I'm the 2017 Bite of Oregon Iron Mixologist Champion. I also do a regular mixology segment on KATU's Afternoon Live in Portland, as well as mixology TV segments around the country.
I also offer craft cocktail consulting services for bars and restaurants. I have designed signature cocktails and cocktail menus for numerous Oregon and Washington establishments and distilleries, including Kainos, Stanford's, Clean, The Baldwin Saloon, Wilderton, Culture, Blitz, The Hammond, Portland Seafood Company, Labrewatory, Bruno's Cavern, Avid Ciderhouse, Zaatar, Kafiex Coffee Roasters, and more. Contact me at jon@jondavidson.com for rates and availability.
"Jon's ability to pull from his world experiences (he's been to more countries than I have states) makes him a truly versatile bartender and culinary expert. He has helped us grow our recipe pages in ways we simply had not thought to try."
--Dan McLaughlin
Owner/Founder, Portland Syrups
"We love working with Jon. He puts at least as much much thought, creativity, and enthusiasm into coming up with a perfect cocktail as we do into the spirit he's working with."
--Sebastian Degens
Owner/Founder, Stone Barn Brandyworks
“I’ve had many drinks in my lifetime prepared by bartenders, friends, etc. but what makes Jon so unique is his ability to truly make a holistic creative experience with every cocktail. His ability to pull things together in a way that you would never think and his ability to take the expected and add an unexpected delightful twist is second to none. Jon’s drink names are fun too! He is a true cocktail architect."
--Tra'Renee Chambers
Emmy Award-Winning Television and Radio Personality
"Jon Davidson is a name synonymous with the word mixologist. Jon takes his passion for life and adventure and puts that directly into the cocktails that he crafts. With these concoctions, he consistently celebrates local products and makers. The result is always delicious."
-Jennifer Kadell
Director of Operations, Bull Run Distillery
"Refreshing and unique, Jon’s creations are bold and creative. He ensures that by locally sourcing quality ingredients. His spin on the classic cocktail brings back to life past treasures. Cheers!"
-Jennifer LaBarr Hogan
Bar Manager, Stanford's
"Jon has an amazing mental repository of flavor profiles and classic cocktails that he utilizes in creating very unique drinks that showcase any aspect of a chosen spirit, message or even mood. Jon's extensive travels and experiences with cultures around the world give him a unique perspective that he is able to draw upon and impart into a signature cocktail."
--Ben Jeans
Owner/Founder, Stillweather Spirits
Check out some of my past mixology TV segments below!
I also offer craft cocktail consulting services for bars and restaurants. I have designed signature cocktails and cocktail menus for numerous Oregon and Washington establishments and distilleries, including Kainos, Stanford's, Clean, The Baldwin Saloon, Wilderton, Culture, Blitz, The Hammond, Portland Seafood Company, Labrewatory, Bruno's Cavern, Avid Ciderhouse, Zaatar, Kafiex Coffee Roasters, and more. Contact me at jon@jondavidson.com for rates and availability.
"Jon's ability to pull from his world experiences (he's been to more countries than I have states) makes him a truly versatile bartender and culinary expert. He has helped us grow our recipe pages in ways we simply had not thought to try."
--Dan McLaughlin
Owner/Founder, Portland Syrups
"We love working with Jon. He puts at least as much much thought, creativity, and enthusiasm into coming up with a perfect cocktail as we do into the spirit he's working with."
--Sebastian Degens
Owner/Founder, Stone Barn Brandyworks
“I’ve had many drinks in my lifetime prepared by bartenders, friends, etc. but what makes Jon so unique is his ability to truly make a holistic creative experience with every cocktail. His ability to pull things together in a way that you would never think and his ability to take the expected and add an unexpected delightful twist is second to none. Jon’s drink names are fun too! He is a true cocktail architect."
--Tra'Renee Chambers
Emmy Award-Winning Television and Radio Personality
"Jon Davidson is a name synonymous with the word mixologist. Jon takes his passion for life and adventure and puts that directly into the cocktails that he crafts. With these concoctions, he consistently celebrates local products and makers. The result is always delicious."
-Jennifer Kadell
Director of Operations, Bull Run Distillery
"Refreshing and unique, Jon’s creations are bold and creative. He ensures that by locally sourcing quality ingredients. His spin on the classic cocktail brings back to life past treasures. Cheers!"
-Jennifer LaBarr Hogan
Bar Manager, Stanford's
"Jon has an amazing mental repository of flavor profiles and classic cocktails that he utilizes in creating very unique drinks that showcase any aspect of a chosen spirit, message or even mood. Jon's extensive travels and experiences with cultures around the world give him a unique perspective that he is able to draw upon and impart into a signature cocktail."
--Ben Jeans
Owner/Founder, Stillweather Spirits
Check out some of my past mixology TV segments below!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY COCKTAILS!
