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.
AWARDS:
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.”
Cocktail Recipe
The Jackie Blue
GINSPIRATION
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.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5oz Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin
- 0.5oz Blue Curaçao
- 2oz lemon and lime sour mix
- Splash of soda water
PREPERATION
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.
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Cocktail Recipe
Country Girl Mule
GINSPIRATION
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
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5oz Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin
- 0.75oz Lavender simple syrup
- 0.75oz Lemon Juice
- 4-5oz Ginger beer to taste
- Garnish Lemon Wheel
PREPERATION
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.
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Cocktail Recipe
Quilted Lemonade
GINSPIRATION
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.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5oz Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Dry Gin
- 0.75oz Thyme Simple Syrup
- 0.75oz Fresh squeeze lemon juice
- 0.50oz Elderflower Liqueur
- Top with Club Soda
- Garnish Lemon Wheel and fresh thyme (optional)
PREPERATION
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.
THYME SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE:
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 4 sprigs thyme
Preparation:
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Remove any woody stems from the thyme – you can use the rest as shorter stems or just leaves, as you prefer.
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Add the sugar, water and thyme to a small pan and warm over a medium heat, stirring regularly to help the sugar dissolve. Only warm it enough to let the sugar dissolve and have the mixture just starting to simmer.
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Remove the pan from the heat and allow the thyme to steep in the syrup for around 15-20 minutes as the syrup cools.
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Pour the syrup through a fine strainer/sieve to hold back the thyme and store the syrup in a sealed bottle/jar in the fridge until needed.
- Simple syrup will keep for 2-4 weeks
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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.
QUILTED LEMONADE AT HARVEST
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June 2021 - Springfield News-Leader
Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ gin to be distributed statewide
Oct 2020 - The Pitch KC
Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin
June 2020 - The Alcohol Professor