Hand Crafted
The Heathman poured out a fabulous evening of libations, highlighting the craftmanship of handmade spirits and well designed cocktails. The Heathman's highly acclaimed chefs also presented a pairing appetizer to highlight each of the spirits; which included an Organic Nation Vodka Oyster Shooter, and a Pork Medallion marinated in Gin, both were delightful.
The crowd was pleased with the variety of cocktails and the organic buzz was felt all through the Marble bar.
Organic Grapetion
Organic Nation Vodka
Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Simple Syrup
Muddled Grapes
Fresh Tarragon
Cheers!
Melodie
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On any given Sunday
Spints Alehouse hosted the 2nd Official Oregon Bartenders Guild Sunday Funday Event, and it was nothing short of just that. Jacob Grier and Chris Churilla led the way, mixing all sorts of soon to be named cocktails, to wow savvy mixologists from all over Portland. The talk of the night was a Ramos Gin Fizz. I believe the conversation started as, "Hey Jake, Make me a flip of some sort", as I kindly said, "how about a fizz, I really don't need a yolk." Hence the start of the shake off! Chris and Jacob, filled shakers and started timers; producing some of the most perfect and well thickened takes on a Ramos Gin Fizz ever. Many of the attending enthusiasts were buzzed into realizing that the combination of a good cocktail and Organic Nation Gin, yielded a new found love.
Cheers to the art of the Cocktail!
Melodie
Ramos Gin Fizz
1 1/2 oz. gin
1 Tbsp. simple syrup (or agave)
1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 egg white
1 oz. heavy cream
3 drops orange flower water
1 oz. club soda
Drink Green
Join Organic Nation Spirits, along with a abundance of other 'green minded' businesses in Central Oregon Feb 25 at 5pm at the Sage Spa at the Sunriver Resort.
'Green Drinks' is the only networking event in Central Oregon dedicated to businesses and the environment. Join us at Green Drinks to network, learn about other businesses and their sustainability efforts, and have a green drink or two. On February 25, Green Drinks will be at Sage Springs Club & Spa, at Sunriver Resort from 5-7pm. Cocktails will be made using Organic Nation Spirits, an Oregon Sustainable company producing Gin and Vodka.
These events are put on and coordinated by the Environmental Center.
See you there!
Melodie
Weekend Cocktail: The Worlds Gold
The Worlds Gold
2 oz Organic Nation Gin (US)
1/2 oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth (France)
1/2 oz Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth (Italy)
2 Dashes The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters (Germany)
Tsp Duplais Absinthe Verte (Switzerland)
Tsp Tangle Ridge Whisky (Canada)
Tsp Blue Agave Nectar (Mexico)
Shake and Strain into a Cocktail glass
Finish with and Orange Twist
Place a piece of Candied Ginger on the side (China)
to be enjoyed with the drink.
Thanks to Jason Littrell for inspiration!
In Celebration of the Olympics wrapping up this week, toast this one to bring on the weekend and indulge your self in momentous re-runs of glorious moments.
Cheers
Melodie
Get your spirits up at the Heathman
The Heathman restaurant presents Organic Nation Spirits Cocktail Event.
PORTLAND, Oregon – (February 22, 2010) – Join Ashland-based Organic Nation for an afternoon of mixing Organic Nation Vodka and Gin cocktails with food specials prepared by the Heathman’s chef Karl Zenk. Dishes include oyster shooters made with Organic Nation Vodka and Gin Pig N’ Bits, a pork tenderloin medallion sautéed in a gin demi glace. The Heathman’s new Bistro Menu will also be available with new items from Pickleopolis Pickle Platter to Snails & Frogs. For more information, please call the Heathman at 503-790-7752.
Enjoy these tasty cocktails
March 2, 4 p.m.
