The Baker Brothers -
David, Jack, and Peter, owners of Litchfield
Distillery in Litchfield,
Connecticut have added another very tasty spirit to their long line
of super-premium award-winning spirits, with the addition of their
latest product, Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits. Made from 100%
blue agave imported from Mexico and distilled and bottled at their
distillery in Connecticut, Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits is
sure to garner many a fan.
Since 2014, the Baker Brothers
have been hand-crafting super-premium spirits in the hills of Litchfield,
Connecticut. Initially known for their line of bourbons, they gradually added
vodka, gin, rye, and now their Agave Spirits to their exceptional product line.
Their motto is "The Spirit of Hard Work" something to which they excel.
Product Information:
Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits, 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume), made
from 100% blue agave. Each botte is hand-numbered listing batch and bottle
number. Retail: $34.95.
Bottle Notes: "We
imported Agave Nectar from Mexico then fermented and distilled it here in
Litchfield, CT to produce our own Agave Spirits. We then rest it in on our
retired bourbon barrels. You'll enjoy a well-balanced spirit with sweet and
spicy notes highlighted by caramel, agave, white pepper & honey. Distilled
and bottled by Litchfield Distillery."
Tasting Notes: Our
bottle was listed as Batch 1, Bottle 184. The color is a lovely deep gold
derived from resting the fermented spirit in their retired bourbon barrels. The
nose is richly aromatic with sweet honey and caramel notes, and on the palate,
there is a perfect blend of caramel, honey, and wood notes with a spicy finish.
Delicious to enjoy as a sipping spirit, it is also a very versatile spirit to
use in cocktail and culinary recipes.
Luxury Experience was "In the
kitchen and behind the bar®" creating some incredibly special handcrafted cocktails
and a culinary recipe to tempt your palate and inspire your own creations using
Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits.
Luxury Experience Cocktail
and Culinary Menu
The Cocktail Menu
Luxury Experience - Red Dress
Luxury Experience - Where
There's Smoke (there's fire)
The Culinary Menu
Luxury Experience - Agave
Spirits Shrimp Shooters
Luxury Experience - Spirited
Avocado Mousse
with Tomatillo Cilantro "Soup"
The Cocktail Recipes
Luxury Experience - Red Dress was
named for the brilliant red color of the cocktail and is our playful reference
to the David Bowie song, Let's Dance, where he sings, "Put
on your red dress and dance the blues." The color comes from homemade hibiscus
water, which is combined with Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits, Fifth
State Distillery Orange Chocolate XS (made in Bridgeport, Connecticut),
fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. Dress with a sugar rim and a lime wheel and
you are ready to party.
Luxury Experience - Red Dress
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Glass Used: Margarita Glass
Cocktail Ingredients:
1.5
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Ounces
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0.25
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Ounce
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0.25
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Ounce
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Fresh
Lime Juice
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1.5
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Ounces
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Homemade
Hibiscus Water (see recipe below)
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0.25
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Ounce
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Agave Nectar
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Lime
Wheel, garnish
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Hibiscus Water Ingredients:
1
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Cup
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Dried
Hibiscus Flowers
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8
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Cups
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Water
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Method for the Hibiscus Water: Add the dried hibiscus flowers and water to a
large pot. Bring to a boil and let boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and
let cool. Strain liquid into a glass jar and discard flowers. Refrigerate until
ready to use. Can be made 1-day ahead.
Note: Aguas Frescas
(Fruit based waters with the addition of lime juice and sweetener) are very
popular in Mexico. In addition to using homemade hibiscus water in our
cocktails, it is perfect to enjoy on its own or by adding some lime juice and
sweetened to taste if desired.
Method for the Cocktail: Rim
a Margarita glass with lime juice by running a cut lime along the rim edge. Add
sugar to a saucer. Invert glass and gently twist the lime rim in the sugar. Set
aside. Can be made hours ahead making them perfect for parties.
Add the Litchfield Distillery
Agave Spirts, Fifth State Distillery Orange Chocolate XS, lime juice, homemade
hibiscus water, and agave nectar to a shaker. Add 4 ice cubes and shake hard to
dissolve the ice. Strain into the sugar rimmed Margarita glass. Garnish with a
lime wheel.
Luxury Experience - Where
There's Smoke (there's fire) is our refreshing cocktail with a kick! For
this cocktail, we infuse Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits with Don Chilio®
Chile CrispTM
Sliced Jalapeno Pepper (where the fire comes from) and combine it with Domaine de Canton French
Ginger Liqueur made with VSOP Cognac, fresh pink grapefruit juice, and add
1-2 dashes of Stubb's Mesquite Liquid Smoke (where the smoke comes from).
Garnish with a generous grapefruit peel twist and float a dried chile.
Luxury Experience - Where
There's Smoke (there's fire)
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass
Cocktail Ingredients:
1
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Ounce
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1
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Ounce
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1
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Ounce
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Fresh Pink
Grapefruit Juice
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1
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Large
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Dried
Chile
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1-2
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Dashes
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1
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Grapefruit
Peel Twist
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Method: Infuse Litchfield
Distillery Agave Spirits with 1 Don Chilio® Chile CrispTM
Sliced Jalapeno Pepper and let rest for at least 1 hour (could be left up to
1-day ahead).
