Today we are keeping it simple with a Basil Fizz, with our Basil Rum! Just a 3 ingredient cocktail that is super light and refreshing for those days you just need something quick. 

Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate with the Jam Jar Fizz, a fizzy fruity cocktail perfect for sharing with friends and family this holiday season! 

Lee popped into Fiore Lounge located in Ballantyne to see how they make their Basil Martini! This cocktail feature our Basil Rum and is such a delicious drink to sip on. The Basil Martini is featured on their menu, along with several other Muddy River Cocktails, so be sure to stop in and check them out!

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, then this shot is for you! 

Our Basil Rum is the perfect gin substitute, so for the start of fall we are mixing up a Goldwyn Follie cocktail...but our way! This cocktail is super light and makes you ready to put on a flannel and watch the leaves change colors.

A three ingredient cocktail? Say less! This classic cocktail has a Muddy River spin with our World's First Basil Rum! 

 The Basil Butterfly is special because it changes color! If you infuse your ice with butterfly pea blossoms, then it will change color as you pour over it. The shrub is awesome because the grapefruit, vinegar, and basil flavors from the rum just scream spring time. Remember to add the soda! The bubbles really help to add some fizz and lengthen the drink out a bit.

 This drink is a great example of when you can sub gin out for our Muddy River Basil Rum. The Basil Rum has some sugar added, but the flavor of the basil is still a little dry and that makes it perfect to pair with the cranberry juice and prosecco.

Calling all peach lovers, this easy to build cocktail is refreshing and light, perfect for a quick cocktail! 

The perfect cocktail to give you a taste of summer! 

A our twist on a classic cocktail, using Basil Rum and sweet tea! Super easy and a great switch if you want to spice up your mules! 

The flavor combination of basil and watermelon in this cocktail is going to make you wish it was summer all year long! 

Light and refreshing, our basil rum makes any cocktail feel like summertime! Try out this simple 3 ingredient cocktail to give it a taste! 

Craving a sweet tea on a hot summer day? Add a little of our Basil Rum to make this great cocktail and elevate your day! 

Did someone say MOJITO?! With Basil AND Watermelon?! Give me a glass! 

Elevate your lemonade during the hot summer days with Basil Rum, but drink responsibly because this cocktail is toooo gooood! 

A classic cocktail with a not so classic rum, our Basil Rum! Once you add this to your summer cocktails, you'll never look back!

Kombucha is great for boosting energy, so this spiked cocktail is sure to keep you running all day or night!

Strawberry lemonade with Basil Rum, sign me up and give me a glass! Easy, quick, delicious! 

Forget about vodka in your bloody mary, use our Muddy River Basil Rum instead! Why would you add something flavorless when you can give your drink a litle extra spike with the world's first basil rum! Make sure to add all the extra garnishes also, it really helps make the drink. 

Simple, quick, refreshing and most of all CRUSHABLE.  Our Coconut Mango Spritzer is the perfect drink to chill out on a hot day.  Cheers!

Want to enjoy a Tequila Sunrise without the tequila and looking for the perfect spirit? Try our recipe for the Rumrise, made with our delicious Coconut Rum!

Need a pick up in the morning? Try the Morning Perk! Whether it's a quick morning shot or something you enjoy slowly, this drink is sure to wake you up and feeling recharged to take on the day. 

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, then this shot is for you!

We need s'more of this cocktail! This tasty dessert cocktail is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Coffee Cream Soda! This boozy milkshake is a perfect way to celebrate summer. 

A cocktail that will cure any Monday fogginess, our version of the classic Pain Killer, the Pain Reliever! 

Muddy River Rum AND wine, sign me up! Our Pina Colada Sangria is the perfect balance of refreshing while still giving you that buzz! 

Start your morning with a caffine kick and a buzz just by adding a little Coconut Rum to your normal iced coffee order! 

This cocktail will not disappoint, packed full of flavor, this super spiked LIT is a great way to keep the party going! 

The Cranberry Colada is perfect variation on the classic Pina Colada that has both our Muddy River Coconut Rum and Muddy River Silver Rum. This drink is perfect for the summer and the winter with the addition of cranberries.