Gatehouse
Organic Nation Vodka
Dolin Blanc
Blood Orange Bitters
Organic Grapetion
Organic Nation Vodka
Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Simple Syrup
Muddled Grapes
Fresh Tarragon
Peychauds Bitters
Negroni O-N
Organic Nation Gin
Dolin Rouge
Campari
CGP
Organic Nation Gin
Fresh Grapefruit
Campari
Pomegranate Puree
Gin Berry Tart
Organic Nation Vodka
Organic Nation Gin
Fresh Muddled Strawberry
Lemon Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pronghorn pairs it up
Chocoholics dream
The three day Oregon Chocolate Festival kicks off March 5th, in downtown Ashland at the Historic Ashland Springs Hotel, featuring the best chocolates from Oregon. Indulge yourself in decadence most only dream of. Brewers, Wineries, Distilleries and Coffee roasters will include and/or pair their crafts to the traditional chocolatiers delights.
Organic Nation will be featuring a delectable Pear Chocolate Sauce and serving samples throughout the event.
11-4pm March 5th,6th and 7th.
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Weekend Cocktail: Amalfie Spritzer
Amalfie Spritzer
½ oz Finamore Lemoncello
1 oz Organic Nation Vodka
½ oz Amaro
½ oz Lemon
Stir
Top with soda
¼ oz Port
Served in a Rocks Glass with or without ice
Lemon Wheel Garnish Optional
While summer tastes sometimes make us yearn for warmer months, the full flavored body of this cocktail keeps one feeling light and appreciative of these cooler months.
For a more summery cocktail, add Mint!
Toast this lovely cocktail as you celebrate the weekend!
Melodie
Omars brings in the Distiller
Weekend Cocktail: Lovers Union Too
In celebration of hearts alike, shake up this cocktail for your lover to start the night off right.
Lovers Union Too
1 oz Organic Nation Vodka
¼ oz Rosewater
¼ oz Simple Syrup
½ oz Lemon
½ oz Maraschino Liqueur
Shake and Strain into a cocktail glass
Sink ¼ oz of Cherry Liqueur (I recommend Clear Creek Distillery)
Top with a Dry Bubbly Wine
Float a Single Rose petal
I have long used this recipe to celebrate unions; I used it as a gift at a wedding, toasted it at a celebration to acknowledge earned rights with BRO and of course to initiate any fabulous night.
Drink up and of course enjoy a fabulous Valentines!
Melodie
600 new love affairs
Diane Paulson led the way in an ever so successful week at the Go Green Expo, L.A. Diane and Organic Nation Spirits Broker, Jack Maydon, poured well over 600 samples to an appreciative crowd, who expressed a passionate desire for the Vodka and Gin. Diane went on to do a radio show with Rhonda DeFelice on L.A. Talk Radio pontificating for an hour on the benefits of being Green and responsibly operating a Sustainable business, as well as facts about our distillery. It was Johnny Dam, of L.A. Talk Radio's: The Damage Report, who summed it up perfectly 'It (organic nation gin) dances on your tongue!" and then proceeded to do a little jig!
For more, visit our news page and of course, Think Green, Go Green!
Melodie
Weekend Cocktail: Asian Invasion
Asian Invasion
2oz Organic Nation Vodka
1 oz Lemon Grass LOFT Liquer
Shake the above – Serve up
1 Lychee nut – For Garnish
Topped with Spicy Ginger Ale
I can't get enough of this cocktail, its clean, simple and has unusual notes added from the typical aromas of sweet Asian delights!
Drink up and have a wonderful Friday!
Melodie
Weekend Cocktail: Winter Blossom
Winter Blossom
½ oz Elderflower Liqueur
1 oz Organic Nation Vodka
¼ oz Fresh Lemon
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a Twist
As the days begin to lengthen, our palettes start to yearn for spring and summer flavors. Mix this cocktail up to welcome a rich meal or to toast a celebration.
Cheers!
Melodie
Weekend Cocktail: Income Tax
The W-2's are pouring in, and while this cocktail was designed to mix up post completion, it might not hurt to pour your self one to get you going.