Whether you're Irish or nah, it would be a jig mistake not to get your paddy started with my three latest and greenest cocktails, as seen on KATU's Afternoon Live!
On a side note, the ever-amazing Kara Mack deserves an Emmy for taking me and my face (somewhat) seriously instead of just Dublin over with laughter.
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/st-patricks-day-cocktails-03-13-2023#
On a side note, the ever-amazing Kara Mack deserves an Emmy for taking me and my face (somewhat) seriously instead of just Dublin over with laughter.
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/st-patricks-day-cocktails-03-13-2023#
CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS, AS SEEN ON KATU!
Ho-ho-here's what you're drinking this Christmas.
Try a Nog Nog, Who's There, a Baby It's Chile Outside, or a Figgy Pudding (pictured here)!
Grab all the recipes and the laughs on my latest mixology segment on KATU's Afternoon Live! Click here: https://katu.com/amp/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/holiday-cocktails-with-jon-davidson
Merry Christmas, errryone!
Try a Nog Nog, Who's There, a Baby It's Chile Outside, or a Figgy Pudding (pictured here)!
Grab all the recipes and the laughs on my latest mixology segment on KATU's Afternoon Live! Click here: https://katu.com/amp/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/holiday-cocktails-with-jon-davidson
Merry Christmas, errryone!
HALLOWEEN AND DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS COCKTAILS!
Halloween and Día de los Muertos may have come and gone, but my cocktail recipes live on.
Check out my latest libations, including the Muertini, my take on Pan de Muerto in liquid, boozy form!
Click here to watch my most recent mixology segment on Portland's KATU!
Check out my latest libations, including the Muertini, my take on Pan de Muerto in liquid, boozy form!
Click here to watch my most recent mixology segment on Portland's KATU!
LABOR DAY WINE COCKTAILS.
This Labor Day, here's what to do in three easy steps.
1. Head to the nearest patio.
2. Craft yourself one of my latest wine cocktails, as seen on KATU.
3. Enjoy, obviously.
Check out my latest Afternoon Live segment and all the recipes, including the Zinfandill. Click here!
1. Head to the nearest patio.
2. Craft yourself one of my latest wine cocktails, as seen on KATU.
3. Enjoy, obviously.
Check out my latest Afternoon Live segment and all the recipes, including the Zinfandill. Click here!
NATIonal Daiquiri day.
Happy National Daiquiri Day.
This classic cocktail can be so much more than that sickeningly sweet strawberry slushy you had at Applebee's
Watch my latest mixology segment on KATU, then go create one (or all three) of my daiquiri recipes at home to celebrate this iconic, versatile cocktail.
This classic cocktail can be so much more than that sickeningly sweet strawberry slushy you had at Applebee's
Watch my latest mixology segment on KATU, then go create one (or all three) of my daiquiri recipes at home to celebrate this iconic, versatile cocktail.
MEMORIAL DAY DRINKS.
Memorial Day isn't about grilling, beers, or patio parties.
It's about something far more important: remembering this country's fallen heroes. These brave men and women are awarded the Purple Heart, a medal bestowed on the most heroic of individuals, those injured or killed in the line of duty.
My humble attempt to honor these noble men and women comes in cocktail form: The Purple Heart, an aquavit/purple cabbage/Thai basil/lemon libation.
Raise a glass to those who gave their lives for these United States. Grab the recipe as well as two other Memorial Day drinks, by yours truly, from my latest cocktail segment on KATU's Afternoon Live!
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/memorial-day-drinks
It's about something far more important: remembering this country's fallen heroes. These brave men and women are awarded the Purple Heart, a medal bestowed on the most heroic of individuals, those injured or killed in the line of duty.
My humble attempt to honor these noble men and women comes in cocktail form: The Purple Heart, an aquavit/purple cabbage/Thai basil/lemon libation.
Raise a glass to those who gave their lives for these United States. Grab the recipe as well as two other Memorial Day drinks, by yours truly, from my latest cocktail segment on KATU's Afternoon Live!
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/memorial-day-drinks
HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS!
This Halloween, there's no reason for your tastebuds to be afraid.
I've come up with three new spooky cocktails: The Silver Pumpkin, Ir-Reese-Istable, and The Ghoulevardier. Click here to watch me debut them on KATU's Afternoon Live.
No tricks. All treats. I promise.
I've come up with three new spooky cocktails: The Silver Pumpkin, Ir-Reese-Istable, and The Ghoulevardier. Click here to watch me debut them on KATU's Afternoon Live.
No tricks. All treats. I promise.
FALL COCKTAILS!
No doubt about it: Fall is officially here.
Cardigans. Pumpkin spice lattes. Pesky frost on your car windshield when you're running late.
It ain't Mai Tai season anymore, folks. I've got you covered with three new spice-forward autumn libations.
