I’m Mattias Hägglund, bartender at Heritage in the Fan district of Richmond, Virginia, and the folks at Belle Isle Craft Spirits have asked me to take over their blog for the day to talk about how I design a cocktail list. When I’m putting together a drink list there’s always a few things I consider:
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Apple Pie Moonshine Infusion
CocktailsCommentOur 12 Days of Infusions was such a big hit, we've decided to share 1 more infusion!
For this special day, we've got another amazing infusion from the one and onlyBeth Dixon. Beth heads up the cocktail program at Pasture, an epicurean staple in downtown Richmond, VA.
Day 12 - Charred Satsuma & Cinnamon Infused Moonshine
CocktailsCommentTo close out our 12 Days of Infusions with a bang, we've got a Charred Satsuma & Cinnamon infusion from Justin Ross. Justin is owner (and Advanced Sommelier) of Parallel 38, a fantastic Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA.To close out our 12 Days of Infusions with a bang, we've got a Charred Satsuma & Cinnamon infusion from Justin Ross. Justin is owner (and Advanced Sommelier) of Parallel 38, a fantastic Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA.
Day 11 - Rice & Spice Infused Moonshine
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 11 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today we've got a fantastic toasted rice & cinnamon infusion from friend and industry legend, Todd Thrasher. Todd is proprietor of Restaurant Eve, The Majestic, PX & Society Fair - some of Northern Virginia's most innovative dining and cocktail spots.
Day 10 - Orange & Clove Infused Moonshine
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 10 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today we've got a delicious holiday-themed infusion from our good friend and cocktail expert, Mattias Hägglund. Mattias is co-founder of Heritage, an award-winning dining & cocktail spot located in the historic Fan district of Richmond, VA.
Day 9 - Chili Pepper Infused Moonshine
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 9 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today's spicy moonshine infusion & bloody mary cocktail are courtesy of Scott Harris. Scott is the beverage director at Estilo and Toast, 2 of Richmond's favorite new restaurants located in the near West End.
Day 8 - Douglas Fir Infused Moonshine
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 8 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today's festive moonshine infusion comes to us courtesy of Thomas "T" Leggett. T heads up the cocktail program at The Roosevelt, an nationally-acclaimed dining & cocktail destination in Richmond's historic Church Hill neighborhood.
Day 7 - Coconut Oil Washed Moonshine
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 7 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today's Coconut Oil Washed Moonshine Infusion is courtesy of Danny McDermott. Danny mans the bar at Acacia Mid-Town, serving up locally-sourced fine cuisine and some of the best cocktails Richmond has to offer.
Day 6 - Vanilla & Nutmeg Infusion
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 6 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today's vanilla nutmeg moonshine infusion is courtesy of Derek Salerno. Derek heads up the cocktail program at Comfort, an award-winning restaurant and bar serving up modern Southern cuisine in Richmond, VA's downtown art district.
Day 5 - Bittered Moonshine Infusion
CocktailsCommentWelcome back to Day 5 of our 12 Days of Infusions series!
Today, we've got a bold and bitter moonshine infusion courtesy of Johnny Maher. Johnny is the proprietor of The Rogue Gentlemen, a pre-prohibition inspired cocktail bar serving up farm-to-table cuisine in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, VA. Read on to learn how to make Johnny's bittered moonshine and his accompanying Bitter Truth cocktail.