Merit Badge

12/22/2018

We’ve got hot cocktails to keep you cozy while shopping at ! We’ve got our own booth, or visit us at the booth. This here is the Autum Nap cocktail — pear brandy, Bluebird Alpine liqueur, cider, ginger syrup, and lemon! ⛄️

12/22/2018

Tomorrow! We will be slingin drinks at the at Pure Space. This is just a special collection of markers and artists and we are thrilled to be part of it.

12/16/2018

Last day of the ! Come get your holiday shopping, and have a drink while you’re at it! 🥂

12/16/2018

Loving this capture of our cocktails by the talented . 😍

12/12/2018

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Portland Night Market at Custom Blocks opens tomorrow, and this is the best spot in town for locally made and artisan holiday gifts. (BONUS: Merit Badge will be behind the bar, so come grab a drink whilst you shop!)

The Portland Night Market blends food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Industrial District. 

12/06/2018

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.

12/05/2018

We love supporting innovative local distilleries and we use local spirits in our cocktails whenever possible. Freeland is a new local distillery, which is woman owned and operated. We’ve been using their gin for our cocktail classes - it’s SO good. (And how about that packaging?!)

12/03/2018

Join us on Wednesday, December 5th for an evening of candle making and cocktail mixing at Cookshop. There's still a few tickets left, so come get cozy and crafty with us!

Join us for an evening of candle making and cocktail mixing at Cookshop. Learn about the different types of wax and fragrance oils, heating temperatures, when to add fragrance and how much, when to pour and how to prepare your candle vessels (holders). Fall cocktail instruction by Merit Badge follo

11/27/2018

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! ✨🍹🍸🥃✨

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.

11/21/2018

Ben and Anna's wedding was one for the books.

Katy Weaver took the photos, Tournant catered the food, and we made the drinks! And the reception took place at a gorgeous residence overlooking the city.

It was such a memorable night, and we loved being a part of it. We cannot get over how beautifully it all came together.

https://katyweaverblog.com/2018/09/05/intimate-portland-wedding-at-the-hoyt-arboretum/

11/10/2018

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. 💙