Catch my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU, then go make yourself a Fall from Grapes, an Apple-ly Ever After, or a Cold Fashioned!
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/fall-cocktails-10-11-2021
Cardigans. Pumpkin spice lattes. Pesky frost on your car windshield when you're running late.
It ain't Mai Tai season anymore, folks. I've got you covered with three new spice-forward autumn libations.
Catch my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU, then go make yourself a Fall from Grapes, an Apple-ly Ever After, or a Cold Fashioned!
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/fall-cocktails-10-11-2021
LABOR DAY LIBATIONS!
Are you one of those individuals who actually has to work on Labor Day?
I've got you covered.
Chances are, you'll need a non-alcoholic beverage in your hand tomorrow. One that gives you a little pick-me-up, as well.
I give you the Lunch Break.
Grab the recipe for this cold brew/hibiscus/annatto/cinnamon libation and more from my latest @afternoonlivek2 segment on KATU.
I've got you covered.
Chances are, you'll need a non-alcoholic beverage in your hand tomorrow. One that gives you a little pick-me-up, as well.
I give you the Lunch Break.
Grab the recipe for this cold brew/hibiscus/annatto/cinnamon libation and more from my latest @afternoonlivek2 segment on KATU.
PEACH MONTH!
Peach Month ain't over just yet.
There's still time for you to watch my latest KATU mixology segment, then craft a sweet and fiery Peaches & Scream.
🔥🍑PEACHES AND SCREAM🍑🔥
1.5 oz Marcotte Distilling Sweet Peach Whiskey
1 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur
1 oz Marcotte Reece's French Vanilla Sweet Cream
1 oz half & half
.25 oz Silagy Sauce Smokin' Habanero Sauce
Jacobsen Salt Co. Habanero Salt
Rim a coupe glass with habanero salt. Shake and strain remaining ingredients into glass. Garnish with a peach slice.
There's still time for you to watch my latest KATU mixology segment, then craft a sweet and fiery Peaches & Scream.
🔥🍑PEACHES AND SCREAM🍑🔥
1.5 oz Marcotte Distilling Sweet Peach Whiskey
1 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur
1 oz Marcotte Reece's French Vanilla Sweet Cream
1 oz half & half
.25 oz Silagy Sauce Smokin' Habanero Sauce
Jacobsen Salt Co. Habanero Salt
Rim a coupe glass with habanero salt. Shake and strain remaining ingredients into glass. Garnish with a peach slice.
FIREWORKS IN YOUR MOUTH.
This 4th of July, set off some fireworks in your mouth with my Pop Rocks-infused Red, White and Blueberry. Or, try an Olive The USA or a Liber-tea!
Catch some laughs and all my latest Independence Day recipes on KATU's Afternoon Live!
Catch some laughs and all my latest Independence Day recipes on KATU's Afternoon Live!
DAD'S DAY DRINKS!
This Father's Day, show your dad he's worth more than a tasteless gift card or a tasteless Bud Light.
Treat him to one of my latest Dad's Day drinks.
Check out my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live, then whip him up a Daddy Does Good, a perfect patio sipper made of ingredients from companies that give their profits to charity.
Treat him to one of my latest Dad's Day drinks.
Check out my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live, then whip him up a Daddy Does Good, a perfect patio sipper made of ingredients from companies that give their profits to charity.
CINCO DE DRINKO!
Happy Cinco de Mayo from sunny Puerto Vallarta!
As you may know, they don't actually celebrate this holiday here. Don't let that stop you.
Check out my three latest libations, crafted by yours truly, on my latest KATU segment, including El Vaquero, Guac Your Socks Off, and Gingko de Mayo. Click here to watch the segment!
As you may know, they don't actually celebrate this holiday here. Don't let that stop you.
Check out my three latest libations, crafted by yours truly, on my latest KATU segment, including El Vaquero, Guac Your Socks Off, and Gingko de Mayo. Click here to watch the segment!
HAPPY NATIONAL BEER DAY!
Happy National Beer Day!
On this day in 1933, FDR signed into law the bill that would repeal Prohibition. As he signed, he remarked, "I think this would be a good time for a beer."
I would venture a guess that had he been given the option, he would've opted for one of my tasty beer cocktails, instead.
Check out my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live right here!
On this day in 1933, FDR signed into law the bill that would repeal Prohibition. As he signed, he remarked, "I think this would be a good time for a beer."
I would venture a guess that had he been given the option, he would've opted for one of my tasty beer cocktails, instead.
Check out my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live right here!
SPRING COCKTAILS!
Spring has sprung!
Portland's weather may not have gotten the memo just yet, but that doesn't mean you need to wait another rainy minute to indulge in some scrumptious spring cocktails.
Check out my three latest libations on KATU's Afternoon Live by clicking here! Then, go treat yourself to a Springapore Sling, a Spring Forward Fall Back, or even a Spring Chicken, which features (you guessed it) egg whites, vegan chicken salt, and Tofurky Chik'n.
