FOR ASPIRING
KENTUCKIANS
Kentucky is known the world over for three things: fried chicken, horses, and bourbon. But real Kentuckians don’t live by labels. They won’t be told what to cook, what to raise, and you sure as hell can’t tell them what to drink. There’s more to you than y’all.
BOTANICAL SPIRITS & LIQUEURS
We don’t wait years to distill the perfect sip. We don’t overburden the palate with a litany of flavors. These are sustainable, craft spirits micro distilled and essenced from lush botanicals. This is rebellion in a bottle. It’s a revival of spirits for the spirit.
Born In Louisville. Made for the world.
When a sommelier asked the world's first celebrity chef — Julia Child — to name her favorite wine, she replied, “Gin.”
With over 25 years of experience matching, combining and developing flavors, our botanical spirits and liqueurs are the product of a chef and an artist’s mutual pursuit of the perfect libation. It’s transformative refreshment for the free and independent palates of Kentucky and throughout the world.
Products
London Dry Gin
A classic London Dry with a twist: juniper, sweet citrus and coriander forward with a clean and delicate peppery warmth that persists on the palate as it fades. A gin for gin drinkers.
Ingredients
Juniper, Lemon Grass, Lemon Peel, Grains of Paradise, Coriander, Orris Root
Bourbon Barreled Gin
Juniper and citrus forward with a smoky smoothness, golden color and a bourbon-like mouth feel. A gin that drinks like a bourbon.
Ingredients
Juniper, Lemon Grass, Lemon Peel, Grains of Paradise, Coriander, Orris Root. Rested in freshly emptied Kentucky bourbon barrels.
Limoncello
Coming soon. The aroma of fresh lemon zest, the robust taste of a lemon bar finishing smooth, round and bright. It’s a spirit that refreshes and lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Peel, Cane Sugar
Events & News
Help us support God’s Pantry at the Taste of the Bluegrass – May 13, 2022
Join Transformation Spirits co-owners, Tara Ogden and Stuart Stein, on Friday, May 13, 2022, for one of the largest tasting events in Central Kentucky!
Sample signature bites of some of the best appetizers, entrees, and desserts from this area’s top-rated restaurants. Sample sips from an array of breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and dance the evening away to the sound of the Mercy Men, one of Lexington’s favorite bands. Plus, a silent auction and Kentucky Spirits Pull!
All proceeds benefit the God’s Pantry Food Bank’s work of feeding hungry Central and Eastern Kentucky families, children, and senior citizens. For more information, visit the God’s Pantry event page.
Transformation Spirits is the Official Gin of the Kentucky Derby Festival
Transformation Spirits is the Official Gin of the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Check out the Kentucky Derby Festival website to find out where you can find Transformation Spirits Gin at the Kentucky Derby Festival Events including Thunder Over Louisville and Taste of the Derby.
Eggnog Cocktails Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
Co-Owner Stuart Stein recommends Transformation Spirits Gin Eggnog Cocktails on the Escoffier Blog Eggnog Cocktails Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
Don’t Drink On An Empty Stomach: Dishes To Pair With Classic Cocktails
Take a look at co-founder Stuart Stein comments on the article on the Escoffier Blog Don’t Drink On An Empty Stomach: Dishes To Pair With Classic Cocktails.
Transformation Spirits NOW available at Total Wine & More
Transformation Spirits is now available for purchase at all four Total Wine & More liquor stores in Kentucky.
Visit: Paddock Shops & St. Matthews in Louisville, KY and Lexington Green & Sir Barton in Lexington or order on-line at www.totalwine.com.
Cocktails
Transformation Martini
- 4 oz Transformation Spirits London Dry Gin
- 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
- 2 Dashes Bitters (orange bitters or aromatic bitters)
- Garnish: Lemon twist or Vermouth soaked olives
- CHILL martini glass.
- FILL a mixing glass with cracked ice.
