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Mike’s Mix was the first weekly spirits segment on local television in the United States, airing for 8 years on WCCO-TV. The legacy continues today with special segments and weekly recipes, provided in the Good Acre’s Farm Share boxes.

 
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Fall Gold Rush
Fall Gold Rush

This riff on a classic whiskey sour uses honey instead of sugar, and adds sturdy Sage to the flavor profile.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, ModerateMike AugustyniakOctober 12, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Herbs, Lemon, Sage, Honey, BodalenComment
Punky Buck
Punky Buck

Baking spices in a pumpkin-beer based liqueur make this Whiskey-Ginger a next-level cure to the Autumn chill.

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Easy, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 5, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Dill, Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Cognac, Anise, Clove, Allspice, Beer, Ginger Beer, Roknar, Rye, Angostura, Reed'sComment
Turn The Beet Around
Turn The Beet Around

Experiment like a bartender with this replay of the week 5 recipe.

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Advanced, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 28, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Beet, Beets, Egg, Angostura, BodalenComment
Campfire Whiskey
Campfire Whiskey

Enjoy this craft cinnamon whiskey around the fire; it’s a ball.

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Moderate, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 20, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Bodalen, Clove, Demerara, Chili, Chili Flakes, Apple, OrangeComment
Groundid
Groundid

Tart, dry, thirst-quenching and surprisingly balanced

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Easy, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 13, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Ground Cherry, Far North Spirits, MintComment
I'm Literally Roasting
I'm Literally Roasting

Smoky charred pepper meets pineapple and citrus.

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Moderate, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 6, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Solveig, Poblano, Pepper, Charred, Roast, PineappleComment
Chili Tincture (2022)
Chili Tincture (2022)

This tincture can deliver spice and heat fresh from the garden to any cocktail (or dish) you like.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakAugust 30, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Pepper, Hot Peppers, TinctureComment
Elote Cocktail
Elote Cocktail

Savory and velvety cocktail inspired by a traditional Mexican street food.

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ModerateMike AugustyniakAugust 23, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Lime, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Ida Graves, Corn, Cilantro, Salt, Savory, TajinComment
Blendid
Blendid

A fruit-forward adult smoothie with an herbaceous undertone.

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Easy, RumMike AugustyniakAugust 16, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Lime, Far North Spirits, Basil, CantaloupeComment
My Pep Pep
My Pep Pep

Versatile vodka acts as a blank canvas for savory and spicy peppers.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakAugust 9, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Ida Graves, Jalapeno, Bell PepperComment
Toma-rita
Toma-rita

Fresh, earthy tomatillos, smooth gin, and jalapeño combine to make this verdant “margarita.”

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakAugust 3, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Tomatillo, Agave, JalapenoComment
Chromeo
Chromeo

This gin drink is summer in a glass, with sweet basil and cucumber notes.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 19, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Lime, Far North Spirits, Cucumber, Basil, SolveigComment
Beets Me
Beets Me

Vibrant beet juice lends the classic bourbon sour an eye-catching upgrade.

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Advanced, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakJuly 12, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Beet, Beets, Egg, Angostura, BodalenComment
Dilly Dally
Dilly Dally

Don’t fiddle around — this is the perfect time of year to add fresh dill and celery to a classic-but-forgotten gin cocktail, resulting in a savory-bright sipper.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 5, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Dill, CeleryComment
Great eScape
Great eScape

The most sparing of cocktails—the vodka Martini—is the perfect vessel for adding savory to your glass. In this case, fresh garlic scapes.

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Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 29, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Lillet Blanc, Gentiane, Cocchi Americano, Saler'sComment
Peas to Meet You
Peas to Meet You

A mix between a Southside and a Gimlet, this early summer cocktail features muddled peas to ground it.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJune 21, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Herbs, Lemon, Peas, MintComment
Rhubarb Gimlet
Rhubarb Gimlet

Rhubarb, the most versatile of the early-season fruits, adds a level of flair and flavor to the classic gimlet.

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Moderate, VodkaMike AugustyniakJune 14, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Ida Graves, Rhubarb, CompoteComment
Sage Advice
Sage Advice

Maple, Sage, and apple combine for Fall in a glass.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakOctober 13, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Roknar, Sage, Maple Syrup, Apple Cider, DashfireComment
Warm Apple Salad
Warm Apple Salad

A seasonal salad of apple & endive, dressed with (non-alcoholic) whiskey-based dressing.

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Moderate, Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakOctober 6, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Roknar, Apple, Mustard, Pecans, ShallotsComment
Gold Fashioned
Gold Fashioned

Beets and honey combine to create an Old-Fashioned style cocktail unlike any you’ve ever tried.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakSeptember 29, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Bodalen, Beet, Honey, RoknarComment
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