Income Tax
1 ¼ ounce Organic Nation Gin
¾ ounce Fresh Orange Juice
¼ ounce Dry Vermouth
¼ ounce Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Shake and serve up in a cocktail glass.
That dreaded yearly task is done and you finally know how much money you are either getting back or handing over. That's right, you have completed your income taxes! So whether you are on top of it and filed 3 months early, or one at the post office on April 15th, or an accountant who has made it through one more tax season, sit back and enjoy this classic cocktail to celebrate your accomplishment.
Toast this one to celebrate and reward your hard work.
Cheers and best of luck!
Melodie
Recipe courtesy of Drinkboy.com
Defining Organic
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Weekend Cocktail: Vesper
Vesper
3 oz Organic Nation Gin
1 oz Organic Nation Vodka
1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
Garnish: Orange twist or Bond's way, a lemon twist
Stir with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Bond prefers his shaken till really cold.
Source: As first mentioned in James Bond Casino Royale, created by Ian Fleming
A Brief History:
This classic drink was popularized in the novel Casino Royale (1953). Of the teleplay and two films based on this book, the signature cocktail is mentioned twice between the three - in the 2006 Casino Royale film: when Bond orders it at the poker table (and several others follow suit), and when Bond states that he named the drink the Vesper, because once he tasted it, it was all he wanted to drink. The cocktail is also mentioned by its ingredients in Quantum of Solace, and Bond refers to it by name later in the film.
Because Kina Lillet has not been available since the 1960s (the name was changed to "Lillet Blanc", in the 1980s the quantity of quinine in the product was reduced, removing its bitter aftertaste), its mention in the recipe in the two movies mentioned above is anachronistic.
Ironically, Vesper means 'evening' in Classical Latin.
Thanks Wikipedia,
Melodie
Its Expo Time
06 January 2010 02:26
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Go Green Expo ( www.GoGreenExpo.com ) is one of the nation's leading eco-trade shows for both business owners and consumers featuring the latest earth-friendly products and services. Taste, sample, review and purchase everything; organic food, wine and spirits, eco-building and home needs (solar panels) baby products, eco-fashion clothing, hybrid cars, business supplies and much more from hundreds of exhibits.
Learn on how to reduce your environmental impact and lead a "greener" home and business life. Speakers have included Ed Begley Jr., Mariel Hemingway, Josh Dorfman, David Bach, Nigel Barker, Graham Hill, Boise Thomas, Eric Corey Freed, Mark Alan Hughes, Kevin Wall, Alex Matthiessen, Laura Turner Seydel and many others...
Find Organic Nation Spirits in the Food, Wine and Spirits Pavilion on Friday - Sunday January 22-24, 2010 from 12-3pm.
Hot Holiday at Cloud 9
Cloud 9 will be hosting a Hot Sweater Holiday Party tonight in Corvallis. Second to the viewable wears, will be Organic Nation Cocktails, crafted by Mixologist Chris Churilla.
The Matterhorn
Organic Nation Vodka, house mint bitters, vanilla, hot cocoa, whipped cream
Arabian Night
Organic Nation Vodka, house triple sec, Middle Eastern spices, coffee, whipped cream
Royal Chalice
Organic Nation Gin, sloe gin, grapefruit and green tea chai syrup, amaretto, hot water
The Golden Partridge
Clear Creek Pear Brandy, hot apple cider, caramel, lemon
Event Starts at 9pm. Cloud 9 is located on 1st street in Downtown Corvallis. For more information go here.
See you tonight!
Melodie
Make the world your Organic Home
11 December 2009 10:50
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'To start a revolution we have to believe. The Organic Home believes that to achieve one's own aims and goals, a purity of intention, focused and applied gentle effort and clearly defined goals are the 3 components to achievement.What we put into our bodies, and what we put onto our bodies, and what we use around us in our homes all have an effect on our lives, health and well-being, and ultimately an effect on all those around us, and indeed the entire world.' To read the rest of this article, go here.
