COOKING WITH SPIRITS

Storage

Store spirits such as whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Seasonality

Michigan whiskey is available year-round!

Prep Tip

Never pour spirits directly into a hot pan when cooking. Always add a measured amount to a separate container.

Explore Spirit Recipes

Gin & Jam Easy Cocktail

by Claire | Dec 12, 2025 | Claire Butler, Drinks, Jams & Jellies, Northwest Michigan, Recipes, Specialty Producers, Spirits, Spirits Recipes, West Michigan

Shake up something local and lovely! This easy Gin & Jam cocktail recipe turns your favorite Michigan gin and local jam into a quick, colorful, and customizable sip. Perfect for impromptu guests or festive nights in, it’s a sweet-tart way to toast the season.

Peach Cherry Berry Cobbler

by Claire | Jul 3, 2025 | Blueberries, Butter, Milk & Cream, Cherries, Flour, Honey, Peaches, Recipes, Spirits Recipes, Vinegar

Celebrate fresh, local fruit with this seasonal dessert, which includes cherries soaked in local whiskey.

Floating Through the Straits

by Claire | Jun 13, 2025 | Dairy, Recipes, Spirits, Spirits Recipes, Upper Peninsula

Add a local twist on a root beer float with Les Cheneaux Distillers’ Whiskey Cream!

The ‘Tipsy Partridge’

by Claire | Apr 11, 2025 | Ann Arbor, Recipes, Spirits Recipes, Tea

Spice up your happy hour with this bold and refreshing cocktail featuring Arbor Teas’ Organic Ginger Chili Tisane. Sweet pear juice, zesty ginger beer, and a kick of tequila come together for a perfectly balanced drink with a warm, gingery heat. It’s easy to make in batches, and just as delicious without the booze for a cozy mocktail option!