Portland's weather may not have gotten the memo just yet, but that doesn't mean you need to wait another rainy minute to indulge in some scrumptious spring cocktails.
Check out my three latest libations on KATU's Afternoon Live by clicking here! Then, go treat yourself to a Springapore Sling, a Spring Forward Fall Back, or even a Spring Chicken, which features (you guessed it) egg whites, vegan chicken salt, and Tofurky Chik'n.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE.
Don't let that winter gloom get you down.
Spice up your life with my latest cócteles picosos, as seen on KATU's Afternoon Live! Watch me talk about my latest adventures in México, craft some libations, and even light things on fire.
Then, try a Pera Picante or a Mezcanela. They're 100% guaranteed to help fight Seasonal Affective Disorder for at least a few minutes.
Click here to watch the segment!
Spice up your life with my latest cócteles picosos, as seen on KATU's Afternoon Live! Watch me talk about my latest adventures in México, craft some libations, and even light things on fire.
Then, try a Pera Picante or a Mezcanela. They're 100% guaranteed to help fight Seasonal Affective Disorder for at least a few minutes.
Click here to watch the segment!
HO HO HORCHATA!
It's Christmas Eve.
Give your tastebuds the gift they deserve: one of my three brand-new holiday cocktails.
Try a Ho Ho Horchata, a Mintmosa, or a Nuts Over Navidad. Better yet, collect all three!
Watch my latest segment with the incredible Kara Mack on KATU's Afternoon Live by clicking here.
Give your tastebuds the gift they deserve: one of my three brand-new holiday cocktails.
Try a Ho Ho Horchata, a Mintmosa, or a Nuts Over Navidad. Better yet, collect all three!
Watch my latest segment with the incredible Kara Mack on KATU's Afternoon Live by clicking here.
LET FREEDOM DRINK.
Vote, if you haven't already.
Then, prepare to celebrate or drown your sorrows with one of my Election Day cocktails, as seen on KATU, and let freedom drink.
Make sure you leave out the bleach in The Trumpkin, though. I was only kidding.
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/election-day-cocktails
Then, prepare to celebrate or drown your sorrows with one of my Election Day cocktails, as seen on KATU, and let freedom drink.
Make sure you leave out the bleach in The Trumpkin, though. I was only kidding.
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/election-day-cocktails
HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS!
No tricks. All treats.
Give your taste buds the Halloween cocktails they deserve, courtesy of yours truly.
Try a Resting Witch Face, a Bitter Pumpkin, or even a Ghostess With The Mostest.
Watch my latest mixology segment on KATU!
Give your taste buds the Halloween cocktails they deserve, courtesy of yours truly.
Try a Resting Witch Face, a Bitter Pumpkin, or even a Ghostess With The Mostest.
Watch my latest mixology segment on KATU!
YOU'LL FALL FOR THESE COCKTAILS.
Now that fall is finally here, it's time to drink accordingly.
Watch me debut my latest seasonal creations on KATU's Afternoon Live, including Comfort Food, a savory, sumptuous cup of adult tomato basil soup, complete with a mini grilled cheese garnish.
Also, if you enjoy watching me make cocktails but don't like hearing me talk, this could be the episode for you. Technical difficulties rendered me silent for the first minute or so. You're welcome.
Check out what you should be drinking this autumn right here.
Watch me debut my latest seasonal creations on KATU's Afternoon Live, including Comfort Food, a savory, sumptuous cup of adult tomato basil soup, complete with a mini grilled cheese garnish.
Also, if you enjoy watching me make cocktails but don't like hearing me talk, this could be the episode for you. Technical difficulties rendered me silent for the first minute or so. You're welcome.
Check out what you should be drinking this autumn right here.
'MERICA DAY COCKTAILS.
Want to know what you should be drinking for 'Merica Day?
Watch my 4th of July cocktails segment on Portland's KATU, then go make yourself a Stars & Stripes, a Melting Pot, or an America the Bluetiful.
They're guaranteed to taste like freedom, or your money back.
Watch the segment in its entirety at KATU.com!
Watch my 4th of July cocktails segment on Portland's KATU, then go make yourself a Stars & Stripes, a Melting Pot, or an America the Bluetiful.
They're guaranteed to taste like freedom, or your money back.
Watch the segment in its entirety at KATU.com!
DAD's DAY DRINKS.
This Father's Day, don't let your dad languish through a lackluster libation.
Treat him to a Father of All Floats, a Daddylion, or a Not Your Father's Godfather, courtesy of this faux pa.
Dad doesn't drink? There's even a mocktail version of the Godfather.
Check out my Dad's Day Drinks segment, from my living room to yours, on KATU!
