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Fall cocktails are on the menu at Batson River Brewing & Distilling

Bar manager Ali Koppel uses syrups with fall flavors to bring the season to their drinks

PORTLAND, Maine — We visited the Portland location of Batson River Brewing & Distilling where they have rolled out a new Fall cocktail menu featuring flavors of the season. Bar Manager Ali Koppel demonstrates how to prepare two of their featured cocktails, which you can try at home.

Fall G n' T

  • 2 oz Batson River Riparian Gin (or your gin of choice)
  • .75 oz Thyme Syrup
  • .5 oz Lemon Juice
  • Top off with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic (or tonic of your choice)

To prepare the Thyme Syrup:

Thyme Syrup

  • 1 cup of Refined Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 bunch of Fresh Thyme
  • Mix sugar and water together. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the bunch of thyme and allow to infuse for 15-20 minutes. Strain, cool, and serve. Can be kept refrigerated up to two weeks.

Apple Cider Mule

  • 1.5 oz Batson River Clockwork Vodka (or vodka of your choice)
  • 2 oz Apple Cider Syrup
  • .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 dropper St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram (available at local liquor or grocery)
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters (available at local liquor or grocery)

Apple Cider Syrup

Reduce a gallon of Apple Cider for 1-2 hours. Once reduced, it should be about 2 quarts. Add a quart of refined sugar to the cider. Stir until dissolved. Let cool, and serve. Can be kept refrigerated up to two weeks.

Batson River Brewing & Distilling has two locations in Kennebunk and Portland and plans to open a third location in 2022 in Biddeford. To learn more, visit batsonriver.com.

Batson River spirits can be found here.

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