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by Jodie Fitz
As you get ready to sip the sweetness of summer it’s always fun to peek at what’s on trend whether you’re enjoying a nice quiet moment, entertaining guests, sipping around the fire pit or enjoying the horse track.
According to Advanced Mixology, 2024 is the year of artisanal spirits, craft cocktails, small distillery batched products and sustainability which means the Saratoga Farmers’ market is the place to visit to keep your ‘glass half full’; never half empty (wink).
Around town, Saratoga is currently buzzing with details and news of the Belmont visiting Saratoga this June. I had no idea that this race lent its name to its own traditional cocktail, but then again why not? It is called The Belmont Jewel, which is a mix of pomegranate juice, lemonade and bourbon. In fact, Discover Saratoga recently hosted a contest inviting local restaurants and businesses to participate in putting their own twist on this specific drink which has lead to interesting mixes and new concoctions complete with creative names featured throughout the area. Sixteen establishments joined the contest and you can check out all of the ingredients and drink mixing fun at DiscoverSartoga.org.
As you plan your own mixology, incorporate a swing by the market to support the local, artisanal, hand-crafted, small batch brands ready to make their way into your summer coolers. And, remember, mocktails are still on trend and the market is full of endless ideas and ingredients to go along with your shake, mix and stir menu sips.
Wednesdays Market:
Saratoga Apple: Hard cider
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery: Moonshine, Coffee flavored liqueur, Gin, Vodkas, limoncello, orangecello, and more.
Saturday’s Market Finds:
Albany Distilling Company: Assorted Flavored Vodkas, Rum, Whisky and Canned Cocktails and more.
New Scotland Spirits: Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka and more
Old Tavern Farm: Assorted wines, vodka, flavored drink syrups and more
Saratoga Apple: Hard cider
Schenectady Distilling Company: Bourbon, Gin, Muleshine, Whiskey and more.
Slyboro Cider House: Assorted cider based wines, hard cider and more
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery: Moonshine, Coffee flavored liqueur, Gin, Vodkas, limoncello, orangecello, and more. Y
Yankee Distillers: Rum, Whisky and Vodka
Coming Soon: GhostFish Brewing Company East featuring assorted craft beers
This Week’s Recipe: The Belmont Jewel
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
