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The perfect companion for soaking in lakeside rays.

This fruit-forward, refreshing collaboration with Finger Lakes Cider House is quickly becoming a summer favorite!

Ingredients

1.5 oz McKenzie Distiller's Reserve Gin
.75 oz Raspberry Liqueur
3 oz Kite String Apple-Grape Rosé Cider

Instructions

Build over ice and give it a stir. Enjoy this refreshing cocktail from home, or join us on the cocktail deck at Finger Lakes Distilling!

Named among the "Top 100 Events in North America for Group Travel in 2016" by the American Bus Association, and voted America's "Best Wine Festival" by USA Today readers, the Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of wines produced in New York State.

Schooner Red & Schooner White are tributes to the Hazlitt family's love of quality wine, spirit of exploration, and forward thinking.

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

So you and your friends or family have decided to go on a wine tour, but….what do you do after that?

Here’s a quick little guide to help you through the next steps!

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Set the date!

Six Mile Creek Vineyard

There’s no bad time to go wine tasting, but fair warning, Saturdays in September and October are the busiest days of the year. You will get a more personalized experience if you go on a weekday or during the colder months. I, personally, love to visit during the winter

Soak in the sun with this refreshing cocktail.

This tasty take on a Paloma features our Glen Thunder Corn Whiskey for a sweet and subtle bite.

Enjoy the tastes of summer with this great BBQ recipe infused with Finger Lakes wine!

    Hunt Country Vineyards

Via Keuka Lake Wine Trail

From wine and chocolate, to beer and brunch, there are plenty of ways to treat Mom this Mother's Day.

Show Mom how much you love her by celebrating at these fun events.

LamoreauxWine.com

Making Chocolates with Mom

Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

What makes a better pairing than wine and chocolate? Get hands-on with your family and craft your own artisan chocolates, pairing them with Lamoreaux Landing's best wines. Make your Mom's day special—or bring Dad, Grandma, or any of your

Mother's Day is the perfect excuse to treat the Mom in your life to everything Finger Lakes Wine Country.

If you're not lucky enough to celebrate in the region, here's some local gift ideas to show Mom how much you love her!

Break out your fancy hats, ladies and gents. The 143rd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 6.

Churchill Downs may be more than 600 miles away from Finger Lakes Wine Country, but we still get in on the celebration. Join the party with these festive events:

FingerLakesDistilling.com

We're getting a head start on those summer vibes with this light and refreshing favorite. This gin based cocktail is an easy-to-mix crowd pleaser perfect for your next barbecue!