Pick Your Team: Virginia-Made Super Bowl Cocktails
Patriots or Seahawks? When the Patriots and Seahawks face off on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8, 2026), the contrast couldn’t be clearer. One side brings legacy, precision and polish. The other delivers bold plays, relentless defense and unmatched energy. No matter who you’re rooting for, your game-day drinks should match the moment. From bright, confident […]
Pitcher Perfect Holidays: Easy Winter Cocktails for a Crowd
Holiday Hosting Made Easy with Virginia Spirits There’s nothing quite like gathering with friends or family during the holidays, and having a big batch of a delicious cocktail ready to go makes entertaining a breeze. Using Virginia-made spirits adds a special touch, letting guests toast the season with a local pour. Whether you’re hosting a […]
Booze and Boos: 10 Virginia Cocktail Recipes for Halloween
This Halloween, skip the store-bought punch and conjure something spooktacular with Virginia-made spirits. From eerie elixirs that glow in the dark to smoky potions fit for a haunted soirée, these 10 cocktails are the perfect way to raise the spirits — literally and figuratively. Each one is crafted with ingredients made right here in the […]
Craft a Cocktail with The Best of Virginia
The First Landing Cup, a first-of-its-kind competition just for Virginia-made spirits, shines a spotlight on the craftsmanship and excellence found across Virginia’s distilling community. The inaugural competition took place in April, in which world-class judges gathered to blindly evaluate and score each entry on aroma, taste, mouthfeel, finish and overall balance. Click here to learn […]
Sips for Shores, Pools & More: Virginia Cocktail Recipes for Summer
There’s nothing quite like a Virginia summer spent by the water. Whether you’re lounging lakeside, floating down the river or soaking up salty breezes at the beach, the right drink only enhances the moment. This season, skip the complicated cocktails and reach for something easy, breezy and local. These refreshing recipes (all featuring Virginia-made spirits) […]
Make it Virginia Made: The Vault at Liberty Trust
Welcome to the “Make it Virginia Made” series, where we travel across the commonwealth to visit restaurants serving up Virginia spirits. These top-notch establishments and bartenders have a commitment to quality, local brands, understanding any cocktail — from fruity to sour to spirit-forward — can be Virginia made. And it not only can be Virginia […]
Make it Virginia Made: Eurasia
Welcome to the “Make it Virginia Made” series, where we travel across the commonwealth to visit restaurants serving up Virginia spirits. These top-notch establishments and bartenders have a commitment to quality, local brands, understanding any cocktail — from fruity to sour to spirit-forward — can be Virginia made. And it not only can be Virginia […]
Make it Virginia Made: Blue Atlas
Welcome to the “Make it Virginia-Made” series, where we travel across the commonwealth to visit restaurants serving up Virginia spirits. These top-notch establishments and bartenders have a commitment to quality, local brands, understanding any cocktail — from fruity to sour to spirit-forward — can be Virginia-made. And it not only can be Virginia-made, it can […]
Make it Virginia Made: Monsoon Siam
Welcome to the “Make it Virginia-Made” series, where we travel across the commonwealth to visit restaurants serving up Virginia spirits. These top-notch establishments and bartenders have a commitment to quality, local brands, understanding any cocktail — from fruity to sour to spirit-forward — can be Virginia-made. And it not only can be Virginia-made, it can […]
A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Virginia Whiskey Clubs
For all the whiskey fanatics out there, you haven’t made it until you’ve joined an exclusive club at your local distillery. With these perks, you’ll have special access to tastings, barrel production and releases like never before. Here are some of the top Virginia Whiskey Clubs to choose from: Alligator Char Society by Reservoir Distillery […]