North Shore Distillery
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We are the original craft distillery in Illinois, established in 2004. We use great ingredients, skill, and creativity to make amazingly delicious spirits with fresh, original flavors. Find Latest News from North Shore Distillery - cocktail recipes, distillery news, new spirits, events, and more in our blogs.
North Shore Distillery
5d ago
Cocktails have a lot going for them already — delicious flavor and complexity, endless opportunities for variation, and the benefits of relaxation and “social lubrication,” depending on when and where they’re consumed. (All when consumed in moderation, of course!) Cocktails have other famous uses too — bloody marys and mimosas are popular “hair of the […]
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North Shore Distillery
5d ago
Long a favorite here at North Shore Distillery, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 has an enduring popularity that befits the killer name and fantastic recipe. Over the years we’ve tried a number of riffs on this classic gin-based drink, but today we present the original, equal-parts recipe — deceptively simple, it yields a drink with […]
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North Shore Distillery
3w ago
This cocktail takes inspiration stylistically from classic gin cocktails like the Aviation, taking you to heights of imagination and intrigue with its bold, fresh botanicals & citrus. Gin No. 6 takes this cocktail to new heights with bright, fresh layers, supported by fresh lemon and smooth fruit, balanced by a touch of bracing bitterness from […]
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North Shore Distillery
3w ago
We know, we know … the phrase is usually April showers bring May flowers. But even though the cold rainy weather is sticking around, we’re dreaming of sunny spring days and vibrant beds of flowers. Also, some brave bulbs like daffodils and tulips are poking out of the ground already! So we’re raising this cocktail […]
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North Shore Distillery
2M ago
This cocktail is spirited, with intriguing layers, just the kind of drink that our master distiller loves! Smooth Malt Whiskey & savory Bokamaro are balanced by a touch of smooth, bright cherry. It’s been a runaway favorite in our Tasting Room this winter, and we think you’ll love it too! Derek Special #1 2 oz […]
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North Shore Distillery
2M ago
Tropical cocktails may seem incongruous during winter, but at North Shore Distillery we think they’re absolutely appropriate for the season! This time of year lends itself to tropical cocktails — it’s the tail end of winter, we’re all sick of grey days and we’re wishing for a warm, sunny tropical beach. Even if a vacation […]
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North Shore Distillery
2M ago
Tropical cocktails may seem incongruous during winter, but at North Shore Distillery we think they’re absolutely appropriate for the season! This time of year lends itself to tropical cocktails — it’s the tail end of winter, we’re all sick of grey days and we’re wishing for a warm, sunny tropical beach. Even if a vacation […]
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North Shore Distillery
3M ago
February is a month for dreaming and romance — in the Chicagoland area we’re dreaming of the tropics and our Take Me to the Tropics Party, as winter begins its third month! And of course the briefest month also holds the romantic Valentine’s Day. So this month we’re traveling to Paris with our Drink of […]
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North Shore Distillery
3M ago
Warming Cocktails for Winter With the Midwest blanketed in snow and arctic temperatures, there’s no better time to warm up with a great winter cocktail. There are more than a few ways to create the sensation of warmth, and in the same way there are more than a few ways to make a warming winter […]
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North Shore Distillery
3M ago
Arctic winter weather brings the Sazerac to mind — it’s a great drink to warm up these cold nights! Sometimes called the “New Orleans Old Fashioned”, this cocktail has a long, complex history (much of it hotly debated) that seems appropriate for this intricate version of the classic American cocktail. The Sazerac is traditionally served […]
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