Treat him to a Father of All Floats, a Daddylion, or a Not Your Father's Godfather, courtesy of this faux pa.
Dad doesn't drink? There's even a mocktail version of the Godfather.
Check out my Dad's Day Drinks segment, from my living room to yours, on KATU!
DRINK TO REMEMBER.
Tomorrow is Memorial Day.
Raise a glass in honor and memory of those who have nobly given their lives for this country.
Fill that glass with one of my three latest KATU libations, each of which evokes flavors from the locations of three of the most important, most costly battles in our nation's history.
Watch the segment here!
Raise a glass in honor and memory of those who have nobly given their lives for this country.
Fill that glass with one of my three latest KATU libations, each of which evokes flavors from the locations of three of the most important, most costly battles in our nation's history.
Watch the segment here!
IMMUNITY-BOOSTING COCKTAILS!
One of the best ways to protect against COVID, or any infectious disease, is to keep your immune system strong.
Enter my immunity-boosting cocktails, as seen on KATU.
I won't go so far as to tell you that the booze in these beverages will boost your immunity, but all the superfoods I’ve crammed into them definitely will!
Garlic. Broccoli. Papaya. Kumquat. Green tea. Guajillo. Even some Emergen-C. Also, all three of these recipes can easily be made as non-alcoholic mocktails!
Check out my latest segment on Afternoon Live, straight from my kitchen, and all the recipes, by clicking here!
Enter my immunity-boosting cocktails, as seen on KATU.
I won't go so far as to tell you that the booze in these beverages will boost your immunity, but all the superfoods I’ve crammed into them definitely will!
Garlic. Broccoli. Papaya. Kumquat. Green tea. Guajillo. Even some Emergen-C. Also, all three of these recipes can easily be made as non-alcoholic mocktails!
Check out my latest segment on Afternoon Live, straight from my kitchen, and all the recipes, by clicking here!
CINCO DE MAYO COCKTAILS!
I mustache you to click here and watch my Cinco de Mayo cocktails segment on KATU.
Maybe even try making a Jalapeño Beesness for yourself.
Do it today! Don't shave it for later.
Maybe even try making a Jalapeño Beesness for yourself.
Do it today! Don't shave it for later.
COCKTAILS ARE THE NEW FLOWERS.
Anyone can buy their Valentine flowers. Snore.
Instead, craft them a cocktail they won't forget.
Watch Tra'Renee and I shake it at the same time, and check out my newest recipes, including the Berry White, in my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live!
Instead, craft them a cocktail they won't forget.
Watch Tra'Renee and I shake it at the same time, and check out my newest recipes, including the Berry White, in my latest segment on KATU's Afternoon Live!
ZERO PROOF.
Go figure.
My very first mocktails segment on KATU's Afternoon Live found me stumbling over my words, and saw drinks getting spilled everywhere, all without a single drop of booze involved.
I swear there was no flask in the green room.
Either way, craft mocktails are all the rage. So whether you don't drink, you're doing Dry January, or you got pregnant on Christmas, watch all the fun with the ever-amazing Kara Mack, and check out my three tasty zero-proof libations.
My very first mocktails segment on KATU's Afternoon Live found me stumbling over my words, and saw drinks getting spilled everywhere, all without a single drop of booze involved.
I swear there was no flask in the green room.
Either way, craft mocktails are all the rage. So whether you don't drink, you're doing Dry January, or you got pregnant on Christmas, watch all the fun with the ever-amazing Kara Mack, and check out my three tasty zero-proof libations.
CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS.
It's Christmas Eve. Are you rushing around, trying to pull together that last-minute Christmas cocktail recipe?
Don't. Use mine instead.
Check out yesterday's Christmas cocktail segment on KATU with the one and only Tra'Renee, featuring Home Fir The Holidays, Ooo, Mami, It's Christmas, and This Wine Is Hot!
Don't. Use mine instead.
Check out yesterday's Christmas cocktail segment on KATU with the one and only Tra'Renee, featuring Home Fir The Holidays, Ooo, Mami, It's Christmas, and This Wine Is Hot!
GHOULISHLY GOOD COCKTAILS.
Halloween may have come and gone, but don't be scared.
It's not too late to try my latest ghoulishly good cocktails, as seen on KATU.
Watch my latest craft cocktail segment by clicking HERE.
Woopie!
It's not too late to try my latest ghoulishly good cocktails, as seen on KATU.
Watch my latest craft cocktail segment by clicking HERE.
Woopie!
SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
Earlier this summer, I spent a month and a half in Guadalajara, Mexico. I was blown away by the culinary and cocktail scenes, and I thought I'd bring back a few of their flavors and infuse them into my own creations.
My Pearto Vallarta, Volcán de Tequila, and Holé Molé are pretty darn tasty. Plus, I rock a sombrero, if I do say so myself. Watch my South of the Border Summer Cocktails segment on Portland's KATU!
