On July 27, FF Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo participated in the DC Bartenders’ Guild “Rickey” contest held at Bourbon.
Here’s a snapshot of Jon’s entry….and you can get the full story is here. This Rickey it may appear on the menu soon as one of his signature “mixologists’ choice” cocktail of the day very soon.
Stop by and give it a try!

batched on Jon A's Birthday!
Join us as we uncap the latest addition to the Founding Farmers bar – our own Rye Whisky, Exclusively Hand Crafted by Wasmund’s, at the Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA. Special events:
Weds, June 10, 5-9pm – Master Distiller Rick Wasmund shares whisky knowledge & Gina Chersevani, Cocktail Mixtress of PS7’s is our guest mixologist
Thurs, June 11, 5-9pm – Owen Thomson of Bourbon – guest mixologist with a special concoction
Fri, June 12, 5-11pm – FF Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo
Sat, June 13, 5-11pm – FF top Mixologists Joe and Josh, with new summer cocktails and a special Rye cocktail of the day
Founding Farmers Uncorks Exclusive Founding Farmers Rye Whisky by Wasmund’s
Custom Blend From Copper Fox Distillery of Sperryville, VA Celebrates Local Sourcing
Founding Farmers, Washington DC’s eco-friendly restaurant with sustainable agriculture at the heart of the menu, has furthered its commitment to sourcing locally with the launch of Founding Farmers’ Rye Whisky Exclusively Hand Crafted by Wasmund’s. The special distillation made exclusively for Founding Farmers, and only available at the restaurant, will be uncapped and celebrated with “Founding Farmers Whisky Week”, June 8 – 13, 2009. Read full article »