Founder Mark Golding has been advocating a commitment to a Sustainable, Organic lifestyle. His hub, The Organic Home, in the UK has generated a peaceful attraction to those who share similar ideals and wish to do their part.
You can read their recommendation of Organic Nation Spirits, here.
Trebol gets the Organic Cocktails on the Table
Trebol Restaurant and Bar, will be featuring an evening of Organic Nation Cocktails Dec 17th from 7-10pm. Tony, Trebol's Mixologist, has handcrafted a list of fine cocktails to show off Trebol's passion for Sustainable, Organic and Local.
Ciudad Cobarde
Organic Nation Vodka, Raspberry, Mint, Citrus and Soda
Jengibre
Organic Nation Gin, Ginger, Lemon and Sparkling wine
La Maura Monti
Organic Nation Gin, Apple, Orange, Agave, Cinnamon
El Rocoso Caliente
Organic Nation Vodka, Serrano Chillies, Mint, Citrus, Prickly Pear
El Santo
Organic Nation Vodka, Coconut, Serrano Chillies, Citrus
Trebol features Happy Hour from 5-6:30 and 9-Close.
You can find them at:
4835 North Albina Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 517-9347
See you there!
Melodie
Get your seat, before they are gone!
The folks at White Water Warehouse are reporting that they have signed up several guests for the August 29 - 31, 2010 Rogue River rafting, kayaking & ONS Martini Madness trip. There is limited space so call Joy or Renee (the friendly office staff at outfitter White Water Warehouse) today at 1-800-214-0579. Or, check out the 2010 schedule on-line, here.
Pair it up at The Original
Organic Nation Spirits will be the featured spirit in on menu packed with culinary delights and cocktails to pair. The Original is located on the corner of 6th and Oak in Downtown Bend. They feature classic american food with an evolved gourmet flair.
See you December 17 from 5-8pm!
300 SW 6TH Ave Portland, OR 97204 503.546.2666
Truly Vintage
This summer, a classic cocktail bar snuck into the Montavilla neighborhood. Veteran mixologist Justin Akins opened the doors of Vintage in July, and patrons and press have welcomed his vision and taste.
Akins cut his teeth at Trebol, the Oaxacan-inspired North Albina eatery. Taking cues from Trebol’s quality and sustainable business practices, he’s distilled a former SE Stark wine bar into an intimate lounge. Pre-prohibition cocktail recipes mingle with the requisite two dollar Pabst, catering to both the refined palette, and the budget-conscious. The cuisine is modest and delectable, with a menu featuring panini and pizettas made from local organic ingredients.
Vintage is located conveniently in the heart of the Montavilla neighborhood, a block from the Academy Theater and Ya Halla. So the next time you’re on a date, out with friends, or just looking for an expertly-mixed drink, step into Vintage and make yourself at home.
Cocktail time! Join us for a tasting and cocktail extravaganza at Vintage Bar this Tuesday December 2nd from 6-8pm.
You can find Vintage at:
7907 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97215
You can look forward to:
Chipotle, bacon Bloody Mary:
Organic Nation vodka, chipotle, house made bacon tincture and tomato juice
Cherry Derby:
Organic Nation vodka, kirschwasser, lemon juice, sugar,egg white, and cherry heering
Tabor reservoir:
Organic Nation gin, Lemon juice, house made lavender tincture, sugar, mint and seltzer water
Vintage Cabaret:
Organic Nation gin, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, house made star anise tincture and Angostura bitters
See you Wednesday!
Melodie
Drink Local Project at Urban Farmer
Drink Local Project features
Organic Nation Spirits
Tuesday, December 1st
Happy Hour 3-7pm
Urban Farmer continues the Drink Local Project next week featuring Organic Nation Spirits. Come enjoy cocktails crafted by mixologist Dan Stern, shown to the left, highlighting Organic Nation Vodka and Gin. Join us for an extended Happy Hour as we debut the week's Drink Local Project cocktails for $5.