Get your muddler ready cause we are making something awesome. This Cranberry Smash is fantastic for when want something a little creamy and a little fruity. It makes great use of the best coconut rum ever!

We have a great view at the distillery so we made a drink for the occasion!  This cocktail has coconut rum and spiced rum for double the fun!

The Catawba cooler is a home run staff pick coconut rum cocktail.  Created by Amanda Britton and Larry Suggs; 2 amazing Charlotte area mixologists.  Cheers

The Midnight Sailor is a sweet blended cocktail, perfectly balanced out with both our Queen Charlotte's Reserve Navy Strength and Coffee Rums. This cocktail is strong so please drink responsibly and have some fun customizing it to your liking.

Finally! Our first Navy Strength Rum cocktail, and it's a great one! A spin on the classic tiki drink, Halekulani, we are mixing up a Cafe Kulani made with our Navy Strength and Coffee Rums.

Let your basic side show and try these easy Basic Shots! What could be better than Coffee and Spiced rums and a little pumpkin creamer?!

Robbie needed a quick break from working on the mill and decided to show Bri how to make his favorite quick shot! A perfectly balanece Muddy River shot! 

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, then this shot is for you!

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, then this shot is for you

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Coffee Cream Soda! This boozy milkshake is a perfect way to celebrate summer. 

 This tiki drink takes advantage of the sweetness from our Muddy River Coffee Rum. Normally it calls for demerara syrup, but we subbed that out for the Coffee Rum. The bitters help show off the coffee flavors and the lime juice adds some tasty tartness. We give some body to the drink with the base of our Queen Charlotte’s Reserve. 

 This classic cocktail comes straight from London. Normally made with vodka, our version of the espresso martini has a full flavor with the use of our Muddy River Silver Rum. And when you shake that up with some of our Muddy River Coffee Rum and local Charlotte Javesca coffee it makes for the best coffee cocktail you have ever had.

 Who would have thought that coffee and tropical fruit go so well together?  Pineapple and lime juice pair perfectly with the Muddy River Coffee Rum. Then you add the Campari for that bitterness that just ties the whole drink together. Make sure to give this riff on the Jungle Bird a try. Remember, the Early Bird gets the worm!

 This drink is brought to you by our production manager Jordan! The best part of this drink is that the ice is frozen cubes of local Javesca coffee. We then added both our Silver and Coffee Muddy River Rum and topped it off with coke. This is a great cocktail anytime, just be careful drinking it at night.

 Everyone has had a Mai Tai right. It is THE tiki drink. But, have you ever had coffee Mai Tai? When you make a Mai Tai and add our Muddy River Coffee Rum, you will taste something you never have before. It adds some depth to the flavors as well as this darkness and richness that Mai Tais are normally missing.

 Good for whatever ails ya, a shot of our Muddy River Coffee Rum is right for you. Whether it be the day after an amazing night out, or just getting it started.

This is one of the best drinks we have ever done! We took the classic Old Fashioned and added our new Muddy River Coffee Rum! The coffee with the Queen Charlotte's Reserve rum, and bitters just work so well together

Today we are bringing you a cocktail we got inspired by from across the pond! This is the American Imposter, a play on a cocktail Lee had while in Europe that we know you will enjoy. Try the recipe below for yourself! 

Let's make the Sweetheart Kamikaze, a Valentine's Day themed cocktail of the classic Kamikaze you know and love! This 3 ingredient cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate and we know you'll LOVE it!

Robbie needed a quick break from working on the mill and decided to show Bri how to make his favorite quick shot! A perfectly balanece Muddy River shot! 

You've never had a Manhattan like this before, but you'll never turn back! With a blend of interesting flavors, this cocktail slightly resembles that of a Manhattan but we use our Queen Charlotte's Reserve and a bitter aperitif!

We need s'more of this cocktail! This tasty dessert cocktail is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Coffee Cream Soda! This boozy milkshake is a perfect way to celebrate summer.

Peach lovers! the  Peachtree Punch, a fruity and creamy drink perfect for you!

An elevated cocktail sure to impress! 

Want an easy to make, easy to drink cocktail? Try our 4 Year Smash, a take on the classic Whiskey Smash using our Queen Charlotte's Reserve 4 Year Barrel-Aged Rum! 

