

Maryland Inspired Cocktails
This week’s State Inspired Cocktails takes us to Maryland. Known for its unique flavors, traditions, and local spirit, we’re giving it a Red Eye Louie’s twist.
We’re breaking down some of the best Maryland-style cocktails and showing how to mix them up with spirits from the Red Eye Louie’s house. From VodQuila to RumQuila to WhisQuila, our blends bring a new dimension to familiar favorites.

Black-Eyed Susan
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sour mix
- 1 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
- 1 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka or VodQuila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or Cointreau)
- 1 oz orange juice
- Ice
- Orange wedge (garnish)
- Red maraschino cherry (garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add sour mix, RumQuila, Vodka (or VodQuila), orange liqueur, and orange juice.
- Shake until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Tasting Notes:
Bright and citrus-forward with a smooth kick from the spirits. The sour mix adds tang while the orange liqueur and juice lend sweetness and a tropical feel.

Baltimore Orange Crush
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- Juice of 1 whole orange (freshly squeezed)
- Splash of Sprite or other lemon-lime soda
- Crushed ice (don’t use cubes)
- Orange slices (garnish)
Instructions:
- Slice the orange for garnish.
- Fill a pint glass with crushed ice.
- Add Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka, triple sec, and fresh orange juice.
- Top with Sprite and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice and add a straw.
Variations:
- Substitute Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur for Triple Sec.
- Use equal parts vodka and triple sec (a shot of each).
Tasting Notes:
Fresh and juicy with the zing of freshly squeezed orange. Lightly effervescent from the soda, sweet citrus liqueur, and Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka combine to create a beachy, refreshing cocktail.

Chesapeake Bloody Mary (Pitcher)
Ingredients (makes about 2 quarts):
- 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice
- 1 (10 ½ oz) can beef broth
- 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tsp minced onion (dry)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- ¼ tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka or VodQuila (to taste)
- Choose your favorite garnishes!
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients except alcohol in a large container. Stir well.
- Chill for 8 hours or overnight.
- Stir in Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka or VodQuila just before serving.
- Serve over ice with a stick of celery.
Tip: Wet the rim of each glass and dip it in Old Bay Seasoning for a spicy presentation.
Tasting Notes:
Savory, briny, and complex with layers of spice from Old Bay and hot sauce. The Red Eye Louie’s blends seamlessly with tomato, beef broth, and Worcestershire, creating a bold and hearty drink.

Humidity Killer (Pitcher)
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 oz) can frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 (18 oz) can pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 seedless orange
- 1 cup Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
Instructions:
- In a 1 ½ quart pitcher, combine limeade concentrate with 3 cans of cold water, 1 cup of Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila and pineapple juice. Stir well.
- Slice the unpeeled orange in half, then slice into ¼-inch slices.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour in the juice mixture.
- Place two orange half-rounds in each glass. Serve and enjoy!
Tasting Notes:
Sweet-tart and tropical, with lime and pineapple creating a bright citrus backbon

Maryland Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 tsp water
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 ½ oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
- 1 slice orange peel
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions:
- Pour simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass; stir to combine.
- Add ice cubes and pour in WhisQuila.
- Garnish with orange peel and maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Tasting Notes:
Smooth, rich, and gently spiced. The bitters and simple syrup give it a classic Old Fashioned profile, while WhisQuila adds a smoky-sweet twist with notes of whiskey and agave.