My Pearto Vallarta, Volcán de Tequila, and Holé Molé are pretty darn tasty. Plus, I rock a sombrero, if I do say so myself. Watch my South of the Border Summer Cocktails segment on Portland's KATU!
A DAY TO REMEMBER CLASSIC COCKTAILS.
Memorial Day is all about remembering. So, this holiday weekend, I'd like to help you remember a few classic summer cocktails, including my take on an old fashioned, a clover club, and a gin & tonic.
Watch me throw in ingredients like hazy IPA, a flamed orange peel, bitter artichoke liqueur, egg whites, and more on my latest KATU segment with Tra'Renee from a few days ago!
Also, peep my sweet 'Merica onesie.
Watch me throw in ingredients like hazy IPA, a flamed orange peel, bitter artichoke liqueur, egg whites, and more on my latest KATU segment with Tra'Renee from a few days ago!
Also, peep my sweet 'Merica onesie.
CINCO DE DRINKO.
It's Quatro de Mayo. Do you know what you're drinking for Cinco yet?
Don't say a Corona. You're better than that. How about a Mexican Mimosa, a Serrano Kiwi Arugularita, or a Quince-iñera?
Buena respuesta.
Watch my latest segment on Portland's KATU here!
Don't say a Corona. You're better than that. How about a Mexican Mimosa, a Serrano Kiwi Arugularita, or a Quince-iñera?
Buena respuesta.
Watch my latest segment on Portland's KATU here!
EASTER COCKTAILS.
Easter has come and gone, but you can still watch me pour a Honey Bunny into the body of a savagely decapitated chocolate rabbit. If you're a chocolate animal rights activist, though, you should probably look away.
I hop you enjoy three of my newest cocktails (and my bunny ears) on my latest Afternoon Live segment on KATU!
I hop you enjoy three of my newest cocktails (and my bunny ears) on my latest Afternoon Live segment on KATU!
TAKE YOUR TASTEBUDS SOMEWHERE TROPICAL.
Spring Break isn't over yet. It's not too late to take your taste buds somewhere tropical with one of my three latest cocktails, as seen on KATU's Afternoon Live.
Try a watermelon-infused South Padre Sangria, a Pickled Strawberry Margarita, or a sweet and spicy A Little Paloma Gose Berry Long Way!
Click here to check out the segment, if only to peep my sweet shades and too-tight shirt.
Try a watermelon-infused South Padre Sangria, a Pickled Strawberry Margarita, or a sweet and spicy A Little Paloma Gose Berry Long Way!
Click here to check out the segment, if only to peep my sweet shades and too-tight shirt.
YOUR LUCKY TASTEBUDS.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is over, your tastebuds can still get lucky when you treat them to one of my latest cocktails.
How about a Pot o' Gold, a Spunky Leprechaun, or an Everybody's Irish? Check out my latest KATU segment with the one and only Tra'Renee. Click here!
How about a Pot o' Gold, a Spunky Leprechaun, or an Everybody's Irish? Check out my latest KATU segment with the one and only Tra'Renee. Click here!
LIQUID LOVE.
Valentine's Day has come and gone, but you can still show your tastebuds you love them all year round with my three latest liquid love libations, as seen on KATU.
Watch my latest Afternoon Live appearance in its entirety here, and grab recipes for Nuts About You, White Chocolate Cranberry, and Sage the Date.
Watch my latest Afternoon Live appearance in its entirety here, and grab recipes for Nuts About You, White Chocolate Cranberry, and Sage the Date.
IT's 2019. DRINK UP.
Here's what you should drink to ring in 2019.
Better yet, here's what you should drink throughout 2019.
Watch my latest KATU mixology segment here, featuring my latest creations, Thymes Square, Year of the Pig, and Not Your Father's Black Velvet.
Better yet, here's what you should drink throughout 2019.
Watch my latest KATU mixology segment here, featuring my latest creations, Thymes Square, Year of the Pig, and Not Your Father's Black Velvet.
CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS.
Sometimes, great Christmas presents come in liquid form.
Check out my Yuletide creations, including my Cranberry Ginger Manhattan and Chestnuts Roasting on a Very Contained Fire, on my latest segment on Portland's KATU, then go give the gift of these cocktails to family and friends.
Also, apparently all I wear is my Christmas onesie these days.
Watch the segment here!
Check out my Yuletide creations, including my Cranberry Ginger Manhattan and Chestnuts Roasting on a Very Contained Fire, on my latest segment on Portland's KATU, then go give the gift of these cocktails to family and friends.
Also, apparently all I wear is my Christmas onesie these days.
Watch the segment here!
REDUCKULOUS. UNBEAVERLIEVABLE.
The Civil War Game may have come and gone, but the season isn't over.
Well, not for the Ducks, anyway.
