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 5: Bombshell Beer Company

In the News: Foothills Brewing, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen and Bar, Southern Home & Kitchen, Pisgah Brewing, Brothers Vilgalys Spirits, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, South Mountain Distilling Company, Old Nick Spirits.

Meet the Maker: Bombshell Beer Company owners Ellen Joyner and Michelle Miniutti (2 of the 3 owners), along with rep Jenipher Smith, are in to talk about the history, fantastic happenings and beers of Bombshell Beer. Bombshell was the first and is still the only all-women owned brewery in North Carolina. They’re making moves across the state and you should ask your favorite local bar, pub or bottle shop to bring in their beers and give them a try yourself.

Mix It Up (the art of the drink): The Window on Trade.
1 oz. Broad Branch Smashing Violet
3/4 oz. Old Nick Spirits Carolina Whiskey
3/4 oz. Cream of Coconut
1 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/2 oz. Rose’s Lime Juice
Shake and strain into a martini glass.