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BANANA HAMMOCK
1½ oz. light rum
½ oz. banana liqueur
1 oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. orgeat
¼ oz. overproof Jamaican rum, to float
fresh nutmeg

Created in 2016 by Dan Greenbaum at Attaboy in NYC. It looks playful, but it is dialed in. You’ve got a clean base, funk on top, and…

Copper mugs at the ready—today is Moscow Mule Day! New Deal Moscow Mule is a zesty twist on the classic, replacing ginger beer with Ginger Liqueur for a more sophisticated, spicy flavor. Get the full recipe and explore a lineup of Mule variations featuring New Deal craft spirits at our Link in Bio!

Tangelo Sour

2 oz Portland Dry Gin 33
1 oz fresh-squeezed tangelo juice
1/2 oz lemon juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
1 egg white
1 mint leaf for garnish

Dry shake (no ice) all ingredients. Open the tin, add ice, and shake hard again. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Spoon on extra foam from

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🤔 🤨 But, didn't Trump say the tariffs were supposed to revive the US manufacturing sector? 😑

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Thanks to KATU Portland for stopping by to chat with us about the administration's tariff policies.

Portland businesses wonder if they or consumers will get money back from 'illegal tariffs' There is uncertainty about what is next for local businesses and their customers after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs.

"Tom Burkleaux said #tariffs have also left New Deal Distillery with a costly hangover, and he remains uncertain.“If tariffs are no longer just going to be arbitrarily applied, that's a win for small business, 100%. I don't see the consistency going forward, which is what any small business needs.”

Same.

Made my first clarified milk punch cocktail yesterday.

Oolong tea base with umeshu and Japanese whiskey. Milk punch made it very smooth~

Love the glassware 😍🩷 and cocktail sounds delish!

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Spirit Guide Sean at the New Deal Booth sampling our craft spirits

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New Orleans Classics Archives

Get more classic New Orlean's cocktail recipes here tiny.newdealdistillery.com/NOLA

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎭✨ From the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter to the heart of Portland, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras with seven classic New Orleans cocktails reimagined with New Deal craft spirits.

Cold and windy? A warm, cozy mug of Pear Brandy Hot Toddy made with our zippy, organic Ginger Liqueur is just what the doctor ordered!

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Stirred, Shaken, Smitten: Spirit-Forward Valentine’s Cocktails to Share or Savor Solo Elevate your Valentine’s Day with craft cocktail recipes from New Deal Distillery. From spirit-forward sours to decadent chocolate infusions and zero-proof delights, discover the perfect pairing for y...

Love may be in the air—but it’s also in the glass. From blushing raspberry concoctions to brooding chocolate Old Fashioneds and effervescent tea-kissed Collins riffs, each #cocktail recipe comes with decadent #dessert pairings to complete the mood. Ready to find your perfect match? Read more👇

A Raspberry Beret for Valentine's Day hits all the right notes! Bitter Chocolate Vodka & Coffee Liqueur meet rich raspberry syrup in a harmonious cocktail that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. More 💘 recipes: https://newdealdistillery.com/recipe-type/new-deal-valentines-day-cocktail-recipes/

Winter citrus season is the best thing about winter!

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PANDAN OLD FASHIONED
1 oz. pandan-infused tequila añejo
1 oz. pandan-infused mezcal
¼ oz. coconut oolong demerara syrup
2 dashes chocolate bitters
2 dashes mole bitters

Created by Katsumi Manabe at Scotch Lodge in Portland, OR. It’s an agave O.F. built on pandan infusion…

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QUEEN ANNE’S REVENGE
1 oz. rhum agricole blanc
1 oz. Amaro Montenegro
1 oz. fresh lime juice
¾ oz. maple syrup
cinnamon, to garnish

This daiquiri was created by Jason Kilgore & Richard Boccato at Dutch Kills in NYC. Agricole provides grassy, tropical depth, Montenegro adds…

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KICK, PUSH, COAST
1½ oz. aquavit
¾ oz. Suze
¾ oz. pineapple curry gum syrup
¾ oz. lime juice
5 drops saline solution
Islay Scotch mist

Created by Matt Marol at Deadshot in Portland, OR. Aquavit sets an herbal base, Suze brings bitterness, and pineapple curry syrup adds…

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There is no place for tear gas (or any indiscriminate chemical weapons) in Portland.

I am working on legislation preventing its use, storage, or possession in City limits. This will be a multi-month process, but you can make it go faster by convincing swing-vote Councilors to support it.

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BACK WHERE I BELONG
1½ oz. Amaro di Angostura
½ oz. overproof Jamaican rum (Rum Fire)
½ oz. banana liqueur
½ oz. coffee liqueur
1 oz. espresso
1 tsp. cinnamon syrup

An original of mine built around a combo I love. Funky OP Jamaican rum and banana just make sense together…