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Celebrate International Women's Day with Cocktails by Some of our Favorite Female Bartenders

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The ladies are here to shake things up.

All cocktail photos in this feature are by Kate Magee. Bartender photos provided by the subject.

This International Women’s Day (March 8), we wanted to pay tribute to all of the female bartenders shaking things up across the country. We here at Belle Isle Moonshine appreciate all your hard work, long hours, and dedication to your craft. Here are just a few recipes from some of those amazing bartenders. Cheers to you, ladies! We see your ‘shine.

Belle of Harrison County

“For a while now I've really enjoyed how Cynar pairs with coffee, so naturally Belle Isle Cold Brew Moonshine and Cynar is a combo I love. This International Women's Day, I'd like to honor my mother, Dianna. A coffee lover herself, she has taught me strength and resilience while working hard and tirelessly being there for her family and friends. This strong cocktail is inspired by the Little Italy cocktail by Audrey Saunders.”

Ingredients:

Preparation: 

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Brittany Urse // Bartender, Brenner Pass

Richmond, VA

A Toast to Mrs. Holder

“My cocktail is inspired by and dedicated to my mom. She is the beautiful southern woman with nerves of steel and a heart of gold. I am inspired by her daily. Pear is her favorite fruit, she's a southern belle, and orange is her favorite color. This was a match made in heaven.”

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Belle Isle Blood Orange

  • 1 oz. Looza pear nectar 

  • ¼ oz. Merlet Crème de Pêche

  • ¾ oz. lemon juice 

  • ¾ oz. simple 

  • 1 egg white 

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin and dry shake vigorously. Add ice to tin and shake for another 15 seconds. Double-strain into a coup glass and garnish with a half slice of blood orange.

Keyatta Mincey-Parker // Bartender, Bon Ton

Atlanta, GA

The Spicy Start

“The Spicy Start is inspired by Sunday brunch with friends. It brings the heat of the night before to the sweetness of the brunch table!  It is dedicated to every friend in need of a recovery brunch.”

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Belle Isle Honey Habanero 

  • 1 ½ oz. silver tequila

  • ¼ oz. fresh lime juice

  • ¼ oz. maple syrup

  • 1-2 fresh jalapeño slices without seeds

  • Tajín Clásico Seasoning

  • Sugar

     

Preparation:

Mix equal parts seasoning and sugar together on a plate.  Set aside. Add all other ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Shake vigorously. Rim a rocks glass first with lime juice and then with the Tajín-sugar seasoning. Strain cocktail into rimmed glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and jalapeño slice.

Katherine Buenaflor Dillon // Owner + Operator, Kilo Bravo

Brooklyn, NY 

POM Power Martini 

“This one goes out to a woman that is a creator, friend, mentor, and powerhouse! She is consistently pushing Dallas creatives and bringing something to this city we love that no one else has. I am lucky enough to also call this woman, Jencey Keeton, my boss. Jencey and Sweet Tooth Hotel have given me an opportunity to really push the limit and create experiences and memories through a cocktail.”

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Belle Isle Black Label

  • ¼ oz. Chambord

  • ½ oz. white grape juice

  • ½ oz. cranberry juice

  • ½ oz. lemon juice 

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Shake vigorously and double-strain into a martini glass. 

For foam garnish: dry shake egg white, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice vigorously until foam is formed. Layer on top and garnish with pomegranate seeds. 

Becca Hummel // bar manager, Sweet Tooth Hotel

Dallas, TX

Honey Halla

“Belle Isle’s Honey Habanero moonshine is the perfect base for this tangy summer cocktail. It’s all in the name! Natural honey flavor is infused with fresh jalapeños and cilantro to create an ongoing battle between subtle and spicy. Pair it with a hearty meal for some extra flavor. You need this spice in your life!”

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Muddle honey, jalapeño, and cilantro in a mixing tin. Add Belle Isle and lime juice, then shake with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and jalapeño slice. 

Victoria Owens // bartender, the Blind Goat food & drink co.

