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Honey Basil Beer Julep

Posted by Ashley V Routson on August 13, 2012
Posted in: Ales, Bourbon, Other, Search by Spirit. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . 1 comment

One thing many classic cocktails share in common is simplicity — less than four or five ingredients, little fuss, and lots of flavor. Case and point: The Mint Julep — Sugar, Bourbon and Mint. Simple, yet very flavorful.

As with many recipes, ingredient substitutions can lead to exciting new twists on classic cocktails. For my beeralicious twist on the Mint Julep, I opted to use honey syrup instead of sugar and basil instead of mint. The final touch was a shot of fizz and flavor from Bison Brewing’s Honey Basil Ale — a virtually hopless organic beer with a beautiful golden amber hue.

 

Tasting Notes: Sweet honey and herbaceous basil meld together with soft vanilla and toasted oak Bourbon flavors in this refreshingly carbonated beer-inspired twist on the classic Mint Julep. Continue Reading

Honey Basil Ale Gin Fizz

Posted by Ashley V Routson on May 10, 2012
Posted in: Ales, Gin, Other. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 7 comments

Spring is upon us with a plethora of sunshine and warmth, demanding a new focus on more refreshing and bright beer cocktails. One of my favorite warm weather sippers has always been the gin fizz — bright, citrusy and effervescent. My rule of thumb with beer cocktails is: any drink that calls for soda water, tonic or juice can easily be substituted with beer. Case and point: The Gin Fizz.

This cocktail is loosely based on the Silver Gin Fizz, which calls for gin, citrus, sugar, egg whites and soda water. Inspired by Bison Brewing’s Honey Basil Ale, I chose to shake “spanked” basil with honey, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, egg whites and one of my all time favorite gins — St. George Spirit’s Botanivore — and top the concoction with beer.

The result is a tart, fizzy cocktail with hints of caramel sweetness, notes of clover honey, and a whisper of basil. Absolutely perfect for this time of year!

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The St. George S’More

Posted by Ashley V Routson on February 17, 2012
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Photo Credit: Mike Condie

During San Francisco Beer Week, I partnered with the awesome people over at St. George Spirits on two beer cocktail events. On of the events was “The Unbirthday Beer Cocktail Party” — which featured three different cocktails using Bison Organic Beer and St. George Spirits.

Also known as the Vodka Vixen, Andie Ferman, the tasting room manager at St. George, whipped up a flip-style cocktail using Bison’s Chocolate Stout and Qi Black Tea Liqueur, a seductive spirit craft-distilled from rare fruits, exotic spices, wildflower honey, and cedar-smoked tea. The end result is a sweet and creamy beverage with hint of cocoa, spice, and smoke. It will most definitely leave you wanting s’more. Continue Reading

SF Beer Week Unbirthday Beer Cocktail Party

Posted by Ashley V Routson on January 30, 2012
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You’re Invited! The Unbirthday Beer Cocktail Party

An SF Beer Week invitation even the Queen of Hearts can’t resist

On February 12th, you are invited to enter a world where time is backwards, nothing is what it seems, and everything is what it isn’t. As a part of the SF Beer Week festivities, Bison Brewing & St. George Spirits are transforming local farm-to-table restaurant, Revival Bar & Kitchen, into a Wonderland of nonsense to throw a Mad Hatter-themed party of epic proportions.

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