Durham Distillery, the maker of Conniption Gin, announces the opening of Conniption Cocktails & Cuisine at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), serving one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. With an ambition to serve the best airport martini in the country, the craft distiller is captivating seasoned gin lovers and new gin converts alike through its portfolio of the highest-awarded American gins.
“Conniption Gin is on a mission to revolutionize American gin by showing it can be modern, exciting, and most importantly, delicious,” said Melissa Katrincic, co-founder and CEO of Durham Distillery. “We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary by creating an elevated bar and dining experience at RDU, proving that a great airport cocktail doesn’t have to be the exception. It can be the standard.”
Founders Melissa and Lee Katrincic are leading the gin renaissance as the first U.S. distillers to combine their signature cold vacuum distillation method with traditional vapor distillation. The result is a collection of smooth yet complex gins that balance bold botanicals like juniper and coriander with delicate flavors such as cucumber and honeysuckle.
Conniption Cocktails & Cuisine, located in Terminal 2 Gate D8, features a vibrant cocktail menu built around the Conniption American Dry, Kinship, Navy Strength, and Barrel Aged Gins, alongside Damn Fine Vodka and Liqueurs.
Guests can expect a full-service experience from breakfast to dinner—including the distillery’s signature Subzero Martinis served straight from the freezer—paired with contemporary American fare in an inviting, elevated concept setting.
“We are excited to welcome Conniption Cocktails & Cuisine, a local business founded in the heart of downtown Durham, to RDU,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “Conniption will give guests from around the world a true taste of our region as we reimagine the airport dining experience.”