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Our Craftsman Cocktail, the “Quarter Sawn Oak” is a variation on a classic Whiskey Smash, a fruity drink similar to a Mint Julep. One of the first written accounts of a Whiskey Smash was in Harry Johnson’s 1888 “New and Improved Bartending Manual or How to Mix Drinks in the Present Style.” Johnson’s Old Style Whiskey Smash is a blend of sugar, water, mint, “small pieces” of ice and one “wineglass” of whiskey (about 2 oz.). He added that to a glass with “fruits in season,” gave it a mix and served it with a julep strainer.

Selecting an oak barreled bourbon as the base spirit, gives this otherwise fruity drink a rich toffee-caramel flavor with oaky vanilla notes. It’s a fun nod to Gustav Stickley’s signature choice of raw material, the American white oak. In the July 1909 issue of The Craftsman, Stickley wrote that the American white oak “possesses not only strength of fiber and beauty of color and markings, but great durability, as its sturdiness and the hardness of its texture enable it to withstand almost any amount of wear.” As we reflect on a difficult year, we recognize that we were able to withstand its wear and tear thanks to the strength of your continued and steadfast support. Thank you!

INGREDIENTS
2 parts Jim Beam® Double Oak or similar Oak Barreled Bourbon
Half of 1 Lemon
1 tablespoon Sugar, Granulated
7-8 leaves Mint, Fresh
1 cup Ice, Crushed

INSTRUCTIONS
Place the mint, lemon, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle together until the sugar has dissolved and the lemon has expressed its juices. Add the whiskey, cover, and shake for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to an Old Fashioned glass. Top with crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Kristen McCauley is the Senior Manager of Education and Interpretation at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. She is not a professional bartender, only a recreational one. Please drink responsibly!

Harry Johnson’s 1888 “New and Improved Bartending Manual or How to Mix Drinks in the Present Style.”
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"OUR NATIVE WOODS AND THE CRAFTSMAN METHOD OF FINISHING THEM," The craftsman Vol. XVI, Number 4 July 1909:
search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AAIJODGKJJS62687/pages/A3LHHLUOVMLZ6T8L

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