Inspired Partnerships 2023

First Avenue Coffee 

“Blackberry Maple Shakerato”

Inspired by Toni Jensen

This blackberry maple shaken espresso drink highlights blackberry and maple, giving the drink an equal balance of sweet and sour. The drink will be shaken in the end to give it a smooth and silky texture.

1011 W 1st Ave Suite B, Spokane WA

Emma Rue's

"The Ham Council"
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Sip on a beverage that gives a nod to Spokane's more suspect past during the Great Fire of 1889. Named after the notorious city council of the time, several of whom absconded with relief supplies for personal benefit, The "Ham Council" has a smooth, citrus taste that finished with smoky and spicy notes from the Fire bitters and toasted sage.
Orange Cinnamon tea infused Rye, Dry Curacao, Lemon, Fire Bitters, Laphroig, and toasted sage

 

17 S Howard St, Spokane, WA

The Gilded Unicorn

“This Tastes Blue!”

Inspired by Chelsea Martin

This elevated take on a cheap, nostalgic classic combines a blue syrup made from Baja Blast with nectarine vodka, coconut rum, and sparkling wine. Topped with an orange garnish that the consumer will squeeze into the drink before enjoying, this drink is sure to conjure memories of your youth.

110 South N Monroe St, Spokane, WA

Ruins

“Fire & Brimstone” 

Inspired by Leah Sottile

This end-times inspired cocktail features Tequila, Mezcal, lime, pomegranate, Amargo de Chile, egg white, and chile powder.

225 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA

Française

“Home in my Dreams”

Inspired by Vanessa A. Bee

This hot beverage is made with bourbon, honey, and French lavender florals. It’s a unique blend of English hot drinks and American bourbon. It’s sure to sooth body and soul with the familiar scent of lavender and calming properties of honey.  

928 S Perry St, Spokane, WA

de España

"Southern Gothic Negroni"

Inspired by Gabrielle Bates

This play on the classic negroni cocktail mixes apple brandy, an aromatic and herbal rose vermouth, and bitter Campari, to generate a rich, earthy, feminine drink that is both dark and complex. It is served on a large cube with a rosebud garnish.

909 W 1st Ave B, Spokane, WA

Hunt

“Ruin & Noise” 

Inspired by Kate Lebo & Lisa Wells

This cocktail inspired by writers Kate Lebo and Lisa Wells features apple brandy, lemon juice, Gentian liqueur, Amaro Chaparral, and housemade medicinal bitters.

225 W Riverside Ave STE C, Spokane, WA

Baba

"Grapple with Thyme"

Inspired by Laura Read

This Gentian Amaro cocktail is combined with thyme-infused apple juice and bubbly apple cider which add a celebratory, playful feel to this drink. Non-alcoholic available.

1242 West Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA

Baba

"The Last Pisco Sour"

Inspired by Ada Limón

This traditional Pisco Sour is made with lemon juice. Baba’s house-made orange bitters add complexity and the addition of dried rose bud and sprinkled nutmeg add a bit of cozy.

1242 West Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA

 

Baba

"Atlantic City Promise"

Inspired by Jane Wong

This mango infused vermouth is paired with Aperol for bitterness and topped with Dragon fruit soda for youthfulness.

1242 West Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA