Modern: Northwoods Butter Rum

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    1

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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This cozy cocktail is a tribute to Wisconsin’s Northwoods—where pine forests, frozen lakes, and cabin life define the landscape. Butter-washed rum pays homage to the state’s dairy roots, while cranberries—one of Wisconsin’s top crops—bring tart warmth. A hint of smoke and citrus evokes woodstoves, snowy trails, and long winter nights up north.