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The Pep Stepper

by Amy Judge, from Luna Rooftop Bar in Portland

Feature Image by Josh Berry
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Amy Judge

How long have you been bartending? Over 20 years

Cocktail challenge: The Pep Stepper

What inspired your creation? That’s easy. I love coffee.

What is your favorite part about working in the Portland F&B scene? I love how many new people I get to meet. There are so many people that come here from around the world. Plus, I get to look out at the best view in the city every day.

What is the weirdest drink someone has ordered? I worked at a bar down south where Brandy Old Fashioned made with Sour Soda was very popular; it is so gross!

 

Recipe from our Luna Rooftop Bar Cocktail Contest

Print Recipe

Makes

1 drink

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 1 ounce Ancho Reyes
  • ¼ ounce Cynar
  • 5 ounces cold brew coffee
  • 1 dash molé bitters
  • ½ ounce vanilla brown sugar simple syrup

Vanilla Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup boiled water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Cocktail

  • Shake all ingredients together over ice, strain, and pour over ice in a Collins glass.

Vanilla Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

  • Stir all ingredients together until melted.

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