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1879 Distilling Company Selected as Official Spirit for 2025 Missouri Inauguration

Saint Louis, Missouri Based Distillery Shines on State’s Grand Stage

Jefferson City, Missouri — On January 13, 2025, 1879 Distilling Company, a Missouri craft distillery known for its dedication to quality and tradition, was recently honored with the distinction of being selected as the official spirit for the 2025 inauguration of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and swearing in of Attorney General, Andrew Bailey and Speaker of the House, Jon Patterson. The prestigious event featured 1879’s signature spirits—Red Barn Vodka and 1879 Premium Bourbon—at the heart of two exclusive cocktails crafted for the occasion.

The General’s Missouri Mule and The Speaker’s Show Me Old Fashioned were chosen as the standout drinks to represent the state’s rich heritage and vibrant spirit at the swearing-in celebration. These innovative yet timeless cocktails will be enjoyed by dignitaries, officials, and guests alike as they celebrate a new chapter in Missouri’s leadership.

inauguration cocktail

The Cocktails: A Toast to Tradition

To celebrate this momentous occasion, two cocktails were selected to reflect Missouri’s history and the personalities of the key figures involved in the event.

speaker's old fashioned

The Speaker's Show Me Old Fashioned

The Show Me Old Fashioned features 1879 Premium Bourbon. This cocktail blends the smooth, rich character of the bourbon with classic ingredients like scratch made Missouri honey syrup, bitters, garnished with an orange twist and candied pecan.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. 1879 Premium Bourbon
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 0.5 oz Missouri honey syrup (1:1 honey to water ratio)
  • Garnish: Orange twist and candied pecan
1879 Premium Bourbon

 

missouri mule

The General's Missouri Mule

A refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this cocktail combines 1879 Distilling’s Red Barn Vodka with ginger beer and a splash of lime juice, Missouri honey syrup garnished with a lime wedge.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Red Barn Premium Vodka
  • 0.5 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 oz. ginger beer
  • 0.5 oz Missouri honey syrup (1:1 honey to water ratio)
  • Garnish: lime wedge
Red Barn Vodka