While not available in our Tasting Room, this Raspberry Martini is too delicious to keep a secret. Imagine chocolate covered raspberries turned into a liquid delight that you can enjoy every evening. We are thirsty just thinking about it – time for dessert!
Ingredients
2 oz Orphan Girl Bourbon Cream Liqueur
1 oz High Ore Vodka
1 oz Chambord
Fresh Raspberries
Chocolate Syrup
Directions
In a shaker, add all ingredients and ice
Shake and strain into a martini glass pre-drizzled with Chocolate Syrup
Garnish with fresh Raspberries for a delicious, alcoholic dessert
While not available in our Tasting Room, this twist on a classic Mai Tai will have you day dreaming of Butte. Underground miners are a tough crew, and nothing makes a tough day easier like whisky. Enjoy it after a long day or while you’re out soaking up the sun.
Ingredients
1-2 oz Neversweat Straight Bourbon
1 oz Coconut Rum
1 oz Orange juice
1 oz Pineapple juice
¾ oz Headframe Plain Simple Syrup
Fresh Lime Juice (about ¼ lime)
Grenadine
Fresh Pineapple, Oranges, Cherries if desired for toping
Directions
In a shaker, add ice, Neversweat Straight Bourbon, Coconut Rum, juices and Headframe Plain Simple Syrup
Shake heavily to properly combine all ingredients
Pour into glass filled with ice
Drizzle Grenadine down side so it settles on the bottom
Garnish with fruit of your choice and paper umbrella
Special Tools
Shaker
Variations
To be more authentic to a Mai Tai, you can add Orgeat
Looking to elevate your bartending skills? Impress your friends by infusing your High Ore Vodka with flavors of Lemon and Ginger. While this needs to be prepared a head of time, it will be all worth it once you, and your loved ones you are sharing with, take the first sip.
Ingredients
Roughly 2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger
2 Large Fresh Lemons
2 oz Lemon/Ginger infused High Ore Vodka
1 oz Headframe Ginger Peppercorn Simple Syrup
Angostura Bitters
Directions for infused High Ore Vodka
Peel Ginger and slice into small pieces
Cut 2-3 Lemons into quarters
Place Lemon and Ginger in a wide mouth Mason Jar
Pour two cups of High Ore Vodka in Mason Jar
Let sit for 1-2 weeks until you get your desired flavor
Shake or stir occasionally as the flavors infuse
Strain the Fruit and Ginger, then discard
Directions for Martini
In a shaker add all ingredients including ice
Shake well until chilled
Strain into a Martini glass
Garnish with a Lemon twist and Candied Ginger
Special Tools
Shaker
Mason Jar with lid
Strainer
Fruit Zester
Variations
Add ice and top with Ginger Ale for a cocktail version
In 1895, Butte saw its largest warehouse explosion. Jim, one of the fire horses at the time, miraculously survived the chaos but Dandy, another horse, did not make it. This drink is an ode to both of them and the work they did for our Community. As if having two different personalities, our Jim Dandy creates a sweet and sour combination in honor of both horses who worked tirelessly for Butte.
Ingredients
1.5 oz High Ore Vodka
¾ oz Fresh Huckleberries
Fresh Orange, sliced for individual servings
1 oz Headframe Lavender Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
Fresh Lemon cut for garnishing
Directions
Cut a Fresh Orange into slices
In a shaker, muddle the Huckleberries
Add a squeeze of Fresh Orange along with all other ingredients over ice
Shake well to incorporate a flavor friendly environment
Pour into 12 oz glass with ice
Garnish with Lemon wedge
Special Tools
Muddler
Shaker
Jigger
Citrus Knife
Variations
Try substituting Huckleberries for a berry that is native to your region like Strawberries and Blueberries. Use our Anselmo Gin to bring out the floral notes.
Perfect for the summers, or at least those days when you’re dreaming about it. Bright and invigorating with all of the fresh ingredients for a citrus blast. While slightly sweet, the lime counters perfectly to keep the blossom in bloom.