If you can't make it to the Farm on Tuesday, come experience these hand crafted cocktails throughout the upcoming week!
We look forward to seeing you there!
525 SW Morrison, 15th Floor• Portland, Oregon 97204
Office: 503.802.4642| Fax: 503.802.5388
Urban Farmer: 503.802.4630
French 350
Ring in the spirit and the cheer:
French 350
2 oz Organic Nation Gin
¼ oz Fresh Lemon juice
¼ oz Simple syrup
¾ oz Elderflower liqueur
Top with Champagne
Garnish with Amaretto soaked Dark Cherries or a Lemon twist (shown)
Shake the first 4 ingredients pour into a champagne flute top with Champagne and add garnish.
This, four season, cocktail was one of the most loved and featured drinks at the Anjou spa event this past Thursday in Bend. Anjou Spa raised money for Oregon Tilth Educational programs at the event as well as featured it's green business practices.
I am sure you can already see the reference in the cocktail name!
Cheers!
Nunan Estates Lights up the Palette.
A fabulous fun filled evening of spirits and fine food. Join us as we challenge your palette and mind with unexpected and exciting flavors set at an incredible venue.
Cheers to warm holidays!
An All Green Event!
12 November 2009 12:58
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Join us November 19, Thursday, at 5pm at Anjou Spa in Bend for Green Drinks, but plan to stay after for a fabulous and fun filled event including shopping, silent auction, a DJ, Organic Nation Cocktails and more, all to benefit Oregon Tilth Education Programs! Wait! The excitement doesn't stop there, Anjou Spa is Green. They use alternative choices and conserve resources in every way possible.
The after party starts at 7pm.
Anjou Spa is located at
225 NW Franklin Avenue, Ste. 3
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1138
See you there!
Melodie
P.S. At the event you can even taste a variation of the cocktail" L'Anjou"!
Gin L'Anjou
Gin L' Anjou
Rim a 10 oz rocks Glass with a refined Sugar, Cinnamon and Ginger Powder blend (moisten the glass with Lemon first)
In a shaker with ice:
½ oz Roasted Spiced Pear Puree
2 oz Organic Nation Gin
Shake
Double Strain into rocks glass filled with ice
Top with Ginger Brew
Garnish: Pear Slice and Cinnamon stick
To make the Roasted Spiced Pear Puree:
Take 2 Pears cored and sliced place on a baking pan, top with a spice blend of, cayenne (very small amount), clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake on high for 15 minutes or until browned and very soft, time will vary depending on how ripe your pears are to begin with.
Puree the pears in the blender with 2 Table spoons of lemon juice
Happy Holidays!
Melodie
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Tis' the season
11 November 2009 11:41
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Extreme Chocolates could be a title easily misunderstood by the wrong consumer. Carrie Wong of Salem, has tackled a niche that most wouldn't even consider, hand crafting an organic vanilla extract, to be used for cooking and baking. That's extreme! She starts with Organic Nation Vodka, made in Ashland Oregon (and fulfilling the highest regiment of Organic Certification) and adds Madagascar Vanilla Beans and her own touch, 12 months later the delicate blend is bottled in 4oz frosted bottles and prepped for sale. Carrie is the only brewer on the west coast, you can find more information and where to buy here. Carrie also crafts some of the finest chocolates around. A lovely Holiday treat! P.S. If you are itching for some crafty holiday gift ideas contact me (Melodie@OrganicNationSpirits.com ) or go onto Carries homepage for a collection of different dessert ideas.
Going all the way for the Environmental Spirit
30 October 2009 12:52
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At first, Diane Paulson’s request for a recycled label seemed like no big deal to her distributor, Dave Tally. After all, says the Grants Pass, Ore.-based distributor, many labels available are already 25 percent to 30 percent recycled.