Tampa, FL

Mama Belle 

“This cocktail is dedicated to my Mom, Barbara Taylor. She isn’t much of a drinker, so when creating this cocktail I wanted to make something that she would enjoy. That’s why I stayed simple and only added a few ingredients with the Belle Isle Ruby Red Grapefruit. She has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for more than 20 years, and everyday she pushes herself to do things that sometimes seem impossible. But she does them, and it inspires me everyday to push myself further. I’m very thankful that such a strong woman raised me.“

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain and pour into a small coupe glass with no ice. Garnish with a dehydrated grapefruit.



Brittany Taylor // Bar manager, Oyster House & O BAR

Charleston, SC




happy international women’s day!

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

There's No Wrong Way to V-Day: Four Belle Isle Cocktails for Whatever Your Valentine's Day Looks Like

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Love means never having to say you’re sorry for hogging all the lo mein.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

Valentine’s Day can mean a lot of different things depending on your current relationship status. Romantic night with a special someone? Sure. Corporate bonanza built on consumerism? Maybe. An excuse to eat a bunch of heart-shaped candy? Big time.

No matter if you’re Single AF or in an LTR, we can all agree on one thing: Valentine’s Day is a great reason to eat and drink well. Here’s our list of cocktails perfect for whatever your V-Day holds.

NEW RELATIONSHIP ENERGY

Cocktail: Check Yes or No

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. Belle Isle Blood Orange

  • 1 oz. Cocchi Rosa

  • 1 oz. Aperol

    Preparation:
    Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.

Ah, the excitement of new love. I think we can all agree that a relationship really hits its peak when you’re comfortable enough with a person to talk about your feelings, but not so comfortable that you pick a fight about them after one too many cocktails. This beautiful, intoxicating NRE status deserves an equally stirring cocktail pairing. Try our Blood Orange negroni variation Check Yes or No to elevate your evening with that special someone.

GALENTINE’s Party

Cocktail: Ring of Fire

Ingredients:

Preparation: 
Add ingredients to a mug and top with whipped cream and dried chilies.

**Mexican Hot Chocolate: Over medium heat, stir 3 cups whole milk
2 tbsp. cocoa powder, 4 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 tbsp. crushed cinnamon sticks, 1/4 oz. cayenne pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt. Simmer for 5-10 mins., then remove from heat and let cool.

Spend the holiday that’s all about love doing what you actually love the most: drinking cocktails and talking trash with your BFFs. We highly suggest whipping up our coffee-tinged Mexican hot chocolate, Ring of Fire, to invite in some old school slumber party vibes. Whipped cream is mandatory; casting spells is optional.

LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP

Cocktail: Islands in the Stream

If you’ve been in an LTR for a few years, you probably said goodbye to pretense a long time ago. You just want to cut the filler and skip right to the good stuff: a box of chocolates, cuddling on the couch, and a few simple, delicious cocktails. Try Islands in the Stream, our spicy play on a strawberry margarita, to heat things up a bit.

Ingredients:

Preparation: 
Add all ingredients to mixing tin with ice. Shake and double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

SOLO NIGHT IN

Cocktail: Rose Garden

The absolute best part of being single is that you never have to share. Celebrate your independence and whip up two of these spritzy Rose Garden cocktails–then drink both yourself.

Ingredients:

Preparation: 
Add all ingredients to a wine glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

happy valentine’s day!

Still thirsty?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Lighten Up: Five Low-Calorie, Low-Carb, and Low-ABV Cocktails for January

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Belle Isle Canned Cocktails: part of a healthy, balanced diet.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

With all this talk of Dry January and resolutions, we felt the need to pop in here with a quick PSA:

January is all about balance, not deprivation.

You know what they say: moderation is the spice of life. Well, maybe they don't say that–but they should! You don't need to completely cut yourself off from cocktails, carbs, or cupcakes to start your 2020 off the right way. There is a better way to eat and drink responsibly that doesn't include any fasts, cleanses, or dry periods. Because, let's be honest, who wants to be around someone who's sober, hungry, AND sugar-deprived? Not us! We're sharing five low-calorie, low-carb, and low-ABV January cocktails to help you cut down on the bad stuff while still having some fun.

