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Three cocktails

Calling all cocktail enthusiasts—you can now mix it up at Willow Creek Distillery with seasonal cocktail offerings at our tasting room.

That’s right, for the first time ever we are incorporating cocktails into our guest experience, providing you with new ways to enjoy our artisanal estate spirits. You can savor them at our tasting bar, or on our outdoor patio along with food items from the Opolo Kitchen.

New Seasonal Cocktails

This spring, the three featured cocktails are a Black Manhattan, Willow Creek Gimlet and Espresso Old Fashioned, each made with our handcrafted spirits and liqueurs.

Here’s what you need to know about our current cocktails:

The Black Manhattan is made with our VS Brandy and Amaro Liqueur. While Manhattans are typically made with bourbon or whiskey, ours comes with a crucial twist. “A lot of people on the West Coast don’t have experience with brandy, and we want to show how versatile it can be,” says Lead Distiller Ron Panno.
The Willow Creek Gimlet features our Willow Creek Dry Gin distilled from a brandy base and infused with natural botanicals, along with our Chamomile Liqueur and a dash of lime juice.
The Espresso Old Fashioned combines our VS Brandy with our Muddy Waters Coffee Liqueur and a dash of orange bitters, creating a heavenly treat for the senses.

More to Come

“We chose these three cocktails to start because they’ve been among the most popular drinks at our special events,” Ron says. “As we get into the warmer months of summer, we’ll shift the menu to some lighter offerings, and we’ll keep flowing with the seasons after that.”

Ron has been with Willow Creek Distillery and Opolo Vineyards since 2018, and became Lead Distiller in 2021. When asked about why he wanted to start serving cocktails now, he gave the perfect answer: “More and more people have been asking for them. Many guests would prefer to have a cocktail with their meal on the patio, and I’m a big believer in giving people what they want and what makes them happy. It was an easy decision.”

Reserve your visit today and discover your new favorite cocktail!

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CALIFORNIA SHIPPING NOTICE: As of January 1, 2026, orders are limited to 3 bottles per person, per day.

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