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In the Media: Best New Summer 2019 Tiki Cocktail Recipes
This collection of summer Tiki cocktail recipes features two recipes made with Montanya Oro Rum. Thanks for the shoutout! We’ll have to make these this weekend.
New Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
What happens when our creative staff come up with a brand new bitter? Our founder creates a new cocktail to go with it! Introducing Rhubarb Bitters and the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Rum Cocktail.
Cocktails for Camping
Batching cocktails ahead of time and choosing simple ingredients makes it easy to enjoy artisan cocktails while camping. Here are three cocktails perfect for camping or your next river trip.
Last Minute Ideas for the 4th of July
A few last minute ideas to make your 4th of July celebration memorable (and incorporate American-made Montanya Rums!).
Summer Cocktail Recipe: Mojitos!
We share a couple of variations on the classic Mojito cocktail recipe: a “Bojito” (a mojito with muddled berries) and a hibiscus mojito.
Bar Feature: Good Neighbors and Wild Goose Meeting Houses
Some neighborhood venues defy definition, blurring the lines between categories as they set out to fill a niche in the community. Good Neighbors and Wild Goose Meeting Houses of Colorado Springs do just that. The sister cafes offer everything from specialty coffee and great food to craft beer, cocktails, and wine—anything that helps facilitate any kind of getting together. And they feature Montanya rums.
Rum on the Road: Salida, CO
Montanya Distillers makes its home at the end of the road in a mountain town, but the remote location doesn’t keep owner and CEO Karen Hoskin and her family from exploring the world. Her pursuit of quality spirits takes her from hidden gems in the Colorado Rockies to the busy streets of San Francisco and Miami. In this new blog series, we share some of Karen’s best finds.
Elevate your winter cocktails and save some dough.
There’s nothing like warming up with a hot cocktail on a winter day. This two-volume set of cocktail recipe books includes plenty of cold-weather recipes, including a Montanya twist on Bulletproof Coffee. Click to learn more (and try out that coffee recipe).
Montanya DIY Holiday Gift Ideas!
When you are looking for gifts to give your adult friends that don’t cost an arm and a leg, but leave a lasting impression, consider making a batch of steamy cocktail mix with Montanya Rum! Decorate your own jar, bottle or container and give the gift of holiday spirit (literally!)
Monthly Bartender Series: The Avalanche - Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado
If you are skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, you probably know The Avalanche Bar and Grill - one of CB’s iconic slope side bars and restaurants. The Avalanche has become known as the place to go for a Painkiller made with Montanya Oro Rum!
The Super Chocolata
This cocktail is called The Super Chocolata because it is made from several superfoods: raw cashews and raw cacao. Adding Himalayan salt and coconut milk also add highly nutritious elements. Why not give yourself a healthful boost during cocktail hour too?
Monthly Bartender Series - Flip Side in Breckenridge
In our July Bartender Feature, we talk with John Culbert of Flip Side in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Monthly Bartender Series - The Hornet
In our March Bartender Feature, we talk with Laura Banning of The Hornet in Denver, Colorado.
The Hornet was one of our very first bar/restaurant supporters in Denver when our distillery was just getting its start. They have been committed to featuring our rums on their cocktail menu for YEARS and we couldn't be more full of appreciation for this amazing place. This year, Montanya Distillers celebrates our Tenth Anniversary and we will bring the party to Denver to host a party at The Hornet on May 20th. Details to come, stay tuned!
Monthly Bartender Series - Maura McGlaughlin
In our June bartender feature, we talk with Maura McGlaughlin, currently serving at Ophelia's in Denver, and previously a bartender at Mateo in Boulder. Maura first appeared on our radar at the Moovers & Shakers Mixology competition in Boulder with her prize-winning cocktail creation, the "Mai-Tainapple.”
Monthly Bartender Series - Adrift Tiki Bar of Denver
In this springtime return to our popular bartender feature, we talk with Zachary Sipherd, general manager at Adrift, and Les Baker, head bartender. Together they discuss how they use Montanya rum, what they wish people knew about bartenders, a most exciting cocktail-making ingredient, and what sets their bar program apart from the crowd.
MONTHLY BARTENDER SERIES - SOCIAL of FORT COLLINS
This month in our bartender series, Montanya Distillers visits with the bar staff at SOCIAL in Fort Collins. Three key bar staff converse with us about why they enjoy making rum cocktails, a favorite Montanya rum cocktail recipes, and what makes Social such a unique cocktail destination.
Monthly Bartender Feature - The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm
This month, Montanya Distillers highlights The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm, a farm-to-table restaurant and bar in Fort Collins. Owner Jesse Doerffel describes the vision of what she and Chef Joel Navejas wanted to create as “elevated comfort.” This cozy, welcoming feeling comes across in all aspects of the space, and the experience is enhanced by the ‘Colorado Rustic’ food and exceptional cocktails.
MONTHLY BARTENDER FEATURE - SNOOZE AM EATERY
What better way to start your day than a Montanya Rum brunch cocktail at Snooze in Denver. This month, we highlight the creative geniuses behind the cocktail menu at the Ballpark Snooze location on Larimer Street in Denver, who reveal their inspirations, favorite drinks and brunch-time wishes.