It's not too late to watch me craft a Reduckulous and an Unbeaverlievable, featuring Eugene and Corvallis spirits, of course.
Also, it's not too late to watch me bartend in a Snuggie for the very first time in recorded history.
Click here to watch history in the making.
Well, not for the Ducks, anyway.
It's not too late to watch me craft a Reduckulous and an Unbeaverlievable, featuring Eugene and Corvallis spirits, of course.
Also, it's not too late to watch me bartend in a Snuggie for the very first time in recorded history.
Click here to watch history in the making.
HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS? BUT OF CORPSE.
It's almost Halloween.
Chances are, you need a Morgue-arita or a But of Corpse to go with that costume of yours.
Watch Kara of Afternoon Live, Helen of AMNW, and Pippi Jonstocking craft some spooky cocktails on KATU. Click here!
Chances are, you need a Morgue-arita or a But of Corpse to go with that costume of yours.
Watch Kara of Afternoon Live, Helen of AMNW, and Pippi Jonstocking craft some spooky cocktails on KATU. Click here!
PINK DRINKS.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
As you wear pink in support, remember that it's important for your drinks to match your clothes.
Check out my three pink drinks on KATU's Afternoon Live! #drinkpink
To donate to the American Cancer Society, visit jondavidson.com.
As you wear pink in support, remember that it's important for your drinks to match your clothes.
Check out my three pink drinks on KATU's Afternoon Live! #drinkpink
To donate to the American Cancer Society, visit jondavidson.com.
NATIONAL PUNCH DAY.
National Punch Day was September 20, but don't forget: countless upcoming parties and football games demand a superior punch.
Need some ideas? Check out my three latest creations, including the Grapericot, the Pisqiwi Pear, and Punch? Wine Not?, on KATU's Afternoon Live!
Click here for all the punch-bowl-sized liquid inspiration.
Need some ideas? Check out my three latest creations, including the Grapericot, the Pisqiwi Pear, and Punch? Wine Not?, on KATU's Afternoon Live!
Click here for all the punch-bowl-sized liquid inspiration.
LABOR DAY LIBATIONS.
Labor Day has come and gone.
Fortunately for you, my latest libations are good all year round.
Check out my most recent mixology segment, featuring the Stumptown Sazerac and the PB&J, on Portland's KATU, Channel 2! Click here.
Fortunately for you, my latest libations are good all year round.
Check out my most recent mixology segment, featuring the Stumptown Sazerac and the PB&J, on Portland's KATU, Channel 2! Click here.
NATIONAL RUM DAY.
Rum. It's not just for sickeningly sweet Mai Tais and Zombies anymore. It's actually a versatile spirit that complements an infinite amount of cocktail flavor profiles.
Watch my National Rum Day segment on Portland's KATU for three of my own creations, featuring amazing local Portland-area rums from distilleries such as Rose City, Trail, and Eastside!
Watch my National Rum Day segment on Portland's KATU for three of my own creations, featuring amazing local Portland-area rums from distilleries such as Rose City, Trail, and Eastside!
SUMMER COCKTAILS.
If it looks like summer and tastes like summer, it's probably one of my summer cocktails.
Watch my KATU segment for three recipes for sunshine in a glass, including Im Peach Mint, Probably the Healthiest Cocktail in the History of Ever, and Wildflower.
Click here to beat the heat!
Watch my KATU segment for three recipes for sunshine in a glass, including Im Peach Mint, Probably the Healthiest Cocktail in the History of Ever, and Wildflower.
Click here to beat the heat!
NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY.
National Tequila Day may have come and gone, but it's never too late to watch my latest mixology segment on KATU.
Check out all the ridiculousness with Tra'Renee and yours truly, as well as my three new cocktails: Tequila Mockingbird, The Donkey Kicker, and Prickly Pear.
Click here to watch it!
Check out all the ridiculousness with Tra'Renee and yours truly, as well as my three new cocktails: Tequila Mockingbird, The Donkey Kicker, and Prickly Pear.
Click here to watch it!
TASTES LIKE FREEDOM.
For the 4th, try one of my three latest creations, featuring everything from coffee cherry liqueur to Pop Rocks to Redneck Riviera whiskey. They are all guaranteed to taste like freedom.
Check out my 2018 'Merica mixology clip with the one and only Tra'Renee on KATU. Click here!
Check out my 2018 'Merica mixology clip with the one and only Tra'Renee on KATU. Click here!
COCKTAILS FOR DAD.
This Father's Day, don't get your poor pops another "World's Greatest Dad" mug. Anyone can hit a button and order something on Amazon.
Instead, show him you actually care by crafting him one of my three Father's Day cocktails, which feature local spirits, local mixers, and even local barbecue sauce.
Watch my latest KATU mixology segment here!
Instead, show him you actually care by crafting him one of my three Father's Day cocktails, which feature local spirits, local mixers, and even local barbecue sauce.
