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Think of the Flannel Shirt cocktail as the new Manhattan for the "Lodge Set". It is sophisticated, rich and nuanced, yet with a taste that is down to earth. This masterful blend of ingredients
was created for a Highland Park event by Portland's "2011 Rising Star Mixologist", Jeffrey Morgenthaler. This drink is meant not only to showcase their scotch, but reflect the character of the Pacific Northwest, definitely more flannel shirt than tuxedo. The key to its tastiness is in the use of fresh-pressed local apple cider paired not only with scotch but with the slight bitterness of Averno amaro and the spiciness of St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram.
Hailing originally from Eugene, this University of Oregon grad has worked in every type of bar imaginable from taverns, neighborhood dives and VFW Halls, to upscale night clubs and establishments of fine dining. Morgenthaler now runs the bar program at bistro Clyde Common in Portland.
While Jeffrey loves to experiment with various techniques and was credited in the media for revival of the barrel aged cocktail, he feels the most creative when under constraints. He likes to strip things down to their essence and generally keep it simple.
Interested in the culinary arts, Jeffery cooks to relax in his free time, which must be scarce given his devotion to his career. He is a judge for the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a founding member of the Oregonian Bartenders Guild. He pens frequent personal musing on his blog: www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/. This doesn't include the many contributing articles, reprints of his recipes, interviews, recognitions and awards....Whew! Thanks for taking the time to share one of your creations with us.
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