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Free Spirits - September 2022

September is a month where we get to enjoy the best of summer and the best of fall, from boat trips and pool parties for Labor Day weekend, to trips to apple orchards and pumpkin patches at the end of the month. One of our favorite September traditions is the return of football, and more importantly, the return of tailgating! Nothing beats gathering with friends outdoors to eat, drink, and celebrate. This month we provide some recipes and ideas to make this season’s tailgate parties your best yet!

Moonrunner

This Maumee Moonshine fueled cocktail is easy to make and even easier to drink. They can be prepared individually in 12oz bottles, or you can batch it in resealable 2 liter bottles for the ultimate tailgate cocktail!

Our Bellwether beverage team’s version calls for Coca-Cola in glass bottles, otherwise known as “Mexican Coke”. It is made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup and is generally regarded as the best version of Coke. The Moonrunner can be made with any cola of your choice though, and can be changed to accomodate any size bottle, from a single serving bottle of Coke, to a 2 liter bottle.

• 12 oz. bottle of Mexican Coke

• 1 oz Maumee Moonshine

• .5 oz St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram

• .5 oz lime juice

  
  Pour out 2 oz of Coke from bottle to make room for the other ingredients. Add Moonshine, Allspice Dram, and lime juice to bottle. Using your thumb as a stopper, flip the bottle upside down to “mix” the ingredients.
  

In Any Event

September Events and Excuses to Celebrate

• Sept. 3 - Tailgating Day
  Football season is upon us, and with it, the return of tailgating! Whether you’re drinking out of a bowling ball with the Bills Mafia, taking part in the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, or grilling out at the Big House, the Shoe, or the Glass Bowl this season, be sure to include some Heart of Glass Lemonade flasks in your cooler along with your batch of Moonrunners!
  

• Sept. 5 - Labor Day
  The unofficial end of summer means a great opportunity to enjoy some of the summer’s best cocktails. Whip up a batch of your favorite summer drink or get fancy and try one of these summer shaken cocktails.
  

• Sept. 20 - Rum Punch Day
  Rum Punch is one of our favorite cocktails. There are tons of different ways to make it using a variety of rums, juices, and other liqueurs (like the Allspice Dram used in this month’s featured cocktail, the Moonrunner). One of our beverage team’s favorite versions is this Planter’s Punch recipe.
  
  1 ½ oz King & Dane Silver Rum

  1 oz Orange Juice

  1 oz Pineapple Juice

  ½ oz Lime Juice

  ½ oz Orgeat
  

• Sept. 28 - Drink Beer Day
  This is a pretty self explanatory holiday to celebrate. We’re confident that you know HOW to drink beer, but if you need some inspiration on WHERE to drink beer, we suggest a visit to HEAVY Underground, HEAVY Beer Company’s taproom located in the basement of Toledo Spirits.
  

• Sept. 29 - Coffee Day
  Our passion for coffee isn’t limited to the morning cup(s) that fuel our day, it’s also the inspiration for our King & Dane Coffee Liqueur! The expertly blended combination of cold brew coffee, house-made silver rum, and cane sugar is perfect for White Russians, Espresso Martinis, and Tiramisu. Celebrate Coffee Day with your favorite coffee drink in the morning and your favorite coffee cocktail at night!
  

In The Spirit

News and Notes from the Toledo Spirits Campus

Bellwether’s New Cocktail Menu
After a delicious summer of tropical inspired cocktails, the Bellwether beverage team has released a new cocktail menu full of rich flavors, specifically highlighting our house made spirits. The new menu is a delicious mix of new creations, re-imagined classics, and staff and customer favorites. Try one of our new Old Fashioneds in a flask, our expanded Mule menu, or the Roche De Beouf, our own Toledo Spirits version of a classic Long Island Iced Tea.

Back to School
Class is always in session at Toledo Spirits! From cocktail classes to demonstrations and tours, we are always adding new opportunities to learn about our products and how best to enjoy them. Check out our September event and class schedule and plan a fun and informational night out!

Releases
Barrel Aged East Side Gin - Sunday, September 4 in our Bottle Shop (4-10pm)

Barrel Aged East Side Gin is an expertly balanced gin, made with an exquisite blend of six botanicals, and patiently aged in select Pinot Noir barrels. The resulting oak character is crisp and floral. Enjoy neat or put a unique twist on your favorite gin cocktail.

Keep an eye on social media for dates for upcoming releases of King & Dane Navy Strength Rum, Lowertown Black Casket Strength Bourbon, King & Dane Harvest Farmhouse Spirit, and Heart of Stone Vodka!

Quick Shots

News Summaries and Recipes from the Drinks Industry


Gameday Tools Of The Trade
The Moonrunner is a delicious cocktail that is sure to please at your next tailgate party, but one tasty drink is not enough to make a memorable party. Check out this guide to creating the ultimate mobile tailgating bar, and make sure your party is one of the best on campus.

Origins of Tailgating
Whether you’re enjoying some brats and beers or hurling yourself through a table, tailgating can be a really great time, and often the best part of the gameday experience. Most often associated with American football, tailgating actually predates the sport and is often cited as having started during the Civil War. Check out this history of tailgating to learn more about the rituals and traditions associated with them.

Read The Tea Leaves
The phrase “read the tea leaves” means to see into the future. Check out Salon’s easy guide to tea cocktails and you’ll have delicious tea cocktails in yours! From bourbon and black tea, to gin and green tea, learn about some of the tastiest combinations of tea and spirits, and end your summer with expertly crafted iced tea cocktails.