Watch my latest KATU mixology segment here!
DrINK YOUR EASTER BUNNY.
Easter 2019 is a mere 381 days away.
Better get planning.
Get a head start by watching my latest Easter mixology segment on Afternoon Live on KATU, Portland's Channel 2. Cocktails include "Excuse Me, There's A Hare In My Drink," and more.
Click HERE to watch the segment!
Better get planning.
Get a head start by watching my latest Easter mixology segment on Afternoon Live on KATU, Portland's Channel 2. Cocktails include "Excuse Me, There's A Hare In My Drink," and more.
Click HERE to watch the segment!
GO GREEN.
Friends don't let friends drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day.
Instead, they class things up with a Pepperechaun, Five-Leaf Clover, or an Oregon Prius Bomb. Maybe even a Sober Irishman, if they're driving.
Check out my most recent mixology segment on Portland's KATU HERE!
Instead, they class things up with a Pepperechaun, Five-Leaf Clover, or an Oregon Prius Bomb. Maybe even a Sober Irishman, if they're driving.
Check out my most recent mixology segment on Portland's KATU HERE!
CHEERS TO 150 CALORIE COCKTAILS.
Craft cocktails don't have to be calorie bombs.
Check out my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU, Channel 2, featuring three cocktails of my creation that each contain 150 calories or less.
Trust me, I counted them myself.
Cheers to drinking a bit more healthfully. Watch the segment. Click here.
Check out my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU, Channel 2, featuring three cocktails of my creation that each contain 150 calories or less.
Trust me, I counted them myself.
Cheers to drinking a bit more healthfully. Watch the segment. Click here.
LIQUID LOVE.
Missed all the Valentine's tomfoolery on Portland's KATU? Here you go.
Watch me craft three tasty cocktails featuring almost entirely local spirits and mixers, and a little bit of liquid love.
Drink up. Click here.
Watch me craft three tasty cocktails featuring almost entirely local spirits and mixers, and a little bit of liquid love.
Drink up. Click here.
SUPER BOWL COCKTAILS.
Still don't know what to drink for the Super Bowl? Here are a couple ideas, courtesy of my most recent mixology segment on KATU, Portland's Channel 2!
Also, you can watch me mispronounce a spirit, misidentify a distillery, and accidentally utter a registered trademark.
Hey, nobody's perfect.
Watch all the fun with Tra'Renee and yours truly HERE.
Also, you can watch me mispronounce a spirit, misidentify a distillery, and accidentally utter a registered trademark.
Hey, nobody's perfect.
Watch all the fun with Tra'Renee and yours truly HERE.
FA LA LA LA LOTS OF CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS.
Christmas is the season of giving. It's also the season of cocktails.
Watch Tra'Renee and I have all the fun bringing the Yuletide liquid cheer to your face in my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU.
Click here.
Watch Tra'Renee and I have all the fun bringing the Yuletide liquid cheer to your face in my latest mixology segment on Portland's KATU.
Click here.
GIVE THANKS. FOR COCKTAILS.
On Thanksgiving, how thankful would we really be if no craft cocktails were involved?
Check out my Turkey Day segment on Portland's KATU, featuring the succinctly and modestly named Arguably The Greatest Pumpkin Pie Martini In The History Of Ever, and more! Click here.
Check out my Turkey Day segment on Portland's KATU, featuring the succinctly and modestly named Arguably The Greatest Pumpkin Pie Martini In The History Of Ever, and more! Click here.
HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS, SAN ANTONIO STYLE.
Want your Halloween cocktails with a little Texas flavor? Check out my segment on San Antonio's KABB, Fox 29, from October 31,2017, featuring amazing spirits from local Texas distilleries! Click here to watch the segment!
Yes, that's a beer costume I'm wearing.
Yes, that's a beer costume I'm wearing.
CREEPY COCKTAILS.
Lychee eyeballs. Brain hemorrhage shots. Freshly dug-up flavors. It just wouldn't be Halloween without a creepy cocktail or three.
Check out my Portland Halloween mixology segment, featuring spirits from great local Portland distilleries, on KATU's Afternoon Live!
Check out my Portland Halloween mixology segment, featuring spirits from great local Portland distilleries, on KATU's Afternoon Live!
OKTOBERFEST!
Trying to decide between craft beer and a cocktail tonight? You don't have to.
Check out my Oktoberfest segment on Portland's KATU, and watch me craft three cocktails that feature incredible local craft beer and equally incredible local spirits.
Check out my Oktoberfest segment on Portland's KATU, and watch me craft three cocktails that feature incredible local craft beer and equally incredible local spirits.
SUMMER COCKTAILS.
Try some of my delicious, locally sourced summer cocktails, as shown on Portland's KATU. Because friends don't let friends drink Bud Light Lime.
Click here to watch the segment!
Click here to watch the segment!