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SPONSORED CONTENT 23rd ing Day - Friday, Nov. th No y Bu l na io at rn Inte Rock & Rye All Night 9th Year! CRATER LAKE ROCK & RYE, THE LATEST RELEASE FROM BEND-BASED CRATER LAKE SPIRITS, IS A THROWBACK TO THE HEYDAY OF AMERICAN COCKTAILS. Closed Bicycle Friday t friends, cle Friday while riding to visi Thanksgiving! Enjoy Bicy st shop? Buy Mu n. dow s rain We’re closed Friday after e shin sun soak in whichever type of to coffee, lunch, or just to it the impulse buying! e to reduce stress and to lim ther ng biki r side locally. Con $100 Gift Cert. – Only $79 thru Nov. 30! R ock & Rye was one of the most popular drinks of the 19th century and a staple in every bar and saloon. The drink predates even the earliest cock- tail guides, so no one can say who made the first Rock & Rye cocktail. Early versions were simply rye whiskey served over a chunk of rock candy or mixed with rock candy syrup — hence the “rock” in rock & rye. (Conditions apply) 2705 Willamette St • 541.484.5410 Mon.–Fri. 11–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 12–5 Before long, bartenders were customizing the Rock & Rye in all sorts of ways with additional flavors such as citrus, dried fruit, ginger, spices, etc. The cock- tail’s popularity continued to grow into the early 20 th century and was a staple of any well-rounded bar menu of the time. After Prohibition you could still find a good Rock & Rye but as bourbon supplanted rye as the preferred Amer- ican whiskey, the Rock & Rye lost its place at the bar to its more highbrow cousins, the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan. Despite, or maybe because of, the fact that many Rock & Rye brands continued to be sold during Prohibition as “medicinal preparations” the drink eventually became thought of as a toddy your grandmother made to treat a sore throat or cold. With the rise of vodka during the 50s and 60s the Rock & Rye completely slipped from most back bars and was all but lost to cocktail culture. Fast forward to today and the craft spirits revo- lution. Classic cocktails are everywhere, as are seemingly unlimited new drink creations. Crater Lake Spirits, already known for producing distilled spirits with deep historical roots, pulls from the many original Rock & Rye recipes to create a contemporary version of the classic drink. The Crater Lake Rock & Rye combines their rye whiskey with rock candy, dark cherries, bloody orange and bitters. The result is a cocktail that could have easily been or- dered at any pre-Prohibition bar. Crater Lake’s modern reboot can be enjoyed right out of the bottle, over ice or maybe with a splash of soda water. The Rock & Rye is a tasty, uncomplicated drink that is full of history and equally at home in the local corner bar, around the campfire or on the tailgate. With this in mind, Crater Lake offers their Rock & Rye in both 750ml bottles and lightweight, unbreakable plastic flasks. Improving the lives of cats and dogs Shop Local for all your Furry Friends this holiday season H, EUGE E. 11T N 30 41) 302-304 E 5 (5 TWO FLOORS OF ENTERTAINMENT 2 Shops of Beautiful Living A delightful experience of all your favorite things! • All-Clad & LeCreuset cookware • UGG lounge & sleepwear • Exquisite fragrances • Handbags & jewelry • Coobie bras & tanks • Wüsthof cutlery • Cooking classes McKenzie H oney Farm • Candles & more! P epperberries Tools for the Cook. 2536 & 2538 Willakenzie Rd (Across from Sheldon High School) • COOKING CLASSES • CUCINA • LOLLIA www.eugeneweekly.com • THYMES • VERA BRADLEY • COOBIE • PETUNIA PICKLEBOTTOM. HOUSE OF BALSAMIC • TYLER CANDLES • ALL-CLAD • UGG • WÜSTHOF • LECREUSET • BAGGALLINI • HOBO •• Holistic Food Healthy Treats Supplements Herbal Remedies Entertaining Toys Knowledgeable Staff Locally owned for over 14 years by holistic veterinarian Dr. Doreen Hock 2777 Friendly Street Eugene 532 OLIVE STREET 8 8 N O R T H JA C K S O N S T R E E T Open 7 Days A Week Eugene Weekly’s GIFT GUIDE 2018 11
