The idea for the Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin goes all the way back to the Daredevils’ first trip to London in 1973, when they recorded their first album with legendary producer Glyn Johns — and hit the pubs when they weren’t working. They discovered the joys of English beer, but also developed a lifelong love of British gin.
The team, including fellow Daredevils Michael “Supe” Granda and Steve Cash (who passed in October 2019), set out to produce a gin in the classic London Dry style that also included botanicals native to the Ozarks — namely elderflower, which comes from nearby Mount Vernon in Missouri.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin’s spirit harkens back to classic London Drys (47% ABV). Its backbone is solidly juniper but not overwhelmingly so, with a profile of 11 botanicals, making for an ample supporting cast. Ozark Dry Gin is available in fine retailers through out Central and Southwest Missouri.
2024: Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin was awarded a silver medal, at the San Fransisco Spirits Competition, the oldest and largest competition of its kind. The SFWSC medal is a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
2023: Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin was awarded 94 Points – Gold Medal, through the Beverage Testing Institute, a research, review and engagement company that has been helping alcohol beverage brands be better since 1981.
A lovely and complex Gin with a bit of London Dry character dashed with some Old Tom and cinnamon barrel spiced aspects; delicious and fun. – Beverage Testing Institute
2022: Daredevils fans will recognize the bottle’s label, which is a throwback to the band’s eponymous 1973 debut album. The label was awarded a bronze medal at the 2022 American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition for “Packaging Excellence.”
A refreshing twist on a classic Tom Collins, the Jackie Blue cocktail was inspired by The Daredevils 1974 hit. Our botanical-forward gin shines with the addition of Blue Curaçao, giving this porch sipper a brilliant cobalt hue.
In a shaker tin combine Ozark Mountain Daredevil Gin, Blue Curaçao, and lemon and lime juice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda water and garnish with a fresh twist of lemon.
Inspired by “Country Girl”, a song by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils from their 1973 debut album, also known as The Quilt Album. This riff on a classic mule has floral twist with the addition of lavender syrup and Elderflower Liqueur with a tart burst of citrus
In a shaker tin combine Ozark Mountain Daredevil Gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a copper mug filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer (try Goslings) and garnish with a lemon wheel.
WHY A COPPER MUG?
The cold metal insulates the temperature of the chilled ginger beer, keeping the cocktail cool and refreshing.
Inspired by the “Quilt” Album, “The Ozark Mountain Daredevils” self-titled album is the band’s first recording with A&M Records. This album was originally released in 1973 then was reissued on CD by A&M Records in 1993. This album features the iconic songs: ” If You Wanna Get To Heaven”, “Chicken Train”, and “Country Girl”. The Quilted Lemonade is the perfect porch sipper and features herbal thyme flavor paired with bright citrus and botanical notes from the classic Ozark Dry Gin.
In a shaker tin combine Ozark Dry Gin, thyme simple syrup, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a tall cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh thyme and a lemon wheel.
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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are an American country rock band formed in 1972 in Springfield, Missouri. They are most widely known as “basically a hippie band from Missouri.”
They have received wide acclaim for their singles “If You Wanna Get to Heaven” in 1974 and “Jackie Blue” in 1975. They have produced 15 albums and sold more than 3 million records worldwide. Through this release, Daredevils co-founder John Dillon described the origin of the gin idea dating back to the band’s heyday. Their rich history and passion for gin has made this endeavor an extremely rewarding experience.