Tasty Tuesday: VLC Staff Picks Their Top 3 Drinks on the Lake County Libation Trail

By: Jonathan Jones 04/06/2021

Let's face it, when the Visit Lake County staff isn't promoting travel and tourism, they definitely like to put back a few libations.

This tasty Tuesday we celebrate the suds, vino and spirit makers as we rev up for the upcoming Check-in Challenge running April 9-18. The VLC Staff picks their tippy-top sips.

 

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Adult beverage drinkers will arrive at a participating winery, distillery or brewery, check in using their mobile pass via indoor, outdoor visit or via carryout order and you'll be entered into a sweepstakes throughout the 10 days. To enter, patrons will text "CHEERS" to 224.706.1133. Continue here to get your mobile pass starting April 9. Prizes will be announced soon.

Here's a toast to tasty Tuesdays and the top three drinks selected by the VLC staff.

President Maureen Riedy

 

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• Five Eyes Honey Ale at Wright's Brew & Bistro from Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and Tighthead Brewing Co. in Mundelein INFO»
• Scarlet>Fire from Tighthead Brewing Co. in Mundelein INFO»
• Vin de City Red (also bottled as Fred's Red) at Lynfred Winery in Wheeling INFO»

Senior Account Executive Kimberly Ghys

 

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• Bloody Mary from Copper Fiddle Distillery's vodka INFO»
• Valentino Signature Red 2004 VTG at Valentino's Vineyards in Long Grove INFO»
• Sparkly Water Prickly Pear Key Lime Setlzer from Only Child Brewing Co. INFO»

Content Manager Jonathan Jones

 

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• Can I Kick it IPA from Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville INFO»
• Vibranium IPA from Side Lot Brewery in Wauconda INFO»
• The Veldt 2.0 from Nightshade & Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Co. INFO»

Account Executive Teresa Lewis

 

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• Frontenac Gris from Vigneto del Bino in Antioch INFO»
• Pupper Daze from Zümbier Brewery in Waukegan INFO»
• Cherry Vanilla Sour from Half Day Brewing Co. in Lincolnshire INFO»

Business & Community Development Manager John Maguire

 

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• American Botanical Gin from Oppidan Spirits in Waukegan INFO»
• Northwoods Red Ale Amber from Harbor Brewing Co. in Winthrop Harbor INFO»
• Basement Bavarian Wheat from Bosacki's Brewery in Mundelein INFO»

Group Tours & Partnership Manager Jayne Nordstrom

 

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• Marrvelous from Buffalo Creek Brewing Co. in Long Grove INFO»
• Lake County Sunset Sips from North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks, featuring the Gin No. 11 INFO»
• Pomegranate Wine from Lynfred Winery in Wheeling INFO»

Marketing Manager Mary Priller

 

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• Food Truck Pilsner from Ravinia Brewing Co. in Highland Park INFO»
• Paddy Pale Ale from Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington INFO»
• Suerte from Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake INFO»

Marketing Intern Kelli Smith

 

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• Moscow Mule with 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood's vodka INFO»
• Blueberry Mojito from North Shore Distillery in Green Oak's rum INFO»
• De la Costa Rose Sangria at Glunz Family Winery in Grayslake INFO»

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For more information about the Lake County Libation Trail, click here. To plan your next tasty Tuesday, or if you plan on participating in the Check-in Challenge, continue here.