The Vesper This first mention of this cocktail was actually in a book – Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. It is named for James Bond’s lady friend in the book, Vesper Lynd. She was born on a “very stormy evening” and given the name Vesper, which is Latin for “evening.” Since she double crossed Bond […] Source
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As we head toward Memorial Day weekend 2026, we’re hoping for nice weather and dreaming of sipping cocktails on our patio. Here are a few things we’ll be sipping while we barbecue something delicious: Classic Smash Simple, delicious & easy to make in bulk! This one can be made with either our Bourbon or our […] Source
We’ve done variations on this cocktail over the years, and the one we’ve been making this year is my new favorite. It was one of the most popular drinks on our last cocktail menu, so I think a few people agree with me! Simple, classic, layered, bright…. and a little bit boozy. What more could […] Source
With the cold weather outside and the troubling headlines on the news each day, we find ourselves looking for something to warm us up and ease our minds a bit. Here are two new hot drinks we’re featuring at our tasting room right now, which you can make at home too: North Shore Toddy Our […] Source