Still thirsty?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions This Year With These Six Cocktails

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2020 is gonna be the ‘shiniest year yet.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

New Year’s Resolutions: Everyone makes ‘em, and everyone breaks ‘em. While we fully condone trying to better oneself, we think realistic, approachable goals are the way to go. Instead of breaking your back trying to get a Marvel-level body or vowing to participate in Dry January (truly our least favorite pastime), why don’t you take a few “new year, new me” suggestions from your friends at Belle Isle Moonshine? Here are our six totally doable New Year’s Resolutions, along with six cocktails to help you stay on track. Cheers to 2020, y’all!

happy new year!

STILL THIRSTY?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

'Tis the Season for Four New Holiday Cocktails

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‘Tis the season to be shiny.

All photos by Kate Magee.

To be honest, this has already been a pretty good holiday season so far. We haven’t stopped eating cookies since Thanksgiving, many parts of the country have already seen snow, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You” has FINALLY reached #1 on the Billboard charts, What more could we possibly ask for from the most wonderful time of the year?

We’ll tell you: holiday cocktails, duh! Drinking in December is different than any other time of year. Everything is festive, candy is an acceptable cocktail garnish, and it’s basically the only month eggnog exists. In short, we love holiday cocktails. That’s why we’re sharing a few of our seasonal favorites, perfect for family dinners, fireside chats, caroling, and other general forms of merriment. Check out our holiday cocktail recipes below, and get jolly, friends!

happy holidays, y’all!

Still thirsty?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Friendsgiving: A Step-by-Step Guide to Impressing Your Crew with Five Cocktails

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Your turkey deserves a better cocktail.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

Hosting a Friendsgiving bash this year, but don’t know the first thing about cooking a Turkey Day feast? If you’re like us and would rather just hit up the hot bar at Whole Foods than roast a bird for 10 hours, you’ll need another way to impress your friends with some good old-fashioned hosting skills. We highly suggest whipping up these five Belle Isle cocktails–one to complement each perfectly planned part of your shindig. From pre-dinner apertifs to post-dinner ‘tinis and all the stuffing in between, here’s a cocktail menu that will have your buds thinking you’re a cooler, younger version of Martha Stewart.

happy thanksgiving!

Need more Turkey Day tips?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Four Scary Good Belle Isle Cocktails to Drink This Halloween

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These cocktails are to die for.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

Sup, witches? It’s almost Halloween, and things are getting pretty spooky over here at Belle Isle Moonshine HQ. We’ve been busy in the ‘shine lab mixing up some special potions (insert ominous, evil laugh here) that we can’t wait to share with all you guys and ghouls. Whether you’re feeling more like a sultry vampire or a wacky mad scientist this year, we want to share some of our favorite Halloween cocktails to give you all the tricks and treats you can handle. Read on, if you dare!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BOOS!

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Fall in Love with these Four New Autumn Cocktails

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Get cozy with some ‘shine.

All photos by Joey Wharton.

It’s almost here! Monday, September 23rd marks the first day of fall, and we’re still over here in 90° temps waiting impatiently for sweater weather to kick in. Either way, fall doesn’t just mean hoodies, boots, and PSLs. It also means it’s time to swap those margaritas and daquiris for stiff, hearty cocktails that’ll keep you warm when those temps drop. Up your fall cocktail game with these four new favorites from your friends at Belle Isle Moonshine–guaranteed to make the transition to autumn’s cooler temps as painless (and delicious!) as possible.

happy fall solstice!

Looking for more Fall Cocktails?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Six Simple Cookout Cocktails for Labor Day Weekend

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A solid “cheers” should be the most work you do all weekend.

All photos by Kate Magee.

What makes the perfect Labor Day weekend cookout? Hot Dogs, sunshine, and having to do as little work as humanly possible. Your grill-centric cookout menu is packed with easy classics–and your beverage lineup should follow suit! Here at Belle Isle Moonshine, we fully believe that Labor Day Weekend means not having to lift a finger–or at least cocktail shaker. That’s why, from pour-out bottle cocktails to big batch crowd pleasers, we’re bringing you six low- maintenance refreshers perfect for your LDW backyard cookout. Or couch. Or whatever.

CHEERS TO LABOR DAY!

Want more stupid-easy cocktail recipes?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.

