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to our delightful winter cocktail class with Smith Teamaker last week. We made several cocktails, including the fan favorite - the Peppermint Port Sour. We thought we'd share the recipe here, so you can create some holiday magic of your own!

Peppermint Port Sour Cocktail
(Makes 1 cocktail)
3⁄4 oz. Peppermint Leaves tea reduction (see below)
R 3⁄4 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey
3⁄4 oz. tawny port
3⁄4 oz. lemon juice
Lemon peel

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain and serve over ice in a tumbler glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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Smith Tea Reduction:
(Make 1 cup of syrup)
6 sachets of Smith Peppermint Leaves Tea
16 oz. filtered water
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 oz. vodka*

Directions: Bring water to a boil and add tea sachets. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let steep for 5 minutes, discard sachets, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let syrup rest and bring to room temperature. Optional: Add vodka. This lengthens shelf life. Bottle, date and refrigerate.

Holiday cocktail class with Merit Badge + Smith Teamaker?! What could be better?

We’ve got a few spots left for our class this Saturday, 12/1. Join us for some holiday cocktail magic! ✨🍹🍸🥃✨

Holiday Cocktail Class - Smith Teamaker Join us at our Southeast Portland Tasting Room on November 18th for a special holiday-inspired Tea Cocktail Class with Matt Mount of Merit Badge.

We’re bartending the Makers to Merchants event at Jacobsen! This event was designed to celebrate and empower Portland’s community of makers – a place where art, creativity and entrepreneurship come together to create beloved small businesses. This event is designed to celebrate Portland’s entrepreneurs owners and encouraging future ones, and help creative people turn their ideas into reality. 💙