{"id":216318,"date":"2026-04-02T17:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216318\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:27:09","slug":"treasure-coast-pour-tour-fort-pierce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216318\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasure Coast Pour Tour: Fort Pierce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Treasure-Coast-Pour-Tour.-Photo-by-Gyorgy-Papp-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Treasure Coast Pour Tour. Photo by Gyorgy Papp\" width=\"696\" height=\"519\"  \/>Treasure Coast Pour Tour. Photo by Gyorgy Papp<a href=\"http:\/\/islamoradabreweryanddistillery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Islamorada Brewing Company and Distillery\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Distilling flavored vodkas, gins, spiced rum, bourbon, and more<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tucked away in the Sunrise City of Fort Pierce, the Islamorada Brewing Company\u2019s northern outpost\u2014and its 25,000-square-foot production facility\u2014brings a fresh, island-inspired energy to this vibrant seaside town. Here, traditional techniques are combined with local<br \/>ingredients and creative flair, resulting in spirits that truly capture the essence of the region. Stephanie Harper is Islamorada Brewing Company\u2019s talented head distiller, and her enthusiasm and curiosity are contagious. Harper\u2019s journey into distilling started with her love for brewing, but she quickly became fascinated by the intricate art of creating spirits.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39431 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Stephanie-Harper-Head-Distiller-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie Harper,\u00a0Head Distiller\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\"  \/>Stephanie Harper,\u00a0Head Distiller<br \/>\nStephanie Harper,\u00a0Head Distiller<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Q: Which of your spirits are you most proud of?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">A: I\u2019m proud of all of them, but especially our dark rum and Hibiscus Gin\u2014those products were among my first and had their challenges to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Q: Do you use any unusual ingredients or techniques?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">A: Yes! I enjoy working with cinchona bark for homemade tonic, butterfly pea flower for color, and ingredients from our community garden. We also use spent grain and dunder as fertilizers, growing our own ingredients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Q: What are your favorite cocktails made with the spirits you create?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">A: At our Crooked Palm Cabana in Tavernier, I love the Spicy Grapefruit, the Smoked Bourbon Old Fashioned, and the classic Dirty Gin Martini.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perfect-Storm.-Photo-by-Gyorgy-Papp-copy-973x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Storm. Photo by Gyorgy Papp copy\" width=\"696\" height=\"732\"  \/>Perfect Storm. Photo by Gyorgy PappThe Perfect Storm<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The original Dark \u2018N\u2019 Stormy gets a serious kick of ginger and a hint of fresh pear in this variation on the classic drink, crafted with Islamorada Brewing Company and Distillery\u2019s signature Dark Rum, which explodes with natural spice<br \/>and complexity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ingredients\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2 oz. Islamorada Brewing Company and Distillery\u2019s Dark Rum\u00bd oz. freshly squeezed lime juice\u00bd oz. pear ginger syrup (recipe below) Pinch of grated fresh ginger (optional)3-4 oz. ginger beerLime wheels, for garnish<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Mix the rum, lime juice, syrup, and ginger together in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wheels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pear Ginger Syrup Ingredients<\/p>\n<p>1 cup pure maple syrup1 cup cored and chopped pear2 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger1 cup water1 vanilla bean, or a splash of pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain into a clean jar, cover, and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Treasure Coast Pour Tour. 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