Bee's Knees

This classic Prohibition cocktail gets the Tattersall gin treatment for extra botanical flavor.

The Professor

The classic Gimlet get's gingered-up in this Toby Maloney riff.

Hang Glider

This variation of a Paper Plane cocktail replaces whiskey with gin, and ups the summer refreshment quotient.

GinMike AugustyniakJuly 16, 2016Plymouth, London Dry, Aperol, Digestif, Amaro Nonino, Paper Airplane, Minneapolis, Loring Park, Kim Bartmann, AmaroComment

Mad Monk

Green Chartreuse and ginger syrup are set off by a smoked-salt rim in this riff on a margarita

Carver County Nacional Punch

A batched version of the Prohibition-era rum classic makes use of a vodka that's distilled to have a hint of vanilla.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJune 25, 2016J. Carver, Pineapple, Sparkling Wine, Rothman & Winter, Apricot, Batch, Robb Jones, Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis, PunchComment

Summer Sling

Fresh watermelon juice and aquavit are set off by a little salt and anise in this sling that's ready for a crowd.

GinMike AugustyniakJune 25, 2016Aquavit, Tattersall, Copper & Kings, Bittercube, Lavender, Spoon and Stable, Robb Jones, Batch, MinneapolisComment

Swampwater

Herbal Chartreuse liqueur, pineapple, and lime make this a top-shelf version of the classic cocktail, with no added sugar.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakJune 18, 2016Chartreuse, Pineapple, Collins, Norseman, Minneapolis, Northeast, Keith MrotekComment

Still Kickin' Cocktail

Summer flavors of ginger, lime, and cucumber combine with bubbly to make this refreshing summer sparkler.

Heyday Negroni

This 'stepladder' Negroni recipe pushes gin and orange flavors to the forefront.

GinMike AugustyniakJune 4, 2016Tanqueray, Campari, Negroni, Punt e Mes, Tattersall, Orange Crema, Fee Brothers, Minneapolis, Heyday, USBG, Mike LecyComment

White Sangria

White sangria is a refreshing alternative to the more-common red variety, and is an easy-make ahead item for any camping trip.

Glamping Punch

Champagne and bourbon combine in this surprisingly light summer refresher, perfect for around the campfire or in the cabin.

Shrub In The Scrub

A bright, simple berry punch that you can make, freeze, and store in your backpack on your hike!

GinMike AugustyniakMay 27, 2016Shrub, Raspberry, Camping, TRUEpenny, Adam GorskiComment

Mike Drop

Herbs and gin combine with citrus and Bénédictine in this summery lowball cocktail.

GinMike AugustyniakMay 24, 2016Tattersall, Thyme, Rosemary, Dolin, Benadictine, Regan's, Orange, Ryan Barott, Hi-Lo Diner, MinneapolisComment

Captain Crunch

This N/A mocktail highlights crunch-berry goodness from your childhood breakfast.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakMay 22, 2016Bittercube, Marco Zappia, OrangeComment

Fresh Sage White Flip

A sour-style cocktail with sage-infused spirits that's a pretty and perfect summer sipper.

GinMike AugustyniakMay 21, 2016Art in the Age, French Meadow, Bluestem, Minneapolis, Sour, FlipComment

Cocktail Herb Garden

Growing your own herbs for cocktails is fresh, easy, and way cheaper than buying them.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakMay 14, 2016Herb, Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Mint, Basil, Cilantro, Susie Bachman, Bachmans, Strawberry

Best Mimosa Ever

The beautiful of a mimosa is its sparkling simplicity. This recipe is a noticeable step up, with almost no extra work.

WineMike AugustyniakMay 9, 2016Orange, Bittercube, Marco ZappiaComment

Marquette

The macabre-named Corpse Reviver #2 gets an pretty pink update for Mother's Day brunch.

Sonora Margarita

Sonora Grill's signature margarita switches up the citrus to tame the tequila.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakApril 30, 2016Cointreau, Margarita, Sonora Grill, Minneapolis, Jenna Schaar, MexicanComment

Obregon Margarita

The 2015 City Pages Best Margarita combines basil and serrano peppers for a little tingly heat.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakApril 30, 2016Margarita, Basil, Serrano Pepper, Jenna Schaar, Minneapolis, Sonora GrillComment

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