Set lakeside in beautiful central Oregon, Suttle Lodge is the ideal headquarters for outdoors enjoyment. Paddling, fly-fishing, hiking, swimming, birding, and more can all be done in the stunning surroundings. And when it’s time to call it a day, you can hit the lodge’s great room for a great cocktail.
Located near the towns of Bend and Sisters, the lodge is set on a lake on the backside of the Cascades. There, you’ll find towering Ponderosa Pine forests, impossibly blue lakes and rivers, and some fine food and drink. This writer likes to cap a day on the water with a beverage and bite from the Skip Bar.
As we continue to add to our favorite spring cocktails list this year, we have got point out another. This one, dubbed the Frozen Pump, is ever-popular at Suttle Lodge. It’s vodka-based and features a lesser-known liqueur for an added layer of flavor. Read on for the full recipe.
Frozen Pump
This fine drink gets a little extra color and nuance from Cappelletti, the Italian red bitter liqueur. Oh, and if you want to do it like the Lodge, use crushed or pebble ice. The drink has been on the menu at Suttle Lodge since day one.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce Cappelletti
- 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice
- 1/4 ouncelemon juice
- 1/4 ounce cane syrup
- Orange peel and a pinch of house-made vanilla salt for garnish
Method:
- Mix all ingredients in shaker tin with ice and strain into an ice-filled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with orange peel and vanilla salt.
