173 Craft Distillery

10/13/2026

Crisp apple c***r, bright lemon, warm cinnamon, and our 173° Craft Distillery Honey Lemon Gin come together in the perfect fall cocktail.

Meet the Fall Apple C***r Bee’s Knees — a seasonal twist on a classic that’s smooth, cozy, and full of autumn flavor.

Here's how to make it:
Combine the gin, apple c***r, lemon juice, and cinnamon honey syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a coupe glass or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.

Save this recipe for your next fall gathering and raise a glass to the season!

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10/07/2026

Looking for 173° Craft Distillery near you? Our **Retail Finder has been updated** to make it easier to find stores carrying your favorite 173° spirits.

Whether you’re looking for Honey Lemon Gin, Vodka, Bourbon, Rum, or another bottle from the 173° lineup, check the map before your next stop.

Find a retailer near you: https://www.173craftdistillery.com/find

See a location we’re missing? Let us know!

09/30/2026

It's going to be a busy weekend with Des Moines Wh***ey Fest Friday and Saturday, and Harvest Festival in Clear Lake, Iowa on Saturday! Come find us for a tasting at both events!!!

We’ll be pouring at the Des Moines Wh***ey Fest this year, and we’d love to see you there.

Join us at The Meridian in West Des Moines for a weekend celebrating wh***ey, craft spirits, live music, and great food. Friday, October 2 is the festival’s all-VIP Wh***ey Reserve night, and Saturday, October 3 is the main tasting event.

Stop by the 173° Craft Distillery booth, say hello, and sample what we’ve been working on.

Des Moines Wh***ey Festival
October 2–3, 2026
The Meridian
7001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines

Tickets and full event details are available through the festival website: https://www.dsmwh***eyfest.com/

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09/25/2026

We’ll be pouring samples during Clear Lake’s favorite fall event, Harvest Festival!

Come stroll Main Avenue for shopping, vendors, the outdoor farmers market, food trucks, live music, hay rides, and more; enjoy the festive atmosphere; and stop by to taste what we’ve been crafting.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Main Avenue, Clear Lake

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/22/2026

We’ll be pouring at the Des Moines Wh***ey Fest this year, and we’d love to see you there.

Join us at The Meridian in West Des Moines for a weekend celebrating wh***ey, craft spirits, live music, and great food. Friday, October 2 is the festival’s all-VIP Wh***ey Reserve night, and Saturday, October 3 is the main tasting event.

Stop by the 173° Craft Distillery booth, say hello, and sample what we’ve been working on.

Des Moines Wh***ey Festival
October 2–3, 2026
The Meridian
7001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines

Tickets and full event details are available through the festival website: https://www.dsmwh***eyfest.com/

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09/09/2026

Come join us at Freedom Fest 2026!

We're heading to Hastings, MN, to support the United Heroes League on September 11th for an incredible night of live music, great food, drinks, and an amazing celebration supporting military families.

Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready for a night you won’t forget!

https://unitedheroesleague.org/freedomfest-2026/

09/08/2026

Bring a little kick to your cocktail hour with a 173° Vodka Mule.

Made with 173° Craft Distillery Vodka, fresh lime, simple syrup and ginger b**r, it’s crisp, refreshing and easy to make at home.

Vodka Mule:
2 oz. 173° Craft Distillery Vodka
1 oz. lime juice
1 oz. simple syrup
3 oz. ginger b**r

Serve over ice in a copper mule mug, stir, top with ginger b**r and garnish with a lime wedge.

Want to mix it up? Add 1 oz. strawberry or blackberry purée for a fruity twist.

Craft your mule. Craft your adventure.

08/25/2026

A classic never goes out of style.

Meet the Negroni — bold, balanced, and built for slow sipping.

**Recipe:**
1 oz 173° Premium Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth

Stir with ice, strain over fresh ice, and garnish with an orange peel.

Simple, timeless, and the perfect way to enjoy 173° Premium Gin.

08/19/2026

Summer isn’t over yet. There’s still time to try something new before the last long days at the lake disappear. Keep it simple, crisp and refreshing with one of our easiest Honey Lemon Gin cocktails yet:

3 oz 173° Honey Lemon Gin
9 oz Fresca Original Citrus
Pour over ice, add a slice of lemon and find yourself a spot by the water.

Sometimes the best summer recipes are the ones that leave more time for summer.

08/07/2026

Stop by and see Matt today (Friday, Aug. 7) from 4–7 PM at Wall to Wall W**e & Spirits in West Des Moines! 📍 375 S Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Come try some of our spirits and stock up on your favorites — see you there! Wall To Wall W**e and Spirits