Much Ado About Nocino

Need some inspiration for your next nocino Cocktail? Look No Further.

Nocinofest is our annual celebration of all things Nocino, our nutty, slightly sweet black walnut liqueur. While we typically celebrate in the distillery with cocktails, coffee treats, guided tours, and time spent with friends, family and employees; this year looks a bit different. With every release of Nocino we’re asked, “How do I use it?” While delicious on its own over ice or added to coffee, Nocino can be included in cocktails that will wow any party guest (or housemate). To give you some ideas on how you can use it this season, we’ve reached out to our awesome sales team to share some of the ways they’ve mixed things up. Say hello to our team members, and enjoy some tasty Nocino cocktail recipes below!

Matt – Georgia Sales Representative

Walnut Ave.

1.5 oz Watershed Bourbon
.75 oz coffee bean Campari
.50 oz Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz Watershed Nocino

Coffee bean Campari: add ½ cup of coffee beans to 1 bottle of Campari. Shake every few hours and let sit overnight. Strain out coffee beans and enjoy!

Stir all ingredients and strain up in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Casey – Southern Ohio Sales Representative

Nocino Nogg

1 oz Watershed Bourbon
1 oz Watershed Nocino
.5 oz heavy whipping cream
.5 oz simple syrup
1 whole egg
1 dash angostura bitters

Shake all ingredients together in shaker tin with ice for 8 seconds. Remove ice and shake again 8 seconds. Pour into glass and top with grated nutmeg.

Andy – Northeast Ohio Sales Representative

Puttin’ On The Ritz

1.5 oz Watershed Bourbon
.75 oz Watershed Nocino
3 oz Coconut milk
1.5 oz Cold brew coffee

Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and add ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled and pour all contents into the cozy glass of your choice! Grate fresh nutmeg over top of the drink for extra winter flair!

Kit – Central Ohio Sales Representative

Coffee Talk

1.5 oz Watershed Vodka
1 oz your favorite local cold brew coffee
.5 oz Watershed Nocino

Shake over ice, and serve iced. Garnish with fresh whipped cream and chocolate covered coffee beans.

Brent - Michigan Sales Representative

Midnight Stop

1 oz Watershed Nocino
1 oz Watershed Bourbon Barrel Four Peel Gin
.75 oz fresh lime juice
.5 oz Falernum
6 dashes of Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin. Add ice. Shake vigorously until all ingredients are fully combined. Double strain over fresh ice in your favorite glass. I prefer a double old fashioned glass.