The Culinary Recipes
In addition to cocktails,
Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits is a delicious addition to savory as well
as sweet culinary recipes.
Luxury Experience - Agave
Spirits Shrimp Shooters combines Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits with
tomato juice, siracha, lime juice, minced green zucchini, minced roasted red pepper,
and chopped shrimp for layers of flavor. Garnish with a whole shrimp and fresh
cilantro and you have a tasty starter.
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
2
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Ounces
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2
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Ounces
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Tomato
Juice
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8
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Medium
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Shrimp,
minced
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4
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Teaspoons
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Green
Zucchini, minced
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4
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Teaspoons
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Roasted
Red Pepper, minced
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4
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Squeezes
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Fresh
Lime Juice
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4
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Medium
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Shrimp
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Siracha
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Cilantro
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Method: In a mixing glass,
add the Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits, tomato juice, lime juice, and 1-2
drops of Siracha (or to taste). Stir to combine. Divide the minced shrimp,
zucchini, and red pepper in 4 small glasses. Top with the liquid ingredients.
Garnish each glass with a whole shrimp and fresh cilantro.
We created Luxury Experience - Spirited Avocado Mousse with Tomatillo Cilantro "Soup" as
a light and lovely summer dessert celebrating the flavors of Mexico with
Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits, agave nectar, avocado, sweetened condensed
milk, lime, tomatillos, and cilantro. Although we use homemade Greek yogurt
(which Edward makes weekly), you can use store bought Greek Yogurt.
Luxury Experience - Spirited
Avocado Mousse with Tomatillo Cilantro "Soup"
Yield: 6 half-cup servings
Mousse Ingredients:
1
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Ripe
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Avocado
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1
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Can
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Sweetened
Condensed Milk
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1
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Can
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Greek
Yogurt
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2
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Tablespoons
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Agave
Nectar
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1
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Envelope
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Unflavored
Gelatin
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2
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Ounces
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0.25
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Ounce
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Fresh Lime
Juice
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Greek
Yogurt, microgreens garnish (optional)
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Method for the Mousse: Add
the Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits to a small bowl. Sprinkle the envelope
of unflavored gelatin over it and stir to combine. Let rest.
Meanwhile, mash the avocado and
set aside. In a large pot, add the sweetened condensed milk and yogurt and
bring to a boil. Add the lime juice, agave nectar, and avocado. Stir to combine
and pour mixture into a food processor and process until smooth. Return mixture
to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the gelatin mixture and heat until the
gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Wrap 6 half-cup molds or custard
cups with plastic wrap (or lightly spray molds with vegetable oil) so the
mousse will not stick. Divide the mousse mixture between the 6 molds. Cover
with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until set.
Tomatillo Cilantro Soup Ingredients:
1.5
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Pounds
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Tomatillos
(about 4 large), small dice
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0.25
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Cup
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Cilantro
Leaves, measure, then mince
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0.50
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Teaspoon
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Pink
Himalayan Salt
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0.25
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Cup
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Sugar
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0.25
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Cup
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Agave
Nectar
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1
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Ounce
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Fresh
Lime Juice
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1
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Ounce
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Method for the Tomatillo_Cilantro "Soup":
Add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil. Let boil until
tomatillos are tender and sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Let cool. Spoon
into a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use. May be made a few days
ahead.
Note: Tomatillos are used
heavily in Mexican cuisine including green salsa. They resemble green tomatoes
and have a paper-like husk that must be removed. They are slightly sticky when
you remove the husk. Wash thoroughly before using.
Until next time, cheers, its
cocktail time!
Background Information on "The
Batchers of Litchfield Distillery" - David, Jack, and Peter Baker

David, Jack, Peter
The Bakers - David, Jack, and
Peter, grew up in Connecticut in the water bottling business, bringing Crystal
Rock water to discerning consumers for three generations. With their dedicated
family-business focus they launched Litchfield Distillery in the heart of the
northwest of Connecticut's beautiful farm country, where they craft their
exceptional line of bourbons, vodka, and gin in small batches from the best of
locally sourced ingredients from the area's farms. Litchfield Distillery - The
Spirit of Hard Work.
Originally known for their
exceptional bourbons: Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey - 10 years, Double
Barreled Bourbon Whiskey - 5 years, Straight
Bourbon Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Cask Strength, Port Cask
Finish Bourbon Whiskey, Vanilla Bourbon, Maple
Bourbon, Cinnamon Bourbon, Coffee Bourbon, they have expanded their
artisan line of spirts to also include Gin, Vodka, Rye, and their latest Agave Spirits.
Tours and Tastings: Monday
- Sunday beginning at 11:00 am. The last tour begins at 4:00 pm. On Sundays,
the last tour begins at 3:00 pm. Tours and tastings are free. Everyone must
wear a mask and practice social distancing protocols.
The Distillery Store Hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm,
Saturday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
For more information on Litchfield
Distillery, purchasing their products, or visiting them, please call them
at +1-860-361-6503 or visit their website: www.LitchfieldDistillery.com
Read about Litchfield
Distillery products and read Luxury Experience's Culinary and Cocktail
Recipes in the Liquor Cabinet section.
Litchfield Distillery
569 Bantam Road
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
United States
Telephone: +1-860-361-6503
Website: www.LitchfieldDistillery.com
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