…The nutty sherry pairs beautifully with the fruit, and the gin provides a botanical base that lets the flavors come together in a nutty, sweet, complex way. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain over a BFC / express lemon peel over surface / garnish

Yay for fresh mint at the ready!

…the drink and finally had to give it a name. It quickly earned its place on the menu. Think of it as a bourbon Southside with bitters. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / shake with ice until chilled / fine strain into coupe or Nick and Nora / garnish with mint

Yes it is 😀

…of ginger syrup, which replaces the Infante’s softer floral notes with a brighter and punchier profile. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / shake with ice until chilled / strain into a glass over fresh ice / garnish with candied ginger

It’s so good. I’ve been fortunate to try a few from some Portland bars that have kindly given me their recipes

PANDAN SYRUP
¼ cup chopped pandan leaves
3 cups / 600 g. sugar
3 cups / 720 ml. water
bring sugar + water to a boil / remove from heat / add pandan leaves / cool completely / fine strain / bottle / store in fridge

METHOD
stir all ingredients with ice / strain over large format clear ice / garnish

…natural sweet nuttiness that plays beautifully with cacao. Dolin Blanc adds soft floral and vanilla notes, giving the rye’s deep spice and …warmth a subtle lift. This one is a nice cozy sipper with an unexpected tropical nod. Yet another banger from the brilliant folks at Too Soon. #Cheers y’all!

That’s the spirit!

The salt helps accentuate the flavors and balance the bitterness of the Cynar (artichoke amaro). This one is reminiscent of a Boulevardier and a Little Italy. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
stir all ingredients with ice / strain over large format clear ice / express lemon peel oils over surface / garnish

SESAME MISO ORGEAT
⅓ cup toasted sesame seeds
1 cup sugar
8 oz. water
1 Tbsp white miso paste
1 tsp. orange blossom water
blend ingredients / transfer to saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes – stirring often / cool / fine strain through cheesecloth / add orange blossom water and stir / bottle / fridge

…Using both a liqueur and syrup pushed me toward an OP rum. Salt balances it and the miso adds a layer of umami I’m obsessed with. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / add ice and shake until chilled / strain into coupe / garnish

warmth they bring. Cinnamon was a natural choice. The aromatic bitters I used here are from Fee Brothers, which have a Christmas-spice vibe to them. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
stir all ingredients with ice / strain over large format clear ice / express orange peel oils over the surface / garnish

…This one is jam packed with tropical flavors and spices. This espresso martini delivers a punch. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / add ice and shake until chilled / strain into coupe or Nick and Nora / garnish with three coffee beans

…Chartreuse works as a nice base. He pairs it with a delicious distillate that captures all of the fruit flavor without being sweet. #Cheers y’all!

METHOD
add all to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain into a glass over a BFC / express lemon peel oil over surface / garnish

Thank you!!