- POUR gin, vermouth and bitters.
- STIR 15 seconds, strain into a martini glass and garnish with the lemon twist or olives.
Negroni-Vardier
- 2 oz Transformation Spirits Limited Release Bourbon Barreled Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Red Vermouth
- 2 dashes Bitters (orange bitters or aromatic bitters)
- GARNISH: Orange twist
- CHILL rocks glass.
- FILL a mixing glass with cracked ice.
- POUR gin, Campari, vermouth and bitters.
- STIR 15 seconds, strain into a rocks glass and garnish with the orange twist.
Apple-Rosemary Gimlet
- 1 1/2 oz Transformation Spirits London Dry Gin
- 2 oz Apple Juice
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 2 Dashes Bitters (orange bitters or aromatic bitters)
- Garnish: Lime Foam and Candied Apple Peel
- CHILL stemmed cocktail glass
- FILL a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
- COMBINE gin, apple juice, lime juice, rosemary simple syrup and bitters.
- SHAKE 10-15 seconds, strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with the lime foam and candied apple peel.
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 2 C Water
- 1 C Granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- COMBINE the water, sugar and chopped rosemary leaves in a small saucepan.
- HEAT, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved.
- REMOVE from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- STRAIN from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
Derby Rose
- 1 1/2 oz Transformation Spirits London Dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Sweet Red Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Curaçao, Grand Marnier)
- 1/2 oz Lime juice
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice
- Garnish: Lime wedge and Mint Sprig
- CHILL rocks glass.
- FILL a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
- COMBINE gin, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice.
- SHAKE 10 seconds, strain into a rocks glass and garnish with the lime wedge and mint sprig.
Gin Pink Paloma
- 2 oz Transformation Spirits London Dry Gin
- juice from 1/2 Lime
- pinch Salt
- Pink Grapefruit Soda
- GARNISH: Grapefruit Wedge
- POUR gin and lime juice into glass.
- ADD cracked ice and salt.
- FILL with grapefruit soda.
- STIR 15 seconds and garnish with the grapefruit wedge.
Bloody Caesar
- Celery Salt
- 1 1/2 oz Transformation Spirits Limited Release Bourbon Barreled Gin
- 4 oz Clamato Juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 dashes Tabasco Sauce
- to taste, Prepared Horseradish
- GARNISH: Pickle Spear, Lime Wedge, Celery Salt, Cracked Black Pepper
- COAT the rim of a tall glass with celery salt, fill with cracked ice. and set aside.
- FILL a mixing glass with cracked ice.
- POUR gin, Clamato, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and horseradish.
- STIR 15 seconds, strain into the prepared glass and garnish with the pickle, lime, celery stalk and cracked black pepper.
Gin Julep
- 3 oz Transformation Spirits Bourbon Barreled Gin
- 1 oz Mint Simple Syrup
- Crushed Ice
- GARNISH: Fresh Mint Sprigs
- FILL a julep cup with crushed ice.
- ADD gin and mint syrup.
- STIR 10-15 seconds until the glass is thoroughly chilled.
- ADD additional crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 C Water
- 1/2 C Granulated sugar
- 1/2 C Fresh mint leaves
- COMBINE the water, sugar and mint leaves in a small saucepan.
- HEAT, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved.
- REMOVE from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- STRAIN from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
“Bold” Fashioned
- 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp Demerara Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
- 2 oz Transformation Spirits Bourbon Barreled Gin
- Large Ice Cube
- GARNISH: Orange Twist and Cherry
- COMBINE the sugar cube and bitters in a rocks glass.
- MUDDLE until the sugar cube is crushed and dissolved in the bitters. (If using simple syrup, combine bitters and syrup and do not muddle.)
- ADD Transformation Spirits Bourbon Barreled Gin.
- ADD one large ice cube.
- STIR 25-30 seconds until chilled and properly diluted.
- GARNISH with orange twist and cherry.
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