An elevated cocktail sure to impress! 

 The Carolina Bird is bitter, fruity, and almost floral tasting. This light summer drink will leave you wanting more!

A perfect summer drink, best served with an orange peel snake garnish! 

Try our slight twist on a classic cocktail, the Sparkling Mai Tai! 

 Best shared with good friends and served with fire!

A tongue twister of a word, the Humunukunukuapua, is our first Tiki drink with gin in it, so this cocktail is sure to sneak up on you. 

The Navy Grog, a light and aromatic cocktail that's a real winner for summer drinking!

 If you want a taste of the tropics straight from Bermuda, then this is the drink for you! Our rum in combination with the fruit juice, grenadine, and bitters make for the perfect drink for the beach. Oh, and make sure you use a tiki mug (I swear it makes the drink taste better)!

The Hibiscus Rum Punch is the epitome of summer. It's light, floral, fruity, and sweet. Perfect for relaxing on the beach. Inspired by Smuggler’s Cove, this drink is exactly what tiki is all about.

This punch is great for when you feel like Christmas in the summer. All of the spices in the allspice dram pair perfectly with the lime juice and rum. The flavor combination of all the ingredients make for an awesome cocktail, anytime of the year.

 If you're searching for a fantastic twist on the classic whiskey sour, then you're in the right spot. With our 4 year old rum that is aged in virgin American white oak, you get the classic whiskey taste, but in a rum cocktail. The hibiscus liqueur and orgeat together make for some tropical flavors you won't get elsewhere.

 This is not a Dark n Stormy! It may look a lot like one, but we are using Muddy River’s Queen Charlotte’s Reserve! This award winning rum and local ginger beer make for the perfect, easy sipping cocktail when you want some of that gingery burn.

 Everyone loves a good whisky sour, but I bet you have never had one like this. We used our Queen Charlotte’s Reserve 4 year to get a lot of that oaky flavor that you recognize in whisky/ bourbon. From there we used lemon juice, a bit of sugar, and an egg white. And then to make this drink extra special, we stirred some red zinfandel wine  with a homemade pomegranate liqueur and then floated a layer on top. This creates a spectacular tasting and looking cocktail

Welcome to the newy year! In know we all made plans to have some great resolutions, but with a recipe this good, it will be just a bit too hard to resist.

 Who would have thought that coffee and tropical fruit go so well together?  Pineapple and lime juice pair perfectly with the Muddy River Coffee Rum. Then you add the Campari for that bitterness that just ties the whole drink together. Make sure to give this riff on the Jungle Bird a try. Remember, the Early Bird gets the worm!

 Everyone has had a Mai Tai right. It is THE tiki drink. But, have you ever had coffee Mai Tai? When you make a Mai Tai and add our Muddy River Coffee Rum, you will taste something you never have before. It adds some depth to the flavors as well as this darkness and richness that Mai Tais are normally missing.

The Commodore Daiquiri  is a great twist on a classic and was created by the Polynesian Tiki Bar in NYC.  The ube extract in this daiquiri really gives this drink an amazing presentation and unique flavor. We really love this drink because we use both our aged and unaged rums.

Finally, a rum old fashioned actually worth drinking!

This cocktail is classic and packs a bold flavor that is a must try! 

Kick off spring with the most classic rum cocktail, a Mai Tai! This cocktail packs a punch and will get you feeling ready for the warmer days ahead. 

This fall favorite is amazing.  The maple syrup and barrel aged rum pair nicely to give you a sweet, well rounded drink.  We suggest making these to watch the game, or watch the leaves change.  Maybe, if your Jordan, you enjoy this cocktail while bird watching! Cheers

This classic cocktail created by Pat O'Brien is named after the glass it is served in. This sweet cocktail works for any occasion but especialy on Mardi Gras!  Cheers

The Cackalacky Lemonade is the perfect cocktail to enjoy a perfect Carolina day! Light, refreshing and easy to sip this cocktail is going to be a staple in your recipe book. Give the recipe below a try! 

