Purple Rain

Twin Cities bartenders are paying tribute to Prince by expressing themselves through spirits. The Purple Rain is award-winning Spoon and Stable's contribution.

Longfellow Lemonade

Craft cocktails return to Target Field in 2016 with a sweet 'n' sour spiked strawberry lemonade perfect for spring and summer.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 16, 2016Du Nord Craft Spirits, Target Field, Minnesota Twins, Lemonade, StrawberryComment

BET Neat

Citrus is used sparingly to highlight the flavor nuances of BET Vodka.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 9, 2016BĒT Vodka, Jerad Poling, Ben Brueshoff, Minneapolis, Sugar Beets, VanillaComment

The Rush

This version of a White Russian is stripped down to its essence, allowing coffee and vodka to shine through.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 9, 2016BĒT Vodka, Coffee, Espresso, Bailey's Irish Cream, Jerad Poling, Ben Brueshoff, Minneapolis, VanillaComment

Mint Julep

Southern charm comes to St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood with Handsome Hog's Mint Julep.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakApril 2, 2016Mint, Handsome Hog, Trish Gavin, Maker's Mark, St. PaulComment

Sazerac

Handsome Hog in St. Paul gives the New Orleans classic Sazerac a smoky southern charm.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakApril 2, 2016Absinthe, New Orleans, Trish Gavin, Handsome Hog, Cody Road, Copper and KingsComment

Fjord Fiesta

This custom Tiki drink uses a Nordic gin called Aquavit, instead of rum, to give a crisp flavor that's not overly sweet.

GinMike AugustyniakMarch 25, 2016vermouth, Cocchi Americano, Tattersall, cinnamon, Tiki, Minneapolis, Curacao, PineappleComment

Aaron Brrr

This ice cream cocktail from the Hi-Lo Diner in Minneapolis will have you questioning whether you need to wait until the end of the meal for dessert.

RumMike AugustyniakMarch 25, 2016Plantation 3 Star, Geijer Glogg, Pierre Ferrand, orgeat, Hi-Lo Diner, Ryan Barott, Minneapolis, Almond, Cream, BananaComment

Kentucky Son

You may think of maple syrup as a fall flavor, but it's freshest in the spring, and make a great sour-style bourbon cocktail.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakMarch 19, 2016maple, Cappelletti, Parlour, Jesse Held, Jester Concepts, MinneapolisComment

Magic Mike

A springtime refresher featuring strawberry, and white whiskey; created in honor of Mike's Mix.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakMarch 12, 2016Mark Rosen, Brad Nordeen, Joe Ehlenz, Stillwater, LoLo, soju, Chartreuse, oleo-saccharum, Strawberry, SuburbsComment

Euphegenia Doubtfire Dear

Burnt rosemary and cinnamon add a firey flair to this Tiki cocktail.

RumMike AugustyniakMarch 12, 2016Stillwater, Joe Ehlenz, LoLo, Rosemary, Tiki, Falernum, Suburbs, PineappleComment

Mark Rosen's South Beach Retreat

Coconut, tequila, pineapple, and lemon meld into a mild, nutty, toasted-coconut island sipper.

Rum, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakMarch 12, 2016Coconut, Maraschino, Pineapple, LoLo, Joe Ehlenz, Stillwater, Mark Rosen, KFANComment

It's Mint To Be

Part of a series that paired cocktails and several popular Girl Scout Cookies, this is designed to enjoy with Thin Mints.

Tea Time

Part of a series that paired cocktails and several popular Girl Scout Cookies, this is designed to enjoy with Shortbread cookies.

Rum & Cranberry Tonic

Part of a series that paired cocktails and several popular Girl Scout Cookies, this is designed to enjoy with Lemonade cookies.

RumMike AugustyniakMarch 5, 2016Brugal, Hola Arepa, Girl Scout Cookies, Nate McLemore Raczkowski, Minneapolis, Lemonades, CranberryComment

We Surfed Here

Part of a series that paired cocktails and several popular Girl Scout Cookies, this is designed to enjoy with Caramel Delites.

Ares III

Hibiscus syrup and gin combine to update the classic "Scofflaw" cocktail with a Martian glow.

GinMike AugustyniakFebruary 27, 2016Elliot Manthey, Spoon and Stable, Gavin Kaysen, Minneapolis, EggComment

Shoulda Been A Contender

Scotch, honey, lemon, and edible gold leaf are in this update to the classic sour cocktail called the "Gold Rush."

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakFebruary 27, 2016Honey, Whisky, Scotch, Spoon and Stable, Robb Jones, Nathaniel Smith, Gavin Kaysen, MinneapolisComment

Farm Girl Beermosa

A light, bright beer and tropical juices go into this alternative to a mimosa.

BeerMike AugustyniakFebruary 20, 2016Stillwater, Lift Bridge, Saison, Mimosa, BeermosaComment

Lost in Translation

Low-proof wine cocktails, like this one that features sake, tea, and tonic, pack a lot of flavor without the alcohol punch.

WineMike AugustyniakFebruary 13, 2016Tea, Green Tea, Tonic, Yuzu, Minneapolis, Restaurant Alma, SodaStream, BittercubeComment

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