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»

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.