The Midnight Sailor is a sweet blended cocktail, perfectly balanced out with both our Queen Charlotte's Reserve Navy Strength and Coffee Rums. This cocktail is strong so please drink responsibly and have some fun customizing it to your liking.

Slingin' you a new cocktail this Tuesday with our Navy Sling! This cocktail is tart and naturally sweet with our Navy Strength Rum, give the recipe below a try and let us know what you think. 

This cocktail is not for the faint of heart! Smokey and smooth, give our Sailor with A Cigar a try!

Let's make an Old Fashioned with our delicious Navy Strength Rum. Our warm and inviting Navy Strength allows you to really dive into the glass and explore the flavors of a classic Old Fashioned.

Our Navy Strength Rum is perfect on its own, but if you are looking for ways to mix it, try the Navy Tai! A classic favorite, this easy and well known cocktail is just what you need to transport you to warmer weather any time of year! 

An easy cocktail to enjoy our newest rum, Queen Charlotte's Reserve Navy Strength, is a twist on a classic. The Navy Smash is simple and even tastier with our Navy Strength, give the recipe below a try and let us know what you think! 

Our newest Navy Strength Rum is set at a high proof, indulge in making this drink combination of two classic cocktails for a beautiful result! Packed with a punch, always remember to drink responsibly. 

Finally! Our first Navy Strength Rum cocktail, and it's a great one! A spin on the classic tiki drink, Halekulani, we are mixing up a Cafe Kulani made with our Navy Strength and Coffee Rums.

Simple, 3 ingredient cocktails are our favorite! The Cranberry Crush is just what we need to start the new year right. 

Let your basic side show and try these easy Basic Shots! What could be better than Coffee and Spiced rums and a little pumpkin creamer?!

Today we are shaking up one of our favorite cocktails with a little fall twist. The Fall Riverwalk is the perfect example of how to interchange ingredients to mix up the flavor best for you!

Fizz the season! If you enjoy fizzy cocktails check out this Spiced Rum Fizz with hard cider! 

An elevated cocktail sure to impress! 

 Created by the founder of Muddy River Distillery, Robbie Delaney, this drink is  perfect when you want something with a little kick. The fruitiness of everything in there like the grenadine and pineapple juice pair amazingly with the habanero sauce. The heat of the punch reminds you of enjoying a hot summer day on the beach, and the sweetness makes you think of the cool summer nights when the sun is setting and the sky looks like what’s in your glass.

Looking for the perfect cocktail to help ease the switch from summer to fall? The Fall out of Summer made with our Spiced Rum is the answer! 

This may be the best drink ever created! Just ask anyone here at Muddy River what their favorite drink is, and they are going to say The Riverwalk. This drink combines juices, bitters, local ginger ale, and of course our Muddy River Spiced Rum (our best seller). Make sure to use a very dry gingerale, and if you are having a hard time getting the right one, ginger beer would be a great substitute.

This cocktail will not disappoint, packed full of flavor, this super spiked LIT is a great way to keep the party going! 

This drink is the best riff on the classic Mule that I have ever seen! It adds a little more than just lime juice in the mix so you get extra flavors and they work so great together!

We have a great view at the distillery so we made a drink for the occasion!  This cocktail has coconut rum and spiced rum for double the fun!

We're like the cupid of cocktails, sending you the Lovebug! Try this cocktail to celebrate in a festive way with the ones you love. Sweet and sparkling, is sure to be loved by all.

Poppin' bottles! Kick off the New Year right with a Winter Aperol Spritz made with our Silver Rum! Sparkling, refreshing & only 5 ingredients! 

Rum Pom Pom Pom will have you movin' to the beat of your own drum! Packed with a punch, this spin on a classic cocktail favorite is one you don't wanna miss out on! 

Who doesn't love a Moscow Mule?! Today we are shaking up a "Carolina Mule" with the Caramel Apple Mule! Follow along to make this very tasty, well balanced drink as Bri tries to improve her bartending skills.

"I'd like a cheeseburger, large fries and a cosmopolitan." - Carrie Bradshaw 

This very simple, classic cocktail is reimagined in our recipe as we substitute in our silver rum! Sweet and citrusy, you'll never go back to vodka! 

Want to get into the Halloween spirit, then this shot is for you!

