Gin Fizz #1: Strawberry & Rhubarb
The variations on fruit and gin continue. This recipe is so delicious when fresh strawberries are in their prime. Freeze up a bunch of them to have on hand year round for festive occasions that warrant a taste of spring! INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Ironworks Gin .5 oz Rhubarb Esprit .5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice three…
Gin Fizz #2: Blueberry & Lavender
We have borrowed the yummy recipe for this drink (which was created by Wildcard Creative) directly from Taste of Nova Scotia’s recipe pages. Van Dyk’s delicious Wild Nova Scotia blueberry juice perfectly compliments the local gin in this cocktail. Alternatively you could use Terra Beata Blueberry juice. Ideal for a personal drink or a crowd…
The Rogue Wave
The year was 2012. Summertime in Lunenburg. After a few years being rebuilt in drydock, BLUENOSE II was about to be relaunched and we thought we should celebrate. This was the year we first created our signature black rum and we called it “BLUENOSE”. It was only supposed to be a summer product, but lo…
Tall Ships Hard Lemonade
Way back in 2012, when the Tall Ships last visited Halifax, we were participating with Taste of Nova Scotia at their “Food Fare by the Sea”. It was kind of like camping on the waterfront! Right next to the Taste food stage they set up a bar where they were serving cocktails devised by Geir…
Berries and Lemonade
This simple cocktail is immensely flexible. You can use any one of our Ironworks Liqueurs and the taste will be lovely. Lately we have been using a lemon concentrate created by our friends at Dragonfly Farms but any lemonade, still or bubbly, will do the trick. Decorate with a toothpick loaded with berries to match…
A Lazy Afternoon
Here’s a gingery, rhubarb tart, bubbly invention that we put together one day in Blue Rocks. This combination is so simple and invites you to live up to its name! After all, show me the person who can resist the offer of “A Lazy Afternoon”… ? (thanks for the name, Brad!) INGREDIENTS •…
Ironworks Blueberry Grunt
Here’s something to warm you up this fall: the Blueberry Grunt is a fun way to play with teas and craft spirits without the time commitment of an infusion. As a popular Maritime dessert, this recipe just begs to be translated by our own East Coast staples, the Amber Rum and Blueberry Liqueur. • 1…
Starlight Toddy
Infusing Teas into alcohol is becoming a trend which brings a new level of craftmanship and consideration to your cocktail repertoire. A tea can contribute rich aromas and layered taste notes without added heaviness, and gives unlimited opportunity to combine your favourite sipping beverages! This toddy is best enjoyed as a mulled, large batch…
PACING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN
This cocktail was designed to accompany poems read by Sue Goyette from her book of poetry, “Ocean”. With tartness from the Cranberry Liqueur being met with sweetness from our dark Bluenose Rum, this cocktail is as heavy-hitting as the poem it’s crafted after. • 1oz Ironworks Bluenose Dark Rum • 1oz Ironworks Cranberry Liqueuer •…
Rogue Wave Cupcakes
This recipe was not only created and submitted by Sarah Finlayson, but she even brought some to the distillery to taste! These sweet treasures have a slight gingery spice and a decadent, creamy Bluenose icing. Warning: these are intensely delicious and not for the faint of cupcake-heart. INGREDIENTS: • 4 oz salted butter • 1/2…