John Emerald Distilling Company

05/26/2026

This week’s drink of the week: The Peachy Barrel 🍑

A refreshing mix of barrel rested gin, house-made ginger simple, fresh lemon, peach bitters, and topped with club soda. Bright, crisp, and cozy.

$9 all week!

05/19/2026

Used barrels are officially up for grabs at John Emerald Distilling Company 🥃

• 15 gallon white American oak barrels
• 53 gallon white American oak barrels

Perfect for:
• Home bars & cocktail tables
• Planters & garden décor
• Aging beer, wine, or cocktails
• Smokers & BBQ projects
• Rustic furniture & shelving
• Wedding & event décor
• Retail displays & signage

Limited quantities available for a limited time only. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

05/13/2026

Meet your new warm-weather obsession: the Pearadise Limeade 🌵🍐

Raspberry Elizabeth Vodka, lime, sweet desert pear, simple syrup, and a splash of soda come together for the ultimate refreshing cocktail. Light, crisp, and made for sipping all week long. ☀️

Come grab one before the week is over!

05/05/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is here 🍎✨

We’re celebrating all the amazing educators who do so much for our community! From May 5th–May 8th, teachers receive 20% off cocktails at John Emerald Distilling! Just show your school ID and let us take care of you for a change.

Drink of the Week: The Rita🍊

A rich, dreamy treat featuring Muscadine Brandy, orange juice, half & half, honey, spiced brown sugar, orange, a touch of bitters and finished with whipped cream, a cherry, and a dusting of nutmeg on top.

Come unwind, you’ve earned it 🍸

05/01/2026

Meet our Non-Profit Cocktail of the Month:
The Mayfly 🎣

Made with Hugh Wesley’s Gin or Elizabeth Vodka, fresh blackberries, lemon, mint, and honey.

Fresh, bright, and just the right balance of citrus and sweetness, this cocktail is made to sip slow and savor. Even better. It gives back.

For every Mayfly purchased, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Auburn Mayfly Project, a local organization dedicated to mentoring children in foster care through the healing and empowering art of fly fishing.

Drink with purpose all month long!🛶

04/24/2026

Our Sidebar is FREE to rent all summer long!
June 1st through August 31st! ☀️

Just meet a cocktail minimum:
• $200 on weekdays (Monday–Thursday)
• $400 on weekends (Friday–Sunday)
(and if you don’t, no stress! You only pay the difference the day of your event!)

Perfect for:
• Summer birthdays
• Wedding celebrations
• Team outings or happy hours
• Any reason to sip with your people!

Email [email protected] to snag your date! 🥃

04/17/2026

04/14/2026

We’re bringing back a classic for this Food Truck Friday week!

Drink of the Week: Magic Dragon🐉✨

Made with Hugh Wesley’s Gin, Dragonfruit Simple, Lime, Cranberry, and Club Soda.

$9 all week!

04/10/2026

We had to join in on the fun ☕✨

In honor of Coffee Crawl, we’ll be serving $8 Espresso Martinis this Saturday, April 11th from 12–4 PM!

Swing by after you’ve explored all the amazing local coffee spots and keep the caffeine buzz going with us 🍸

04/09/2026

Strawberry Spring Fling 🍓

Fresh, bright, and made for spring! This month’s featured cocktail is doing more than just tasting good.

Our Blue Weber Agave, muddled cucumber, strawberry, and lime come together with a splash of bubbles for the perfect patio sip!

Even better? A portion of every Strawberry Spring Fling sold will support in celebration of their upcoming Strawberry Block Party.

Join us in raising a glass to community, fresh produce, and all things strawberry this season!