Cold Springs Mint Vodka
Cold springs is an incredibly refreshing experience with all natural ingredients and produced in Eastern oregon
OUR COLD SPRINGS MINT VODKA PROCESS
Mint is a $40 Million dollar industry in Oregon and is a regular of our flavored vodka series. 1 of 4 Mint growing areas in Oregon is located about 15 minutes west of our headquarters in Pendleton in the town of Cold Springs. The mint is grown and processed into an oil for the production of toothpaste, gum, mouthwash, and of course our vodka.
We proof down about 500 gallons of our grain neutral spirit, which you can learn more about here, to 80 proof in our pot still. Then we add a very small amount, only a few ounces, of both peppermint and spearmint oil to the wash. We use our still’s agitators to mix the wash for a few hours before redistilling the wash to infuse the grain spirit with the mint flavor and voila, a beautifully balanced and delicious mint vodka perfect for mojitos, mint hot chocolate, and all your favorite mint cocktails.
Our reflux still that can be used as a pot still or a column still
DISTILLER’S NOTES
During the summer months, Eastern Oregon is treated to the delightful aroma of fresh peppermint and spearmint wafting from the fields. Paying homage to the local mint growers, we worked hard to capture that refreshing experience in a bottle. This vodka is infused with a blend of two types of mint to create an invigorating flavor we hope you enjoy as much as we did creating it.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL RECIPES
This refreshing cocktail is always a hit when Oregon Cranberries are in season!
Muddle the following in a copper mule cup
- handful of fresh cranberries
- three lime slices
- one small coin of fresh ginger
Fill with ice
Add 1.5 ounces of Cold Springs Mint Vodka
Top with ginger beer
Garnish fresh mint, or cranberries and a lime slice!
This is one of the simplest, most refreshing cocktails we make at the distillery. This is definitely our favorite way to cool down in the summer.
Fill rocks or collins glass with ice
Add two ounces of Cold Springs Mint Vodka
Fill with tonic
Squeeze in a couple lime slices or a half ounce of lime juice
Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint
This winter drink is so delicious we left it on the list even during summer. Picture this on a chilly evening around the OGG fire pit.
Fill a warm glass or mug with hot cocoa leaving about 2 ounces of room
Add 2 ounces of Cold Springs Mint Vodka
Garnish with fresh whipped cream, mint leaf, and sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top!
Food Pairing from the Bitchin’ Kitchen
Our Cold Springs Mint Vodka is an experience of intense freshness. Beautifully smooth and refreshing, the mint is a fantastic complement to fresh fruits and desserts. This is why our Bracher’s Pear Salad is a beautiful pairing for our culinary enthusiasts.
The Bracher’s Pear Salad is a base of mixed greens with arugula topped with fresh, locally grown pears and candied walnuts that support the salad greens to ensure they are not overpowered by the intense mint flavor. Blue cheese crumbles add a bit of saltiness while the lemon vinaigrette adds a bit of sweet and sour that together tango across the mouth for a wonderful fresh meal.