By Nia Saunders
Sweetness is contrasted with an unexpected kick in this fresh take on a strawberry-infused margarita from Lady Jaye in West Seattle. Somewhere on the spectrum between a spicy margarita and…
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Recipe: Flash of Life with Clear Creek Distillery
Brand recognition is huge in the spirits industry, especially among bar managers tasked with stocking wells with a diverse and impressive spirits list. Although local spirits are intrinsically on many…
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Recipe: Summertime Tea with Crescendo Spirits
The South might be whiskey-dependent when it comes to their cocktails but the region’s iced tea game is on point. Taking note from the time-honored Southern sweet tea, Crescendo Spirits…
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Recipe: French Summer Sparkle for Bastille Day
La Fête Nationale, better known in this part of the world as Bastille Day, commemorates a major turning point in the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille on…
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Get Boozy in the Heat with this Sloshy Pops Recipe
Ice pops have grown up a bit since you took sugary store-bought juice, Dixie cups and sticks to make homemade frozen pops as a child. One Portland company, Sloshy Pops,…
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Knock You Out with Punches
Punches and batch cocktails, easy and care-free for parties, can be exquisite. Building the depth and body for a memorable punch, however, has its challenges. It’s true when it comes…
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How to Infuse Your Booze
Craving something light and refreshing? Infuse your booze for spring! The beauty of spirits is there are no rules and regulations on what you can do with them at home….
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Recipe: Refresh with a Fairway Cocktail from RingSide Fish House
If the 600-bottle wine list doesn’t wet your whistle, this sunshine-influenced cocktail will. Handcrafted by Andy Merklin, lead bartender at downtown Portland’s RingSide Fish House, the Fairway cocktails fairs as…
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Reinventing the Cocktail with Interrobang Vermouth
As the craft cocktail movement has gained pace over the last decade, all the classic ingredients have come up for reinvention. From the basic spirits — whiskey and gin —…
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Recipe: Herby Pasta with Clams and Vodka Sauce
Growing up as a youngster in Long Island, family gatherings happened often and typically included chaffing dishes full of Italian specialties. Given the chance, I would sneak bites from the…
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