Richmond, Va – Saturday, May 18th is World Whiskey Day, but today, Amanda Beckwith from a Popular Virginia Distillery came by the VTM studio to create two signature cocktails that you can serve for this weekend's festivities! For more information visit www.vadistillery.com
Virginia Julep
2 oz Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
4-5 ice cubes (or ¾ julep glass of crushed ice)
1 ½ oz mint syrup*
1 ½ oz seltzer water
1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Mint leaves
1. Pour whisky and mint syrup into a julep cup.
2. Muddle in a small bunch of mint.
3. Top with crushed ice, seltzer water and lime juice.
4. Stir, garnish with a mint sprig and serve.
Whisky Noir
2 oz Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
1 oz Averna Amaro
6 drops Angostura bitters
1. Combine ingredients in mixing glass
2. Add ice, stir and strain into chilled coupe glass
3. Rim with an orange peel and garnish with a Luxardo cherry