Replace Your Vodka With These Five 'Shiny Substitutions

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Vodka doesn’t stand a chance.

You’ve probably heard us tell you (perhaps sometimes a little too forcefully) to replace your vodka with Belle Isle Moonshine–but what does that actually mean? When we talk to customers at events or on Instagram, the top question we get is, “What exactly is moonshine?” We’ve met a lot of people who are initially hesitant to try our spirit, as it’s easy to envision a burly, bearded man offering up mason jars full of peach-flavored rocket fuel. Despite its cultural mythology, moonshine is actually just an un-aged corn spirit that’s distilled to a lower alcohol point than vodka or whiskey. While vodka and moonshine end up around the same 40% ABV mark, our spirit requires less added water to cut the alcohol content down. The result? Less burn, more flavor, and a cleaner finish.

Now that you have some base-level ‘shine knowledge, we’ll move on to another big question we get asked: “How do I use this stuff?” While we totally condone getting as creative as possible with your cocktail experiments, the key to creating a delicious moonshine drink is as simple as just replacing your vodka. Whether your go-to drink is a martini or a mule, here are five of our favorite recipes that show just how easy it is to swap ‘shine in your favorite vodka cocktails.

Martini

Whether you like it dirty or with a twist, a moonshine martini is always a good idea.

A classic martini is the perfect cocktail to showcase the differences between our spirit and a traditional vodka. Made up of only two or three ingredients, the martini can’t mask vodka’s burn. Our OG Black Label moonshine makes a killer martini, but try subbing 100 Proof for a little extra oomph!

Black Label Martini

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with olives, lemon twist, or any other garnish you'd like. Feel free to customize this recipe to make your ideal martini!

MOSCOW MULE

One mule to rule them all.

It’s no secret that a mule is one of our favorite drinks. Instead of pairing vodka with ginger beer, try your next mule with the sweet heat of our Honey Habanero ‘shine.

Spicy Mule

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a glass over ice, and garnish with a lime wedge

cosmopolitan

Your old standby gets a citrusy update.

Ditch your old vodka-crans for something a little more elevated. Our bright, bold Blood Orange moonshine is a perfect spirit to revamp that tired Cosmopolitan.

BLOOD ORANGE COSMO

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. cranberry juice

  • ¾ oz. fresh lime juice

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin over ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist, or a dehydrated blood orange.

vodka soda

‘Shine + soda = as simple and tasty as you can get.

Our moonshine is so smooth and flavorful it shines (no pun intended) on its own or with the simple fizz of some soda water. While all of our products are great with soda, we’re partial to this version with Ruby Red Grapefruit.

ruby Spritz

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a glass over ice.

Bloody Mary

Our Spicy Moonshine Mary is the cure for whatever ails you.

What makes your favorite hangover-relieving brunch drink even better? A jolt of sweet heat from our Honey Habanero moonshine, of course.

Spicy Moonshine Mary

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to glass with ice, tumble back and forth in mixing tin a few times. Garnish with peppers, olives, lemon, celery, and whatever else strikes your fancy. Add a few extra drops of hot sauce if you're feeling truly spicy! 

Want More Cocktail Ideas?

Belle Isle Moonshine is a premium, handcrafted spirit proudly hailing from Richmond, Virginia.

We take the name Belle Isle from a small, 540-acre island located smack dab in the middle of the James River where Civil War soldiers used surplus corn rations to make moonshine in copper kettles.

Belle Isle Moonshine is distilled from 100% organic corn, grown by three family farms and responsibly sourced. Once triple-distilled, we charcoal filter Belle Isle four times over. Then, we cut it with purified water right from the James River. Our infusions are made with 100% real ingredients, never artificial flavors or color. We use real grapefruits sourced from Texas and California, local honey from the Shenandoah Valley, organic habaneros grown an hour away, and freshly roasted coffee beans from the most socially conscious roastery in Richmond, Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.

From there, each bottle of Belle Isle Moonshine is filled, corked, labeled, and packed by hand by our Production team, who check each bottle and batch for quality assurance. Since Belle Isle is made in small batches, you can find the batch number handwritten in the bottom right corner of each bottle.

Distilled from good times and 100% organic corn.