Joy and Sorrow Spirits

Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo is a Greek inspired craft spirit skillfully fashioned using organic grapes infused with wildflower honey and spices.

Please sip responsibly: 21+ to follow.

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Cool Down with Joy & Sorrow…..Cheers!!

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With an Orange Slice…. Cheers!!!

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Enjoy this weekend, Happy Memorial Day…. Cheers!!!

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A sweet pour from Tic Tok….. Cheers!!

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A little drink from the Tik Toc side….. Cheers!!!

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12/21/2023

Making spirits bright 🎶

11/22/2023

🍁 HARVEST CIDER 🍁 A festive cocktail to brighten your Thanksgiving celebration!

1 gallon apple cider
1.5 cups Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo
Garnish with cinnamon stick

Serve warm or cold

Cheers!

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 08/21/2023

The harvest is almost here! We are all excited to welcome the new season. 🍇

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 03/24/2023

A new shipment is ready to go to the NC ABC Warehouse.

2023 continues to be a great year with big things on the horizon.

Stay tuned!

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 09/05/2022

We spent some family time at the vineyard this weekend checking on the harvest.

It is bountiful and we are excited to roll out a new batch of our Rakomelo – a true labor of love!

Hope you enjoy time with family and friends today  –  Happy Labor Day!



  

02/21/2022

New batch coming your way!! 🥃

Photos from Our State Magazine's post 10/11/2021

Congratulations to all of the winners! We are celebrating with you and are honored to have been recognized as a finalist. Cheers! 🥃

09/06/2021

Soaking up the last days of summer! Happy Labor Day!!

09/03/2021

We are honored to be a finalist in the Made in NC Awards competition!

We are humbled by this recognition and delighted to be a part of this process.

07/22/2021

What a great summer!! ☀️

Thanks to all of you, we are currently sold out at the NC ABC Warehouse. There are limited quantities available in select NC ABC Store locations, but they are selling FAST, so grab a bottle while you still can!

Like many others, we have encountered delays in receiving our packaging materials, but we plan to restock next month, just in time to celebrate those final days of summer.

Then…harvest time!! 🍇🍇🍇




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06/14/2021

It’s !

We are excited to share our new samples with bars and restaurants soon.

05/20/2021

Attention Fayetteville & Cumberland County Fans...

Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo is now available at your new NC ABC location!

🥃 102 Westwood Shopping Center

Cheers!

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 05/10/2021

Spring is in full swing 🌱

Each bottle of our carefully crafted Rakomelo begins at a local organic vineyard. We are proud to partner with some of the best organic farmers in North Carolina.

📷: A recent visit with our organic farm partners in Zebulon, NC. More details to come on their Fall Harvest You-Pick. 🍇

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 05/04/2021

That’s a wrap! 📸

A big thanks to our friends .kitchen for hosting our photoshoot. It was a huge success!

Thanks for a great experience!

04/30/2021

It’s mint julep time!

Our Rakomelo is perfect paired with mint, sugar, and springtime! ☀️

Grab a bottle of Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo at your favorite NC ABC location.

J & S MINT JULEP

2-3 oz. Rakomelo
0.5 oz. rich, simple syrup
20 mint leaves
Crushed ice
Sprig of mint for garnish

Cheers!

04/26/2021

ATTENTION GREENVILLE & WINTERVILLE FANS: Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo has arrived!!

Pick up a bottle at one of the following NC ABC locations.

In Greenville:

🥃 East Arlington Boulevard
🥃 East 10th Street

In Winterville:

🥃 Central Park Drive

04/22/2021

This Earth Day, we are reminded of the old Greek proverb “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” 🌱

04/01/2021

Surf’s up, Emerald Isle!! 🌊

Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo has arrived and we are STOKED!!!

Visit 8700 Emerald Drive and pick up a bottle for the weekend.

Cheers! 🥃

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04/01/2021

Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo is in the Gate City!!

Visit one of these Greensboro NC ABC locations and pick up a bottle to celebrate with us!

🥃 West Market Street

🥃 Lawndale Drive

🥃 Americhase Drive

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03/20/2021

Spring has finally arrived! Celebrate today with the subtle sweetness of Joy & Sorrow. Cheers! 🥃🌸🐝

03/12/2021

Hello weekend!! ☀️

Photos from Joy and Sorrow Spirits's post 03/06/2021

OVERJOYED!! Celebrating our first pour at ShabaShabu.

03/03/2021

**Wilkes County friends**

Great news - Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo is now available in BOTH of the Wilkesboros!

Stop by one of these locations and pick up a bottle today. Cheers! 🥃

Wilkesboro ABC #2
@ 4061 US-421

North Wilkesboro ABC
@ 297 Wilkesboro Avenue

07/16/2020

Another shipment to Mecklenburg County! Check www.meckabc.com for locations and availability. Cheers!

07/13/2020

Fletcher, NC now has Joy & Sorrow Rakomelo in stock! Stop by one of northwest North Carolina’s largest ABC Stores and grab a bottle. Cheers! 🥃

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