Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking Podcast – Episode 28: McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks

Proudly recorded from Test Pattern Studios.

In the News: JOLO Winery and Vineyards, Raylen Vineyards, Childress Vineyards, Mystery Brewing, Old Nick Spirits

Meet the Maker: Sean McRitchie is in the studio to talk about his delicious McRitchie’s winery, their wines, their cidery and their cider. Tim & Jordan fought over who was taking what leftovers home. They were both bruised. It was delicious stuff and we were glad to have Sean in the studio.

Food for Drinkin’: Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar is our food sponsor!

Mix It Up (the art of the drink): Sweet Summer Luv Luv
2oz Conniption Navy Strength Gin
¾oz Saint Germain Elderflower
3oz Cucumber Water*

*Cucumber Water
2 cups water
1 large cuke
2oz lemon
3oz simple syrup
2 chamomile tea bags

Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking Podcast – Episode 19: Muddy River Distillery

Proudly recorded from Test Pattern Studios.

In the News: Raylen Vineyards, Humble Bee Shoppe, Twin City Hive, Organix Juice Bar, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Mystery Brewing, Sutler’s Spirits

Meet the Maker: Muddy River Distillery‘s co-owner Caroline Delaney brings a plethora of their delicious rums and cordials in for Tim and Jordan to taste and rate them. Muddy River has a unique and somewhat comedic origin which Caroline tells with a smile on her face.

Mix It Up (the art of the drink)Belmont Breeze

1½oz Muddy River Coconut Rum
1oz Hibiscus Syrup*
½oz Cream of Coconut
½oz Key Lime
½oz 78 Degree C Blood Orangecello

*Hibiscus Syrup
4oz Dried Hibiscus
6oz Water
6oz Sugar
3oz Vanilla Extract

 

Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking Podcast – Episode 7: Jones Von Drehle Vineyards and Winery

In the News: Westbend Winery & Brewery, Highland Brewing, Southern Grace Distilleries, Pisgah Brewing

Meet the Maker: Diana Jones of Jones Von Drehle Vineyards and Distillery is on to talk about the history of the winery, why she, her husband and other family members got into the business, where they see the business going and yes, we got to try four different wines. How can you beat that!?

Mix It Up (the art of the drink)Blood Orange Paradise
1½ oz. Muddy River Carolina Run
1 oz. 78°C Spirits Blood Orangecello
1 oz. Master of Mixes Passionfruit
1 oz.  Cranberry Juice
Splash of lime juice
Top with a splash of sparking blood orange (found at many grocery stores)