Long day at the office? Head to Iron Fish Distillery and unwind with a Cherry Whiskey-Rita! This cocktail is made with white whiskey, farm-made orange liqueur, lime juice, agave, and Graceland Fruit infused dried cherries to provide exceptional flavor and color to this refreshing drink. Located along the Betsie River watershed, Iron Fish Distillery was founded in 2016 and is Michigan’s first farm distillery. Iron Fish Distillery prides itself on “Returning Spirit to Its Origin” by creating estate spirits distilled from the ground of the 120-acre farm.
Let’s celebrate this exciting collaboration with Iron Fish Distillery by highlighting our homegrown cherries.
Team Happy Hour at Iron Fish Distillery
At Graceland Fruit, we value authenticity which is why we grow and harvest all our cherries in northern Michigan (also known as the Cherry Capital of the world) does it get any more authentic than that? Our cherries are harvested during peak season and flash-frozen to preserve freshness, nutrients, color, and flavor.
Cherries are delicious in a variety of applications from granola bars, to pies, ice creams, and drinks. Luckily, one of America’s favorite ingredients is healthier than you think. Cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds which can slow down aging and protect from chronic illnesses. Cherries can also protect against diabetes because they rank lower on the glycemic index, meaning that they don’t crash blood sugar and insulin levels. Lastly, the superfruit has been linked to improving heart health because they’re rich in potassium and polyphenol antioxidants which are known to promote heart health. Who knew cherries could be so delicious AND very nutritious? Learn more about the nutrition and health of our infused dried cherries here!
After a long day’s work, you deserve to relax with a Cherry Whiskey-Rita. Visit our friends at Iron Fish Distillery today for one-of-a-kind spirits and a distillery experience unlike any other in northern Michigan. We tried one, so should you!
