Orchard & Oak

A unique blend of Minnesota-made rye whiskey, pear, and hard apple cider make this cocktail one of a kind.

Bourbon Sour

This flexible recipe features a spring preview delivered in a refreshing, fruity form.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakFebruary 4, 2017Baker's, Beam Suntory, Sour, Lemon, Farmington, Suburbs, Ralena YoungComment

Westside

Whether you call it by the classic name, or call it a lemon mojito, this is a fun and refreshing recipe to easily please a crowd.

VodkaMike AugustyniakFebruary 4, 2017Mojito, Lemon, Farmington, Suburbs, Ralena Young, Pinnacle, Cointreau, MintComment

The Cure

Ice cubes made from hoppy beer contribute to the fresh, bright flavor of this bourbon highball.

Beer, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakJanuary 28, 2017Beer, IPA, Badger Hill, Lemon, Hops, Knob Creek, Single Barrel, Eagan, Volstead House, Colyn Fernandez, SuburbsComment

Black Walnut Manhattan

Black walnut liqueur and a jammy vermouth smooth and deepen the flavors of this Manhattan.

That Carrot Drink

Fresh carrot juice, rum, sherry and... edible dirt?... make this kitschy Nordic Tiki drink.

RumMike AugustyniakJanuary 14, 2017Sherry, Bittercube, Pineapple, Carrot, Plantation 3 Star, Can Can Wonderland, St. Paul, Golf, Nick Kosevich, Robert Clapp, Tiki, Nordic TikiComment

Butternut Squash Daiquiri

Earthy, savory, and gorgeous, butternut squash puree lends a wintry note to this sour-style cocktail.

Vodka, RumMike AugustyniakJanuary 7, 2017Cafe Alma, Northeast, Minneapolis, Alex Roberts, Bittercube, Nick Kosevich, James BeardComment

Carrot Mimosa

Fresh carrot juice adds a vibrant, earthy, sweet, and easy upgrade to the traditional mimosa.

Gin, WineMike AugustyniakJanuary 7, 2017Aquavit, Gamle Ode, Carrot, Orange, Apple, Bittercube, Bolivar, Minneapolis, Northeast, Alex Roberts, Cafe Alma, Nick Kosevich, James BeardComment

Pineapple Mimosa

Elevate your New Year's Day mimosa beyond basic with this easy tropical twist.

WineMike AugustyniakDecember 30, 2016Mimosa, Pineapple, Cava, Spain, France, Bittercube, Bolivar, Chambord, St. Germain, St. Genevieve, Minneapolis, Brie RolandComment

New Year's Punch

Pop the cork and please a crowd with this easy-to-make Champagne punch.

Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakDecember 30, 2016Tattersall, Apple Brandy, Pommeau, Bechtold, Cremant, Alsace, Punch, St. Genevieve, Minneapolis, France, Buvette, Brie RolandComment

German Fire Punch (Feuerzangenbowle)

Set this punch on fire as a part of a German holiday tradition.

WineMike AugustyniakDecember 24, 2016Wine, Mulled, Cinnamon, Anise, German, Germany, AC Hotel, Minneapolis, Fire Punch, Holiday, Tradition, Clove, Orange, Pinot NoirComment

Knight Rider

Amaro Montenegro stands in for Bitters in this smooth-drinking and complex Manhattan.

Liqueur, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakDecember 17, 2016Red Rabbit, Amaro Montenegro, Punt e Mes, Bernheim, Wheat, Red Cow, Ian Lowther, Minneapolis, Amaro, ManhattanComment

Vintage Negroni

Vermouth made from Barolo wine will make this ruby red, rich, velvety Negroni your new favorite.

Gin, Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakDecember 17, 2016Letherbee, Campari, Cocchi Barolo Chianto, Red Rabbit, Red Cow, Ian Lowther, Italian, Minneapolis, Negroni, AmaroComment

Passive-Aggressive

The Passive-Aggressive combines soft, velvety sherry and strong-willed gin with a bit of black pepper spice.

Gin, LiqueurMike AugustyniakDecember 10, 2016Sherry, Orgeat, Minneapolis, Ann Kim, Lola, Northeast, Angostura, LetherbeeComment

Young Joni Old Fashioned

This sweeter, milder take on an Old Fashioned cocktail uses brandy as its base.

BrandyMike AugustyniakDecember 8, 2016Old Fashioned, Ann Kim, Pizzeria Lola, Chamomile, Minneapolis, Northeast, Pierre Ferrand, Cognac, Bittercube, BolivarComment

Goddess Freyja

This fall-flavored cocktail is as eclectic and flavorful as its Norse namesake.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakDecember 3, 2016Licor 43, Apple, Cider, Cinnamon, Lemon, Trish Gavin, Minneapolis, North Loop, Hewing HotelComment

Tom & Jerry

Make this hot Midwestern holiday classic using real ingredients to wow your guests.

Mike AugustyniakNovember 26, 2016Smith & Cross, Demerara, Hot, Clove, Allspice, Egg, Cardamom, James Beard, Spoon and Stable, Robb Jones, Minneapolis, North Loop, Christmas, Toby Maloney, MidwestComment

Basil Gimlet

The classic gimlet gets an herbaceous update.

GinMike AugustyniakNovember 19, 2016Lime, Gimlet, Basil, Radisson, Radisson Red, OUIBar, Minneapolis, Joe Ross, Solveig, Far North Spirits, Ryan Foley, CarlsonComment

El Macho

This cucumber-cardamom margarita is light and bright, with a vegetal-spice essence.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakNovember 12, 2016Cucumber, Cardamom, Lime, Margarita, Punch Bowl Social, St. Louis Park, Patrick WilsonComment

Mercury Express

A lower-proof, light and refreshing sparkler with a little bourbon funk from down south.

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