, add blueberry vodka, Cointreau, and Fernet Branca, shake on ice, fine strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Blueberry Thyme Collins
Savory, sweet, bubbly, sophisticated
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. thyme syrup
a dash of orange bitters
topped with club soda
Combine ingredients in an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and garnish with blueberries.
Blueberry Mojito
A New England approach to a Cuban classic
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
4 mint leaves
¾ oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. lime juice
topped with club soda
Muddle mint and lime juice, add blueberry vodka and simple syrup, shake on ice, fine strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda, garnish with a mint sprig.
Blueberry Julep
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 barspoon powdered sugar
4 mint leaves
Muddle sugar and mint, add blueberry vodka and shake on ice, fine strain into an old fashioned glass full of crushed ice, garnish with a mint sprig.
The Maine Squeeze
The people's cocktail!
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
5 oz. lemonade
topped with club soda
Combine blueberry vodka and lemonade in an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and a spoonful of blueberries.
Blueberry Bellini
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. blueberry purée
topped with Champagne
Combine blueberry vodka and blueberry purée in a Champagne flute, top with Champagne.
Blue Truffle
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. dark crème de cacao
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Blue & Stormy
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. lime juice
topped with ginger beer
Combine blueberry vodka and lime juice in an ice-filled Collins glass, top with ginger beer and briefly stir, garnish with a spoonful of blueberries.
Blue Old-Fashioned
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. cool water
1 barspoon of crystallized ginger
1 barspoon raw sugar
4 dashes of Peychaud's bitters
Muddle water, ginger, sugar, and bitters, add blueberry vodka and ice. Stir and strain into an old fashioned glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Blue Ermine Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
1 oz. dry vermouth
½ oz. sweet vermouth
dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients and stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a spoonful of blueberries.
The Blue Daisy
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
¾ oz. lemon juice
topped with club soda
Combine blueberry vodka, maraschino liqueur and lemon juice in an old fashioned glass, add ice and club soda, garnish with a lemon twist.
Blue Cosmo
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. Cointreau
¾ oz. lime juice
¾ oz. pomegranate juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lime twist.
The Blue Blossom
2 oz. Cold River Blueberry Vodka
¾ oz. elderflower liqueur
¾. lemon juice, topped with club soda
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, top with club soda and a spoonful of blueberries.
Gin
The Alaska
From the Savoy Hotel time machine
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Yellow Chartreuse
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Aviation
We have liftoff!
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
¾ oz. lemon juice
¼ oz. Creme Yvette
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Basil Tom Collins
4 parts Cold River Gin
1 part fresh lemon juice
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part simple syrup
Muddle four or five fresh basil leaves, add remaining ingredients, shake over ice, strain into a Collins glass full of fresh ice, garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
The Bijou
A bright jewel from the 1930's
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Green Chartreuse
¾ oz. Carpano Antica
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Bloodhound
Sophisticated and complex
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Dolin dry vermouth
¾ oz. Byrrh Quinquina
2 crushed strawberries
Muddle strawberries, vermouth, and quinquina, add gin and ice, shake and fine strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a strawberry slice and lemon twist.
The Bronx Cocktail
A Big Apple classic
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Dolin blanc vermouth
¾ oz. Carpano Antica
¾ oz. orange juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Caricature Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Byrrh Quinquina
½ oz. Cointreau
½ oz. Campari
1 oz. grapefruit juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with an orange twist.
Chris' Gin & Tonic
2 parts Cold River Gin
3 parts tonic
A splash of Pimm's No. 1
Build over ice, garnish with a lime twist.
Cilantro Smash
A perfect pairing
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. lime juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
6 cilantro leaves
topped with club soda
Muddle cilantro leaves and lime juice, add simple syrup, gin, and ice. Shake and fine strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda, garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime twist.
Clover Club Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. raspberry syrup
1 egg white
a spoonful of berries
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
French 75
"Hits with remarkable precision"
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
topped with Champagne
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
Gin Fizz
Refreshment is guaranteed
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
topped with club soda
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist.
Gin Julep
A classic preparation
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 barspoon of powdered sugar
4 mint leaves
Muddle mint and sugar with a splash of water, add gin and ice, shake and fine strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, garnish with a sprig of mint.
Gin Old-Fashioned
Step into your time machine for this one
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. cold water
1 barspoon of raw sugar
3 dashes Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas' Own Decanter Bitters
Stir bitters, sugar, and water. Add gin and stir with ice, strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Gin & Pimm's
One of our favorites
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Pimm's No. 1
¾ oz. lemon juice
1 Kirby cucumber
topped with club soda
Muddle cucumber and lemon juice, add gin and Pimm's, shake on ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist.
The Good Idea
The Last Word's distant cousin
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Cointreau
½ oz. Benedictine
1 oz. lemon juice
a dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Negroni
An old favorite
1 ½ oz. Cold River Gin
1 ½ oz. Campari
1 ½ oz. Dolin sweet vermouth
Combine ingredients over ice in an old-fashioned glass, garnish with an orange slice.
Kumquat Silver Fizz
If you can find them, this is what kumquats are for
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. lime juice
4 kumquats
1 egg white
topped with club soda
Muddle kumquats and simple syrup, add remaining ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a kumquat slice.
The Last Word
A chic 1950's cocktail gem
¾ oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Green Chartreuse
¾ oz. maraschino liqueur
¾ oz. lime juice
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a cherry.
Negroni Bianco
The Negroni's pale and delicate cousin
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. Dolin dry vermouth
1 oz. Cocchi Americano
Combine ingredients over ice in an old-fashioned glass, garnish with grapefruit peel.
The Non-Profit Cocktail
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. iced Earl Grey tea
¾ oz. Strega Liqueur
2 dashes of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
North End Royale
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
4 basil leaves
topped with Champagne
Muddle basil leaves and lemon juice, add simple syrup, gin, and ice. Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass, top with Champagne and garnish with a basil leaf.
Pegu Club
If you can only choose one club, this might be it
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Pierre Ferrand dry orange curacao
½ oz. lime juice
2 dashes of orange bitters
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Rosehip Cooler
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. iced rosehip tea
½ oz. lime juice
2 crushed strawberries
topped with tonic water
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, fine strain into an iced-filled Collins glass, top with tonic water, garnish with a strawberry.
The Sargasso Cocktail
Calm seas await you
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. Dolin dry vermouth
¼ oz. Aperol
2 oz. mango puree
a dash of orange bitters
topped with club soda
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and a lemon twist.
Satan's Curled Whiskers
A devilishly delicious classic
1 ½ oz. Cold River Gin
½ oz. Punt e Mes
½ oz. Dolin blanc vermouth
½ oz. orange juice
¼ oz. Pierre Ferrand dry orange curacao
a dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
The Singapore Sling
A nod to warm climates
2 oz. Cold River Gin
½ oz. Benedictine
½ oz. Cherry Heering
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a Collins glass full of pebbled ice, garnish with a cherry and a lemon twist.
The Snapping Turtle
2 oz. Cold River Gin
¾ oz. elderflower liqueur
¾ oz. Meyer lemon juice
2 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters
Combine ingredients, shake on ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a Meyer lemon twist.
The Tuxedo Cocktail #2
Rediscover this one
2 oz. Cold River Gin
1 oz. Dolin dry vermouth
a dash of absinthe
a dash of maraschino liqueur
a dash of orange bitters
Combine ingredients, stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.