# Rambling House Cocktails

Ready-to-drink cocktails made with the best craft ginger beer in Ohio

## Elevator pitch
We started as a small-craft soda company that created an amazing, healthier craft ginger beer. In 2017, we pivoted to spirits, bottling a Moscow Mule that we think is a perfect combination of our ginger beer and vodka. In our first year, we sold almost 19,000 bottles and found shelf space in almost every Kroger in Ohio. Now, with a new Kentucky Mule recipe in the works, we're optimistic that our first real marketing push will get us on shelves around the country.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/rambling.house
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- Last updated: 2026-07-09T05:00:16Z
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## Quick facts
- Sold over 19,000 bottles in our first year selling hard soda.
- Stocked in more than 200 stores in Ohio, including almost every Kroger in the state. 
- Signed with Southern Glazer's, the largest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S.
- We were the first ever ready-to-drink cocktail in Ohio. 
- Went through more than 10,000 pounds of fresh ginger to create a ginger beer recipe that balances sweetness with a spicy kick.
- Founder John Lynch was named one of the "60 Coolest People in Food and Drink" two years in a row by the Daily Meal.
- Our Moscow Mule is naturally gluten-free, low-calorie, and priced to compete with mixed drinks and wines. 

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:16897: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## FAQ
1. **Good stuff, lots to like including the relationship with Southern Glazers, and a reasonable valuation which seems to be an increasingly rare thing these days. Just a few questions: 1. Revenue is quite low after a year (though burn rate is not bad at all). What gives you confid...**
   - Hi, thanks for taking the time to research us and ask questions! 1. With 500K we will be able to hire our first sales team, have a serious monthly marketing budget, and release the Bourbon Mule. These three goals will all work in tandem to increase revenue. We see a path to 1,800 cases per month in the state of Ohio alone, which we project as our break even point. 2. Without any marketing the Kroger’s in central Ohio are doing the best. This most likely due to word of mouth and our brick and ...
2. **Why are you selling preferred shares? Do you intend to redeem them or allow us to continue to be shareholders for the long run?**
   - Hi, thank you for the question! The preferred units that investors are purchasing will receive their share of any distribution of profits up to their original contribution before the founders will receive any distribution from profits. Once investors have their original contribution back any future distributions would be split between all members based on their shares. While nothing is certain in this emerging alcohol sector, we expect it to take several years, or longer, to get to a point wh...
3. **Which of the 4 return methods, offered by wefunder, does this investment cover?**
   - Hi, I think you're referring to this page when you say "4 return methods". https://help.wefunder.com/returns If so, of the 4 they list this is method that most accurately describes what we are offering: "Stock, Dividends. While a tech startup almost never offers dividends, a later-stage local business - such as a brewery opening a second location - often will. The type of dividend can vary. Some might offer a fixed dividend per share per year. Some might offer a percentage of profits. A commo...
4. **I am interested in investing, providing tv airtime throughout Ohio and adjoining states, in return for equity. Can do a large amount of tv airtime. Contact me, please, Rick Freeman, at MAJORMEDIA, 800.339.5751 x1101.**
   - Thanks for reaching out. At this time we are only selling equity based on the terms listed here in our Wefunder campaign.
5. **It sounds like switching from bottles to cans will yield a significantly higher profit margin in the long term (you mention going from $40/case right now to something more like $24/case). What's your timeline on switching from bottles to cans and what do you expect the immedia...**
   - Hi, thanks for the questions! I'd like to lay out all the details of the switch for you. There are many reasons why we feel that cans are a better fit for our products, but here are a few technical reasons why we're doing it. First off, the reason we went with bottles to start was based on the abilities of our co-packer. They installed a high-speed canning line in the spring so they now have the capacity to handle our switch. Second, a weird quirk in liquor law allows our product to go into a...

## Team
- John Lynch (Founder)
- John Haseley (Founder)
- John Stephan (Founder)
- Aaron Pickrell (Founder)

## Q&A
- Q: What is the status of Rambling House Cocktails? I see a lot of questions asked by investors (like myself) but no response from the Company. Is this still a viable business?
- Q: I have not received any emails since October, nor have I received the t-shirt I provided my size for. Is there any information or help I can receive on this?
  - A: Hi Aash! Apologies for the shirt not arriving. I’ll look into that now as they were sent out over a month ago. We’ll make sure to get a shirt out to you tomorrow​. We’re preparing an investor update that should be sent out next week. Thanks!
- Q: Fyi, after I asked for updates, John added me to an email list and forwarded me some that were missed. They haven't gone dark, you just need to look for updates via email.
- Q: Any updates here?!.. --edit-- INVESTOR less than a minute ago Fyi, after I asked for updates, John added me to an email list and forwarded me some that were missed. They haven't gone dark, you just need to look for updates via email.
- Q: When do I receive my merch for investing?
- Q: I am still looking for an update.
- Q: Looking for an update
- Q: I haven't heard anything from Rambling since I invested. When will we receive communication on financials or disbursement.
- Q: When will the campaign for Rambling House close? Also, are your products available in Northern California at BevMo or Total Wine and Spirits?
- Q: How much does the 4 pack costs? I invested. Can I buy a 4 pack? I live in California.
- Q: Are there plans for further products after the Kentucky Mule, and if so, generally what is your plan for continue product expansion?
- Q: Hello - Your product sounds like a great investment opportunity, but the can / logo design could use some work to reach your target audience. Is any portion of your marketing budget dedicated to packaging redesign?
- Q: How do you plan on keeping your product consistent with growth and using different distilleries? Also do you plan and having both cans and bottles on store shelves?
- Q: Any chance of removing the 5x buyout provision for a larger investor?
- Q: Any chance of removing the 5x buyout provision for a larger investor?