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The Honey Grapefruit Martini
As summer solstice approaches we’ve made the shift to outdoor entertaining. The Honey Grapefruit Martini is a seasonal favorite at our restaurant in the Mill. This refreshing drink is ideally served in a chilled Benson Martini glass which is the perfect combination of form and function. The base of the glass fits well in the hand, while the cone shape of the bowl is the right capacity to sip this summer cocktail. As the weather warms up, and if you have the opportunity to dine at our restaurant, select this... Read more...
Warm Up with a Hog Toddy
You can taste autumn in a glass with the Hog Toddy recipe. If your ready for happy hour, or coming in from a trail hike, this warming drink is simply spiced hot cider with a splash of rye whiskey. Perfect for chilly days, mixing the richness of fresh apples, with rye whiskey from the Vermont maker Whistle Pig. The amber color of the drink is best experienced in an ideal glass like the Windsor Tankard or Ascutney Mug. Here is the recipe served at our Restaurant: Hog Toddy 1 oz... Read more...
Enjoy a Negroni Sbagliato in the Vintner Flute
End the week, with a refreshing drink we serve at our restaurant in the Simon Pearce mill located in idyllic Vermont. If you are inspired to kick off a happy hour and want to try the Negroni Sbagliato recipe at home we provide that in this post. The Vintner Flute is a beautiful glass with a new contemporary profile that isn’t as narrow or tall as traditional flutes which makes it perfect for light cocktails and anything sparkling. The refined elegance is a result of our master glassblowers pulling the... Read more...
The Bar at the Mill: A Beer Story
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Westport Dinnerware Collection
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Illuminating The Season
The right lighting has the power to transform a room. Our hand-blown glass lamps range in shape from simple to elaborate, and come in a range of sizes, while our hand-thrown pottery lamps come in elegant silhouettes and neutral hues. Our selection of traditional and modern lampshades complete the look. Stunningly simple when hung solo or dramatically illuminating when clustered, hand-blown pendant lighting adds a contemporary shine to the home. Hang to create a reading nook in a corner, to illuminate a table for dining, crafting or hosting meetings. Simon... Read more...
Lillet Rose’ Martini
In an ice filled cocktail shaker: 2 oz Lillet rose’ ½ oz Elderflower liqueur ½ oz Smirnoff Vodka 1 ¼ oz lemon simple syrup Shake well, strain into Ascutney Martini Read more...
Introducing Hanover Flatware
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Pomegranate Margarita
Pour 2 oz El Charro Silver, 1 oz Cointreau, 2 oz House Sour Mix, and 1 oz POM®/Pama Mix into shaker with ice. Shake Well. Pour into a sugar and salt rimmed Hampton Coupe. Garnish with rosemary. Read more...
Simon's Imperial Stout Glass
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Summer Drinks
Essex Pitcher Watermelon Read more...
Millenial Pink Drinks
Woodbury Sm Tumbler Paloma Read more...
Refresh your summer with infusions!
Grapefruit and Rosemary Infusion Strawberry and Poblano Pepper Infusion Blueberry, Lime, and Cilantro Infusion Read more...
Eggnog Cream
Pour 11/2 oz Silo Cacao, 1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao, and 2 oz Eggnog into shaker with ice. Shake Well. Pour into a Ascutney Glass Mug. Garnish with a dusting of ground nutmeg or cocoa. Read more...
The Story of Simon Pearce
The Story of Simon Pearce
Over 40 years ago, Simon opened his first workshop to create handcrafted glass using old-world techniques. Discover the story behind Simon Pearce. Read more...
Add Bristol Canisters to Your Kitchen
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The Silver Lake Collection
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The Waterbury Double Old-Fashioned
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Gosling’s Dark ‘n’ Stormy
Combine ice and 8oz Ginger Beer in an Ascutney Highball Glass. Float 2oz Goslings Black Seal Rum on top. Garnish with lime wheel. Read more...