A classic Colombian cocktail, the Refajo! Commonly made with Colombiana soda and a light lager, we decided to add our silver rum for an added buzz.

Sun Drop is a southern staple, so we mixed it up with our Silver Rum and it's perfect! Great for making a cocktail in a pinch, check out the recipe below! 

Love beer & Muddy River Rum? Well mix them together to make the Rummer Shandy! 

We paired up with The Bottle Tree in Belmont, N.C. and are bringing you the Rummer Nights cocktail! This cocktail is smooth, creamy, and tastes like sitting on the beach. We loved getting to hang out with another local Belmont business and share a love of cocktails and good times. If you're in the area and looking for some Muddy River Rum cocktails, check out The Bottle Tree! 

More about The Bottle Tree!

Located in Downtown Belmont, NC, Bottle Tree is serving up some amazing food that is globally inspired, locally sourced! Whether you're enjoying a cocktail at the bar, wine from their extensive wine list, or even a meal from the restaurant or food truck in the backyard, The Bottle Tree is the the spot try! 

Try out the American Colada to get in the patriotic spirit. This flavorful drink will make you feel like a firework. 

A slight twist on a classic mojito recipe that's light, refreshing, and very easy to make! 

 The Rosito is one of the many drinks that are perfect for Spring. When you taste the rose water syrup and the mint together, it reminds you of the weather getting warmer and going to the lake with your friends and family. 

 This classic cocktail comes straight from London. Normally made with vodka, our version of the espresso martini has a full flavor with the use of our Muddy River Silver Rum. And when you shake that up with some of our Muddy River Coffee Rum and local Charlotte Javesca coffee it makes for the best coffee cocktail you have ever had.

 This drink is brought to you by our production manager Jordan! The best part of this drink is that the ice is frozen cubes of local Javesca coffee. We then added both our Silver and Coffee Muddy River Rum and topped it off with coke. This is a great cocktail anytime, just be careful drinking it at night.

 Everyone has had a Mai Tai right. It is THE tiki drink. But, have you ever had coffee Mai Tai? When you make a Mai Tai and add our Muddy River Coffee Rum, you will taste something you never have before. It adds some depth to the flavors as well as this darkness and richness that Mai Tais are normally missing.

This drink features our Muddy River Silver Rum and Sipology pineapple green tea! This drink has everything you want in something that has a bit of sour added.

What else could make a mojito even better besides fresh fruit like pineapple!? Check out this great cocktail to shake up a classic cocktail!

No better way of celebrating strawberry season than by adding them to mojitos to get the summer mood started! 

Keep as cool as a cucumber and beat the heat with this Cucumber Mojito. Light, refreshing, easy! 

This spin on a classic cocktail will leave your taste buds craving more, so drink responsibly! 

Start off the warmer weather sippin' on a classic mojito and test your bartending skills by getting creative because there is so much you can do to elevate your drink! To learn the base recipe follow these instructions.

Love mojitos but want something with a little more flavor? Try this Lakeside Living cocktail that is topped with kombucha for the perfect punch. 

This cocktail is classic and packs a bold flavor that is a must try! 

An elevated cocktails sure to impress! 

Our take on a class dirty shirley, just using rum! Same great flavor, just better! 

Kick off spring with the most classic rum cocktail, a Mai Tai! This cocktail packs a punch and will get you feeling ready for the warmer days ahead. 

This cocktail will not disappoint, packed full of flavor, this super spiked LIT is a great way to keep the party going! 

The only thing more satisfying than a mojito is a drinking one for a great cause! @makeawish_cwnc  

This classic cocktail created by Pat O'Brien is named after the glass it is served in. This sweat cocktail works for any occasion but especialy on Mardi Gras!  Cheers

Love Rum?  Think vodka is lame?  Try the Muddy Mary!  The subtle character and sweetness of Muddy River Silver Rum really mellow out the aicidity of the tomato making this bloody mary perfectly balanced.

The Commodore Daiquiri  is a great twist on a classic and was created by the Polynesian Tiki Bar in NYC.  The ube extract in this daiquiri really gives this drink an amazing presentation and unique flavor. We really love this drink because we use both our aged and unaged rums.