But Paulson, the CEO of an Ashland, Ore., micro distillery, is very serious about eco-friendliness. She meant a 100-percent recycled label. Oh boy! Tally thought to himself. Read more here.
Mixologist Spotlight: Justin Akins
20 October 2009 11:30
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Tabor Reservoir
2 oz Organic Nation gin
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes lavender tincture (very potent pure grain alcohol infusion)
3 mint leaves
*stir with ice*
*then fill with soda*
Mixologist and Bar Owner Justin Akins brings a comfortable airy bar to the Montavilla area in Portland, Oregon. His bar is loaded with homemade tinctures, and bitters as he features an enticing list of reasonably priced craft cocktails to his savvy yet down to earth patrons.
The Oregonian welcomed Justin and his establishment September 3, 2009:
...Akins' slew of house cocktails ($4 to $9), inventive and high caliber, hit the mark as precisely as did his sole dessert: powerful Stumptown coffee ice cream and peanut butter and chocolate cookies. Each drink has a little something special -- agave nectar in a margarita, an Old Fashioned with cherry bitters. Even nonalcoholic potions like cranberry-mint soda stand out.... to read the whole article, go here.
Cocktails and Fine Food?
The Nunan Estate is teaming up with Organic Nation Spirits to put on this years fall dinner.
Join the Festivities 6pm Friday, Nov 13, 2009.
1st course:
Classic Tom Collins
Paired with
Phyllo Wrapped French Brie
2nd course:
Sushi Roll Martini
Paired with
Spicy Crab Roll
3rd course:
Goose’s Pear’d Up
Paired with
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
4th course:
Classic Bees Knees
Paired with
Sous-vide Rib Eye Steak
5th course:
Rogue Valley Nuts
Paired with
Maple Pecan Tartlet
Tickets are $60 per person
For more information please contact Dana 541-899-1890
If you would like to view the full menu, join our Facebook fan page
Evicting Claus
Ignite Bend went off like fire last night. TWIST cocktail catering feature a full menu using only Organic Nation Vodka and Gin. The owner, Stephanie Stroup and I concocted an imaginative list of crafty cocktails, ranging from a simple spin on a Gin and Tonic, to the crowd favorite and your weekend/ holiday recipe, Evicting Claus. Roll- up your sleeves, cause while this recipe may take a bit of prep, its an easy go that wont keep you behind the bar during your festive holiday party.
Evicting Claus
Gather these ingredients:
Bottle Organic Nation Vodka
Organic or All Natural Vanilla Syrup
Organic White Cranberry Juice
Ginger Powder
Vanilla Wafer cookies
Whole fresh frozen cranberries (I like Stahlbush Island Farms)
Pre-Party-Prep (for 6-8)
Use a sealable bag to crush 3-4 wafer cookies and dump them onto a plate that has high edges, a smaller plate is best add about a 1/4 teaspoon of Ginger Powder to the dry mixture and mix around a bit.
Add 2 teaspoons of Ginger Powder to 4 cups of White Cranberry Juice and shake it up.
Drink Preperation-
Now that its party time and your work is mostly over.
Take a Rocks glass (or a Martini style cocktail glass) and use a lemon to rim the glass, moistening it, the farther down the glass you go the more cookie will stick and the more aesthetic your drink will look, I like to get a good 1/2 inch down on the glass rim.
Turn the glass upside down and spin it in the dry cookie crumbles.
In a shaker combine:
2 oz of Organic Nation Vodka
1/2 oz of Organic Vanilla Syrup
2.5 oz of Organic White Cranberry Juice
Shake
(If you are serving it 'up', then strain it, other wise just pour the entirety of the cocktail into the rocks glass. )
Pour into your rimmed glass and finish with a garnish of a Whole Cranberry.
Cheers and Enjoy your holidays!
Melodie