Ginger Cosmopolitan
Pour 1-1/2 oz Ginger Liquor, 1/2 oz Cointreau, and 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice into a shaker and chill with ice. Don’t shake. Rim glass with Cranberry Sugar. Strain into a Hampton Champagne Coupe. Garnish with Crystallized Ginger. Read more...
Lovage Gin Collins
Make Lovage Simple Syrup: Simmer Equal parts water and sugar. Add a few lovage leaves. Allow two (2) hours to steep and cool. Pour 2 oz Barr Hill Gin, 1/2 oz Lovage Simple Syrup, and 1/2 oz lime juice into shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into Ascutney Whiskey Glass. Garnish with lovage leaves and lime wedge. Read more...
The Barr Hill Bee’s Knees
Shake 1.5 oz Barr Hill Gin, ¾ oz Lemon Juice, and ½ oz Honey Syrup together in shaker with ice. Strain into Hampton Coupe. Garnish with a lemon half wheel. Read more...
Tom Cat Negroni
Pour 1 oz Barr Hill “Tom Cat” Barrel Aged Gin, 1 oz Bitter, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, and 4 drops Aged Balsamic vinegar into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well. Strain into Waterbury Tumbler. Garnish with a large orange zest. Read more...
Blood Orange Elderflower
Shake 1 1/2 oz Barr Hill Gin, 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur, and 1 1/2 oz Blood Orange Juice with ice. Strain into Stratton martini. Top with 2 – 3 oz Sparkling wine. Garnish with Blood Orange quarter wheel. Read more...
Honey Grapefruit Martini
Add 2 oz Barr Hill gin, ½ oz lime juice, 3 oz grapefruit juice, and ¼ tsp honey to shaker and shake well. Serve up in Ascutney Martini glass. Garnish with thyme sprig. Read more...
Classic Gin & Tonic
2oz Barr Hill Gin, Tonic Water (to taste), optional garnishes include: lemon, lime, fresh herbs, cucumber or berries Fill a Woodstock Balloon Wine Glass with crushed ice. Add gin and as much tonic water as you like. Top with a classic wheel or wedge of lime – or get creative with your garnish of choice. Read more...
Green Mountain Daiquiri
In an ice filled cocktail shaker: 2 ½ oz Mad River Rum ¾ oz maple lime Shake well and strain into: Woodbury Martini Glass Maple lime is: 2 parts lime juice 1 part maple syrup Read more...
Tabernacle Crush
1 ½ oz Silo gin 1 oz Lillet blanc 1 oz lemon basil simple syrup (equal parts lemon juice and basil infused simple) 1 spoonful peaches (small dice) Add all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker Shake very well Pour into Bristol goblet. Garnish with fresh basil leaf Read more...
Watermelon Lime Cooler 
  In a cocktail shaker with ice: 2 oz Green Mtn organic vodka ½ oz lime simple syrup ¼ oz 1 ½ oz watermelon juice Shake and pour into a Waterbury Tumbler Garnish with lime wedge Watermelon juice: puree and strain (if necessary) fresh watermelon Read more...
Cucumber Margarita
In a shaker filled with ice: 2 ½ oz Cucumber infused Tequila and 2 oz lime simple syrup Pour into a lightly salted rimmed Bristol Goblet Garnish with Cucumber slice (cut on sharp diagonal) down side of glass and lime wedge Cucumber Infused Tequila: 1 ½ English cucumber, 1 bottle of El Charro Silver Tequila In a Cambro combine thinly sliced cucumber and tequila Cover, label with date and time. Leave to infuse at room temperature for 24 hours. (If in a Liquor room, allow 36 hours.) Keep refrigerated (will... Read more...
The Bristol Collection
The Bristol Collection originates from studying the “Golden Section” Proportions found in nature. Yet, no matter how refined the design or how forward-looking the concept, hand-crafting is required. Read more...
Harvest Moon: a seasonal favorite
Harvest Moon: a seasonal favorite
Enjoy the Fall season with one of our classic cocktails that we serve at the Simon Pearce restaurant in Vermont. Heighten the experience of the Harvest Moon drink with our... Read more...
