J.Witty Spirits

Scorching Banshee

jwitty — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:31:41 +0000

1 ½ ounces 10-Year Laphroaig Scotch whiskey
1 dash Peruvian bitters
½ ounce J. Witty Chamomile liqueur
½ ounce St. Elizabeth allspice dram rum
1 thin strip orange peel

Combine the Scotch, bitters, dram, and chamomile liqueur and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Flame the orange peel over the surface of the cocktail, then garnish the cocktail with it.

-Recipe by Brian MacGregor, Jardiniere, San Francisco, CA

Join us at the Las Vegas Indy Spirits Expo

jwitty — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:10:32 +0000

Although Jill used to work in the casino industry, she hasn’t yet brought her spirits to the great state of Nevada. Until now, that is. Please join us as we make our Nevada debut at the Las Vegas Indy Spirits Expo. We’ll have samples of J. Witty Chamomile for you to try, both on its own and in a featured cocktail. With lots of other independent spirits producers on hand to pour their libations, this promises to be a great event.

When: Thursday, April 8, 6:30-9 pm (VIP entrance at 5pm)
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 3771 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas (note: *not* at the Hard Rock Casino/Hotel)
For more information: Indy Spirits Expo website

We hope to see you there!

Recent Press- Feeling the Love

jwitty — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:04:01 +0000

We’re so grateful for the recent press we’ve gotten, including a wonderful article (with photo!) about East Bay distillers, and a rave review on About.com. We’re definitely feeling the love in 2010!

To see our recent press, please visit our Press page.

Witty Irishman

jwitty — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:32:36 +0000

1 ½ oz. Irish whiskey
¾ oz. J. Witty Chamomile
¼ oz. lemon juice

Shake and strain over ice into a highball glass.

Chamomile Sidecar

jwitty — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:13:08 +0000

1 ½ oz. grape brandy
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile
1 barspoon simple syrup
½ oz. lemon juice
¼ oz. orange juice

Shake ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

–Recipe by Shane King Feirstein, Park Kitchen, Portland, OR

Nordic Summer

jwitty — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:53:42 +0000

2 oz. Aquavit (we like Krogstad)
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile
2-3 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

-Recipe by Bradley Dawson, Bluehour, Portland, OR

Cherry Blossom

jwitty — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:04:57 +0000

2 oz. gold rum
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile
½ oz. Cherry Heering
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

Stir ingredients with cracked ice. Strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass.

The Flower Stalk

jwitty — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:11:23 +0000

1 ½ oz. Square One Botanical
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile Liqueur
¼ oz. Sonoma Syrups Lavender
1 oz. grapefruit juice
¾ oz. Bundaberg ginger beer

Shake the first four ingredients and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and stir lightly.

-Recipe by H. Ehrmann, Elixir, San Francisco

The Elliott

jwitty — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:30:06 +0000

1 oz. single-malt scotch
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile

Stir together equal parts scotch and liqueur. Serve in a snifter.

Chamopolitan

jwitty — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:09:30 +0000

2 oz. vodka
1 oz. J. Witty Chamomile
1 oz. Pomegranate juice
squeeze of lemon

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.