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Blueberry Quencher

School may be back in session, but summer isn’t over yet! Chill out this weekend with Bloomery’s Blueberry Quencher.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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1 oz Limoncello SweetShine

1 oz Gin

1 oz Fresh Lemonade

8-10 Fresh Bluberries, plus more for garnish

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In a mixing glass (I use a super fancy mason jar) cover 8-10 Fresh Blueberries with 1 oz Limoncello.

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Gently muddle (press & twist).

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Add ice.

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Add 1 oz Gin.

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Add 1 oz Fresh Lemonade.

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Cover and shake.

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Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Garnish with fresh blueberry skewer.

Cheers, y’all!

Blueberry, Gin, Lemonade, Limoncello, Martini

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Hair of the Dog

Today is International Beer Day and tomorrow is National Hangover Day. Coincidence? If you drink too many beers tonight, drink 2 of these in the morning. You’ll be good as new.

Hair of the Dog

Here’s what you’ll need:

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1 oz Ginger SweetShine

1 oz Lemonade

12 oz Light Beer

Step 1:

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Pour chilled beer into glass.

Step 2:

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Add 1 oz Lemonade.

Step 3:

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Add 1 oz Ginger SweetShine and gently stir.

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Cheers, y’all!

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Booze Whip

It is HOT in the Shenandoah valley today. In my quest to find an all-natural ice cream alternative I created this boozy frozen treat inspired by Disney’s Dole Whips.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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2 cups frozen strawberries (or berry of choice)

1/4 cup Cremma Lemma SweetShine

pinch salt

Step 1:

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Pour 2 cups berries into blender.

Step 2:

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Add 1/4 cup Cremma Lemma.

Step 3:

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And sprinkle salt.

Step 4:

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Pulse until smooth.

I had to stir the mixture a couple times between pulsing to get the right texture. It should look like this:

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Step 5:

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Scoop into dessert dish, and try not to get a brain freeze.

Cheers, y’all!

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Pineapple Ginger Daiquiri

Our genuinely grizzly Ginger SweetShine, made with organic Hawaiian ginger grown right here in our green house, pairs with rum and fresh pineapple for this island inspired libation.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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1 oz Ginger SweetShine

2 oz rum

1 cup fresh pineapple

1 cup ice

blender

fancy cocktail glass

Step 1:

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Pour 1 cup ice in blender

Step 2:

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Add 1 cup fresh pineapple

Step 3:

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Pour 1 oz Ginger SweetShine

Step 4:

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Pour 2 oz rum

Step 5:

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Blend

Step 6:

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Pour into fancy glass

Step 7:

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Garnish with pineapple leaf (optional)

Cheers, y’all!

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Raspberry Mojito

The mojito is one of the most refreshing cocktails out there. Cool off this summer with our SweetShine spin on the classic.

Raspberry Mojito

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Ingredients:

2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

1 oz rum

fresh raspberries

fresh mint

club soda

Throw a handful of fresh raspberries into glass.

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Add several fresh mint leaves.

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Cover with 2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

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Muddle by gently pressing berries and mint with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.

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Fill glass with ice.

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Stir.

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Add 1 oz rum.

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Top with club soda and stir again.

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Garnish with mint sprig and berries.

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Cheers, Y’all!

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Boozy Bananas Foster

SweetShine has gone B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

This dreamy frozen concoction is inspired by the New Orleans classic Bananas Foster.

Here’s what you need:

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2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

2 oz Light Rum

1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream

1.5 cups Ice

1 Whole Banana

Whipped Cream

Caramel Sauce

(For a pitcher simply multiply by four)

Ok, this looks like a lot of stuff, but it’s still a very simple cocktail to make. Promise.

Step One:

Scoop 1 cup ice cream into blender.

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Step Two:

Add 1.5 cups ice.

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Step Three:

Add 2 oz rum.

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Step Four:

Add 2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

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Step Five:

Throw in a whole banana. Peeled, of course.

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Step 6:

Blend until smooth.

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Step 7:

Pour into fancy glass.

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Step 8:

Top with whipped cream and caramel, garnish with banana slice, and enjoy!

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Cheers, y’all!

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SweetShine Shortcake

Having a shindig this 4th of July? Here’s a boozy Red White & Blue treat to share with your friends. (Family optional).

What you’ll need:

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1 bottle Limoncello SweetShine

1 bag frozen mixed berries

Shortcake (prepared)

Whipped Cream

Fresh Mint

Step 1:

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Pour Limoncello SweetShine over a bowl of frozen berries.

SweetShine should cover about half the berries.

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Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally until berries have thawed and mixture becomes a thick syrup. (About 1 hour).

Step 2:

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Pour SweetShine berry mixture over prepared shortcake, angel cake, sponge cake … whatever cake you like! (I may have been known to skip the cake entirely).

Step 3:

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Top with whipped cream and add a sprig of fresh mint. (Optional).

Happy Independence Day!

Cheers, y’all!

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Sunshine and Clementine

Hi fans! It’s a gorgeous day on the Shenandoah, and I’ve just come up with a super duper Sunshine Punch!  Call your friends over to socialize outdoors and share this light and refreshing booze drink.

Here’s what you’ll need:

*1 bottle Cranberry Clementine SweetShine

*1 bottle sparkling white wine

*2 cups freshly squeezed lemonade

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1-In a large pitcher or dispenser, pour 1 bottle (375ml) Cranberry Clementine SweetShine.

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2-Add 2 cups freshly squeezed lemonade, and stir.

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3-Top with sparkling white wine.

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Add a little lemon, if you like.

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Share with friends … or not. (I won’t judge!)  

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Cheers, y’all!

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Montani Semper Liberi!

In celebration of the 152nd West Virginia Day, and in honor of our newly passed Distillery Bill, I have paired Bloomery SweetShine with three other amazing West Virginia products. (That’s three more reasons to #GoToWV, y’all).

Enjoy …

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Black Bear

1 part Black Walnut SweetShine

1 part Smooth Ambler Old Scout Rye

Garnish with fresh blackberries

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There’s GOLD in these here hills!

Did you know?  Black Walnut SweetShine and Smooth Ambler Old Scout Rye are both Gold Medal recipients in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Way to go, WV distilleries!

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Hop Tart

1 part Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

1 part Grapefruit Juice

Top with Mountain State Brewing Seneca IPA

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Mountain State Brewing is the largest microbrewery in the state.

Why do their beers taste so good? MSBC brews with water from the very top of the watershed in historic Thomas, WV, which is 3,000 feet in elevation.

Ahhh … refreshing!

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Mountain Mama 

1.5 parts Cranberry Clementine SweetShine

1 part Black Draft First Harvest Moonshine

Splash Club Soda

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A match made in (Almost) Heaven!

Black Draft First Harvest Moonshine is made with non-GMO corn grown right here in the Shenandoah Valley.

Now that’s Farm Fresh!

Cheers, y’all!