The Distiller’s Journal

Archive for April, 2020

Power of 8 Cocktail

Chad, Woodinville’s Brand Ambassador in Oregon and Northern California, has a custom Woodinville cocktail that goes great with Chinese food.   Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Woodinville Bourbon .75 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. white pepper syrup 1 dash Bitter Truth Celery Bitters Garnish with a celery top   White pepper syrup: 1 tablespoon white pepper ½ […]

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Old Pal

An easy cocktail using equal parts of three ingredients. (Or, if you’re Deszeray you might put an extra glug of rye in.)   Ingredients: 1 oz Woodinville Straight Rye Whiskey 1 oz Dry Vermouth 1 oz Campari Lemon peel for garnish   Mix Woodinville Rye, Dry Vermouth and Campari in an ice-filled well glass. Stir […]

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John Collins

The John Collins is such a great drink to have in rotation. It’s said to have been created by, and named for, the headwaiter at a hotel in London in the mid-1800s.   Ingredients: 2 oz Woodinville Bourbon .5 oz Simple syrup 1 oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 oz Club soda Cherries (garnish) Orange […]

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American Trilogy

It’s as easy as one, two, three… 1 oz Woodinville Rye Whiskey + 1 oz Applejack + 2 dashes Orange Bitters = American Trilogy   Where to find the ingredients:   Woodinville Rye in Washington. Woodinville Rye in other states (please note limited availability). Applejack. Orange Bitters.

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Whiskey Ginger Highball

Deszeray is here, sharing the simple cocktail she and her brother Dallas like to drink on the deck.  It’s just 2 oz. Woodinville Bourbon, topped with 6 oz. Ginger Ale and garnished with a lemon.   Find the ingredients online here:   Woodinville Bourbon online in Washington. Woodinville Bourbon in other states. Ginger Ale.  

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Gold Rush

Milk & Honey’s modern classic, The Gold Rush cocktail, is one of Deszeray’s go-tos. It was created by TJ Siegal around ten years ago. Try it at home! Ingredients: 2 oz Woodinville Straight Bourbon 1 oz honey syrup ¾ oz lemon juice   To make a honey syrup, heat and stir equal parts honey and […]

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Cactus Pete Cocktail

Spicy and smoky, Chad’s Cactus Pete cocktail is built with Woodinville Rye.   Ingredients: 1.5 oz Woodinville Rye .75 oz. Ancho Reyes .75 oz. lemon .5 oz. simple syrup .25 oz. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal Garnish with a lemon twist   Simple syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water -Combine all ingredients in a pot […]

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Hot Toddy

Raise your hand if you’re in need of a Comfort Cocktail. Here, Woodinville’s Washington State Brand Ambassador Deszeray shows you how to craft a classic Hot Toddy.   Ingredients: 1.5 oz Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoon lemon juice 4 oz hot water Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick for garnish   Find […]

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The Szyslak Cocktail

Inspired by Chad’s favorite bitter bartender Moe Szyslak of The Simpsons, this four ingredient bitter cocktail is excellent before or after dinner.   Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Woodinville Bourbon 1.5 oz. Cynar Stir up with an orange twist and garnish with a sage leaf   Where to purchase the ingredients online:   Woodinville Bourbon in Washington. […]

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Woodinville Paper (Pepper) Plane

Shayna’s here to show you how to make the classic Paper Plane cocktail with a peppery twist and using Woodinville Bourbon.   Ingredients ¾ oz Woodinville Bourbon ¾ oz Lemon Juice ¾ oz Aperol ¾ oz Ancho Reyes Verde   Where to find the ingredients:   Woodinville Bourbon in Washington. Woodinville Bourbon in other states. […]

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