Introducing Sonoma Craft Cocktails with Barrel Brothers

Barrel Brother’s lead mixologist, Steven Maduro, your expert guide.

The folks at Barrel Brothers believe in growlers and hops and barley. But they’re about far more than beer. These days, they’re pushing the envelope on cocktails, using state of the art technology to make and can their RTD (ready to drink) beverages.

Why are cocktails the natural next step for Barrel Brothers? During the non-alcoholic beer production process, they extract a pure, premium alcohol using the powerful GoLo machine. The alcohol that’s extracted is a double-distilled spirit made from grain alcohol that’s perfect for blending with fresh ingredients for cocktails.

And now, thanks to a partnership with purple cork, everyone can learn the behind-the-scenes stories, recipes and unique process that make Barrel Brothers drinks so special, all while sipping cocktails such as Makrut Lime Cosmo and Sonoma Bramble.

Fun fact: while the Cosmo is widely thought of as a modern drink (thank you, Carrie Bradshaw), it actually dates back to the 1930s. There is a recipe for a Cosmopolitan Daisy published in 1934.

Your guide for this experience will be Steven Maduro, Barrel Brothers’ very own mixologist. He has spent nearly a decade in the food and beverage business and found his passion in making cocktails. (And if you’re looking at his photo and wondering how this is possible, he has been at it since the tender age of 16.) Steven worked at some of Sonoma County's premiere bars, such as Spoonbar and Duke's; the latter of which he was a co-founder and partner in for five years. 

Steven says, “I’m so excited to be partnering with purple cork and working with Kelly to share our cocktails and philosophy of fun with people everywhere. During the events, I’ll be explaining my goals for the cocktails as well as what inspired me to craft the beverages that we’ll drink together.”

Steven’s award-winning gin-based Sonoma Bramble. Sonoma County in a glass!