Benson Martini with the Vermont Ginger Cosmo
Benson Martini with the Vermont Ginger Cosmo
While homebound for Winter Solstice you can enjoy shorter days, and longer nights mixing unique drinks in our handmade glasses. The Benson martini glass was created to inspire and enhance... Read more...
New Designs for Winter Solstice
New Designs for Winter Solstice
With Winter Solstice upon us, we take every opportunity to enjoy the wintery wonderland as a source for new inspiration. A steady flow of ideas come from reflecting on this... Read more...
Adding Shine with New Handcrafted Hammered Bowls
Adding Shine with New Handcrafted Hammered Bowls
We recently introduced two new exclusive designs for artisanal hammered stainless steel serving bowls. They are the perfect accessory for outdoor entertaining this summer. Read more...
The New Woodbury Bourbon Glass
The New Woodbury Bourbon Glass
Take a break from the summer heat of July, with a wonderful chilled cocktail in the Woodbury Bourbon glass. We recently extended the infamous Woodbury collection with this smaller cousin... Read more...
Best in Glass: The New Shoreham Whiskey Design
Best in Glass: The New Shoreham Whiskey Design
We were very optimistic about this new design when we saw the final samples of the Shoreham Whiskey Glass come out of the glassblowing studio. After many months of hard... Read more...
Making of the Caledonia Chandeliers
Making of the Caledonia Chandeliers
Fascinated with the visual effects of light passing through glass, we continue to experiment with the near limitless possibilities of this concept. Read more...
Autumn Harvest Season is Here
Autumn Harvest Season is Here
Fall has arrived in Vermont. The season is in full swing for pumpkin picking while enjoying the colors of the leaves that are rapidly changing, and foraging at the local... Read more...
Long Summer Days
Long Summer Days
At Simon Pearce, we take our design inspiration from Nature with all that New England has to offer, from the rolling terrain to the lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Read more...
Sheltering at Home
Sheltering at Home
With current events impacting us all so deeply, we collectively discover ways within ourselves to embrace the unexpected. We find comfort and positive support through togetherness. Read more...
Bringing the Spirit of Handcrafted Excellence to Ardmore, PA
Bringing the Spirit of Handcrafted Excellence to Ardmore, PA
We are pleased to be serving our devoted customers and connecting with new ones, in the Philadelphia area with our 11th store bringing us into the region with a fresh... Read more...
Time to Reflect on Design
Time to Reflect on Design
Simon, Jay and I traveled across the Atlantic to walk the market, meet with some of our partners, and find new resources or makers we can potentially work with on... Read more...
Beachstone Pottery
Beachstone Pottery
Our latest artistic creation from the pottery is our Beachstone collection. The inspiration comes from the natural elements here in Vermont. Along the shore of Lake Champlain, particularity in the... Read more...
From Milan to the Mill
From Milan to the Mill
Every spring, Milan becomes the destination for designers from all over the world who descend upon the the city for the Salone del Mobile, to experience what is the latest... Read more...
Taste that Stands the Test of Time
Taste that Stands the Test of Time
Each year we design new concepts that we add to our line of barware, to keep up with the evolution of beer making and tasting. Our silhouettes are carefully formed... Read more...
In Good Company
In Good Company
We recently had the pleasure of joining forces with Opus One Winery and Twins Farms, to provide a beautiful Vermont based dining event for guests at the Twin Farms. Read more...
Finding the Twist
Finding the Twist
The simplicity of the Woodbury line, finds it hallmark characteristics in the pursuit of trying to produce an object that is geometric, yet handmade. The brilliant glass of the original... Read more...
Shaping the Wine Tasting Experience
Shaping the Wine Tasting Experience
The Vintner Collection is sure to please anyone looking for the “whole wine tasting experience”, with the refined balance of the preferred wine in a high quality hand-crafted glass. Read more...
Shimmering Trees
Shimmering Trees
Building upon the much loved Echo Lake design, that is inspired by the ice formations ocurring over the waterfall at the Mill, we attempted the same technique on a few... Read more...