Opened in 2025, Living Spirits ferments, distills and ages its spirits in Hackettstown, using native plants and locally sourced herbs. The line includes Running River Dry Gin and Bending Branch Brandy, made from peaches, along with other spirits and liqueurs. The bar and lounge look onto the working stills, and an outdoor patio has a fire pit.
What’s here
- Made here
- Running River Dry Gin · Bending Branch Brandy (from peaches) · Liqueurs and infusions with NJ botanicals · Bottles to take home
- Served here
- Craft cocktails from their own spirits (seasonal menu) · Spirit-free cocktail menu · Light bites menu · Bring your own food or order delivery · Distillery tours (book ahead)
This season
A fall signature cocktail menu is pouring now, including Off Beet (gin, lime, beet, blackberry, black pepper).
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