Ingredients
1-2 oz Anselmo Gin
2 Fresh Strawberries
2-3 Fresh Basil Leaves
1 oz Lime Juice
Headframe Plain Simple Syrup
Fresh Lime for garnish
Fresh Strawberries for garnish
Directions
In a shaker, muddle Strawberries and Basil with a small wedge of Lime
Welcome the Anselmo Gin, Headframe Plain Simple Syrup and Lime Juice to shaker
Shake well to bring the flavors together
Pour into glass
Complete with fresh Strawberries and/or Lime
Special Tools
Shaker
Muddler
The Mai Wah museum in Butte, Montana is dedicated to sharing the history of our Chinese Community. We are so grateful to have a diverse background rooted in our hometown and love to be inspired by the history right next door. Citrus, spice and fire on the back end – this dragon can be as hot or as calm as you would like. Either way, it will definitely keep you warm during the winter.
Ingredients
1-2 oz Anselmo Gin
¾ oz Headframe Habanero Simple Syrup
2-3 Fresh Mint leaves, muddled
Fresh Orange, Lemon and Lime cut into wedges
2 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Fresh Lime for garnish
Directions
In a shaker muddle 2-3 Mint Leaves
Add squeeze of Orange, Lime and Lemon to extinguish the flames
Add Anselmo Gin, Headframe Habanero Simple Syrup and Grapefruit Juice to shaker
Shake to combine the Dragon’s power
Strain and loosely pour into glass filled with ice to keep some refreshing mint
Garnish with Lime and get ready to feel the heat
Special Tools
Shaker
Muddler
Citrus Knife
We unearthed this drink from our imagination like the miners who once worked in the Annie and Oda mine. Pucker up to this refreshingly sweet yet slightly tart beverage for an alcoholic drink that is perfect for a day indoors or out.
Ingredients
1-2 oz Anselmo Gin
½ oz Agave
Fresh Mint leaves
1 oz Lime Juice
Fresh Orange cut into wedges
1-2 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters
Club Soda
Fresh Lime for garnish
Directions
In a shaker, muddle 2-3 Mint Leaves
Choose your own adventure by adding a squeeze of Orange — more or less, it’s up to you
Add all ingredients except Club Soda
Add ice
Shake to combine
Strain and pour into glass filled with ice to your preferance
Invite in Club Soda to top it off
Garnish with Fresh Mint, Lime or Orange
Special Tools
Shaker
Muddler
Citrus Knife
Variations
Make it your own by adding different fruits like Grapefruit or Strawberry
While this recipe is not available in our Tasting Room, it would be great in your kitchen! Enjoy a party in your mouth where Champagne meets Lemon, all heightened by the citrus notes found inside our Anselmo Gin.
Ingredients
1 oz Anselmo Gin
½ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Headframe Plain Simple Syrup
3 oz Champagne
Lemon Twist for garnish
Directions
Add the Anselmo Gin, Lemon Juice and Headframe Plain Simple Syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake swiftly until chilled
Strain into a Champagne flute
Top with Champagne and memories of the past
Garnish with Lemon Twist
Enjoy in your own, private gin joint
Special Tools
Shaker
Lemon
Citrus Zester or peeler
Variations
Your choice of sparkling wine
Fresh fruit for a vibrant garnish
Headframe’s Cranberry Simple Syrup
Headframe Seasonal Simple Syrups
Refreshingly simple, this Hibiscus Lemonade is the perfect paring with any outdoor adventure. Enjoy it on your porch, at the lake or at a picnic. Just make sure that you make enough to share, because this is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
1-1.5 oz High Ore Vodka
¾ oz Headframe Vanilla Simple Syrup
¼ oz Hibiscus Syrup from Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
Wild Hibiscus Flowers in jar
Fresh Lemon for garnishing
Directions
In a shaker, embrace High Ore Vodka, Syrups and Lemon Juice over ice
Shake to incorporate ingredients
Pour contents into 12 ounce glass with ice
Involve a Hibiscus Flower and Lemon wedge to conclude
Special Tools
Shaker
Jigger
Variations
Add different bitters or simple syrups to change the flavor