{"product_id":"batch-22-new-american-aquavit-750ml","title":"Batch 22 New American Aquavit 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique American spin on a traditional Old World aquavit recipe, Batch 22 offers a smoother, more mellow, citrus-and-herb forward drink that’s as versatile as it is delicious. No other liquor or alcohol elevates the flavor profile of a craft cocktail the way Batch 22 does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 Proof (ABV 40%)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTORY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began in the 1970s, somewhere in Eastern Europe…\u003cbr\u003eMatthew was visiting his father on the set of a film when a grip pulled out a bottle with no label and poured for the cast and crew. Matthew remembers it being the most delicious and unique drink he’d ever tasted. For decades, he reminiscence about the night he tasted that amazing spirit; not sweet, a hint of citrus, somewhat herbaceous. He searched liquor stores and tasted all kinds of bottles, but he never found anything that approached the elixir he remembered….Until…\u003cbr\u003eFour decades later, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Matthew had a little downtime. An idea struck. Soon, his Los Angeles kitchen was strewn with Mason jars, citrus graters, spice grinders, lemons, and bunches of fresh herbs. He worked for weeks, refined his process, and finally poured a glass for his skeptical housemate Marc. His reaction was instantaneous. Matthew had somehow turned a handful of basic ingredients into gold. \u003cbr\u003eAfter Marc and Matthew shared a bottle with their friend Bruce, a serious\u003cbr\u003eplan was hatched and they got to work. Using dozens of hand-zested lemons, bunches of hand-chopped herbs, and bowls of hand-ground spices, a final prototype batch was ready (the 22nd recipe). Magical, smooth, and complex, their creation was easy to sip on its own—straight from the freezer or at room temperature. It was also dynamite as a mixer for cocktails. It paired brilliantly with sodas, tonics, juices, and sparkling wine, and it also breathed new life into the classics, like the Negroni, the Bloody Mary, and the Mule. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1620686896784_233\" data-controller=\"HeaderOverlay\" class=\"Site-inner Site-inner--index\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1620686896784_100\" class=\"Content-outer\"\u003e\u003cmain data-controllers-bound=\"IndexFirstSectionHeight, Parallax, IndexNavigation\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1620686896784_232\" data-controller=\"IndexFirstSectionHeight, Parallax, IndexNavigation\" data-collection-id=\"5cdad82e3c551100010587ae\" class=\"Index\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-edit-main-image=\"Background\" data-parallax-id=\"5cdade7feb39313ebc3552ed\" data-collection-id=\"5cdade7feb39313ebc3552ed\" class=\"Index-page\" id=\"what-is-bacanora\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Index-page-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"page-5cdade7feb39313ebc3552ed\" data-updated-on=\"1558085185606\" data-type=\"page\" class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1557848511771_36885\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE TEAM \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/FoundersPhoto_480x480.jpg?v=1674500859\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowntime Cocktails, Inc., which created, owns, and manages the Batch 22 brand, is owned and operated by three equal partners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Marosi, Business Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Newport Beach native, Marc is a tech-savvy real estate entrepreneur who brings many years of business experience to the team. Marc has spearheaded the R\u0026amp;D and focus-group testing for Batch 22, and has well-established connections in the world of Southern California bars, restaurants, and wine \u0026amp; spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Arkin, Master Blender\/Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew used his passion for a spirit he tasted decades ago to fuel his determination to create a spirit of his own. After months of blending citrus elements with a variety of botanicals and spices, he landed upon a magical elixir that’s uniquely smooth, sippable, and satisfying. In the process, he has redefined what aquavit can be and has forged a new category for the American market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs he was building his successful career as a film-and-stage actor, Matthew also had the opportunity to bartend in New York City, to practice as a lawyer, and to develop a talent for high-end mixology. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in Orange, California, and Director of the Acting Intensive Program at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruce Glassman, Sales \u0026amp; Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly 35 years, Bruce has worked in one form of communications or another. He has been an editor for college, trade, and children’s publishers; he’s started and managed publishing companies of all sizes, and he’s been a writer who has covered everything from biographies to science, as well as the world of food and beverages. As a graduate of The French Culinary Institute in New York City (now the Institute of Culinary Education) and a beer writer for many years, Bruce brings his training and insights into the world of flavor to every project he works on. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAWARDS \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/Batch22Awardscopy_480x480.png?v=1671655135\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 22 is an American aquavit that has its roots in some of the traditional spirits of Northern Europe; we've added our own twists to make it uniquely smooth, warm, and inviting. It’s an aquavit liquor that pairs effortlessly with an infinite variety of mixers and ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a mixer, Batch 22 breathes new life into old standards like, the Bloody Mary, the Manhattan, or the Negroni. As a straight sipper, Batch 22 aquavit offers a complex array of aromas and flavors that beg to be quietly contemplated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOCKTAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e14549-1 mb85-0 mb85-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row x-container max width e14549-2 mb85-4 mb85-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-col e14549-3 mb85-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e14549-4 mb85-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e14549-13 mb85-0 mb85-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row x-container max width e14549-14 mb85-4 mb85-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-col e14549-15 mb85-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e14549-16 mb85-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-section e16053-1 mcdx-0 mcdx-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row x-container max width e16053-2 mcdx-4 mcdx-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-row-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-col e16053-3 mcdx-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text x-text-headline e16053-4 mcdx-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"\u003eThe Batch Happy Mule\u003cbr\u003eOne of our most popular cocktails, the Batch Happy Mule substitutes our Classic Gold aquavit for the traditional vodka. Light and refreshing, this is a drink that never gets old. \u003cbr\u003eIn a copper mule mug combine:\u003cbr\u003e2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit\u003cbr\u003e.5 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice (or Rose’s if fresh is not available)\u003cbr\u003eDash of angostura bitters\u003cbr\u003eTop with ginger beer\u003cbr\u003eGently stir ingredients and garnish with a lime wedge.\u003cbr\u003eServes 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ice-Cubist\u003cbr\u003e(Created by the bar staff at Panama 66, San Diego, CA)\u003cbr\u003eBatch 22 was the lead spirit sponsor of the 2022 Culture and Cocktails event hosted by the San Diego Museum of Art. For that event, the talented bar staff from Panama 66 crafted this delicious, crowd-pleasing cocktail with aquavit.\u003cbr\u003eStir in a rocks glass with ice:\u003cbr\u003e2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit\u003cbr\u003e.75 oz. Amaro\u003cbr\u003e.75 oz. 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