Feel The Power

Freshly juiced carrots and ginger add an earthy-tangy complexity to this margarita-like cocktail.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJune 3, 2017Mark Brendale, Tilt Pinball Bar, Uptown, Minneapolis, Carrot, Ginger, Tattersall, Grapefruit, MargaritaComment

High Score

It's a simple win -- bourbon, mint, and strawberry soda.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakJune 3, 2017Jim Beam, WiscoPop, Strawberry, Mint, Mark Brendale, Tilt Pinball Bar, Uptown, Minneapolis

Bugs Bloody

As the name suggests, earthy carrot juice makes an appearance in this smoother, less-acidic brunch favorite.

VodkaMike AugustyniakMay 27, 2017Bloody Mary, Carrot, Turmeric, Fennel, Celery, Tomato, Tattersall, Simeon Priest, Hi-Lo Diner, Minneapolis, Brunch, Brunch-a-PaloozaComment

Pontoon Paloma

A citrusy craft-brewed IPA punches up the brightness on a traditional tequila-grapefruit refresher.

Beer, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Tequila, Reposado, Grapefruit, Tattersall, Aperol, 612 Brew, Hidden Beach Summer, IPA, Hops, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, Green Lantern, St. PaulComment

You Scratched My Anchor!

A two-ingredient cocktail...one of which is beer... that's both potent and potable for Memorial Day fun.

Beer, RumMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Pimms, Olympia, Chartreuse, Norseman, 612 Brew, Unrated Rye, IPA, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, St. Paul, Green LanternComment

Dapper Dan

A biscuity IPA combines with aged rum to make this deeply complex summertime coupe.

Beer, RumMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Ron Zacapa, Honey, Bittercube, Jamaican #2, Orange Blossom Water, Lonely Blond, Fulton, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, Green Lantern, St. PaulComment

All-Minnesota Made Boulevardier

The classic recipe made with all Minnesota-distilled spirits.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakMay 13, 2017J. Carver, Waconia, Gina Holman, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Paris, Grain To Glass

Roffignac

As spring heats up, reach for the refreshing cognac sparkler, with a hint of raspberry, that kept 19th century New Orleans cool.

BrandyMike AugustyniakMay 6, 2017Pierre Ferrand, Shrub, Raspberry, Soda, Cognac, St. Paul, Lake Como, Como Dockside, Christopher GreenfieldComment

Habañero Cilantro Margarita

A herbaceous margarita using high-quality ingredients, with as much habanero kick as you like.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakApril 29, 2017El Jimador, Reposado, Habanero, Cilantro, Pierre Ferrand, Curacao, Pajarito, St. Paul, Kara SmithComment

Let's Go Crazy

A purple tribute to Minnesota's native son, Prince, with a nod to Carver County and the home of Paisley Park.

GinMike AugustyniakApril 22, 2017J. Carver, Luxardo, Maraschino, Creme de Violette, Taylor Shaver, Radisson Blu, Mall of America, Bloomington, Tempus Fugit, GrimmComment

Screw in the Shoe

The unique spirit known as "vodskey," and a little carbonation, swings the traditional "Sex on the Beach" to a different direction.

Vodka, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakApril 15, 2017Peach, Orange, Big Watt, Coriander, St. Louis Park, Sex On The Beach, Chris Palmisano

Land of Milk & Honey

This N/A coffee mocktail evokes old Brooklyn with the flavor and consistency of an old-fashioned Egg Cream.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakApril 8, 2017Honey, Cream, Bittercube, Blackstrap, Nitro Cold Press, Tiny Footprint, Blackeye Coffee, Nate McLemore Raczkowski, Eat Street Social, Minneapolis, Egg Cream, CoffeeComment

Death in the Afternoon

This classic brunch drink is essentially an absinthe-heavy champagne cocktail.

Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakApril 8, 2017Bittercube, Absinthe, Sparkling Wine, Eat Street Social, Minneapolis, Lee Foral

Flaming Margarita

A margarita made with rum? Sacrilege! This isn't your normal rum, though.

RumMike AugustyniakApril 1, 2017Storm Bringer, Fire Bringer, Sriracha, Isabel Street Heat, San Pellegrino, Limonata, Margarita, Tequila, Roseville, Bartley Blume, Bent Brewstillery

Dill Caipirinha

A delicious Nordic version of the Brazilian classic.

GinMike AugustyniakMarch 25, 2017Aquavit, Dill, Bittercube, Lime, Caipirinha, Brazil, Cachaca, Le Meridien Chambers, Mercy, Marin, Keith Wener, Eat Street, MinneapolisComment

Summit Cocktail

A bright, modern French classic cocktail featuring cognac, cucumber and ginger.

BrandyMike AugustyniakMarch 18, 2017Cognac, Gavin Kaysen, Robb Jones, Bellecour, Wayzata, Cucumber, Ginger, France

Lex Cup

A Minnesota spin on the classic Pimm's Cup cocktail.

VodkaMike AugustyniakMarch 1, 2017Pimms, Cucumber, The Lexington, St. Paul, Geoffrey TrelstadComment

Singapore Sling

The Carribean classic is served up with a Minnesota twist.

GinMike AugustyniakMarch 1, 2017Tattersall, Sour Cherry, Angostura, Benedictine, The Lexigton, St. Paul, Geoffrey TrelstadComment

Contemporary Pastis Cocktail

Contemporize the classic by combining the number-one selling liqueur in France and hot green tea.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakFebruary 23, 2017Comment

Milk Punch

Don't let the name fool you; this punch is silky, not creamy, and the recipe dates back to the 1600s.

RumMike AugustyniakFebruary 18, 2017Milk Punch, Plantation 3 Star, Pineapple, Bradstreet Neighborhood Craftshouse, Jake Zimmerman, Coconut, Oolong, Tea, Cream, Half-and-half, MinneapolisComment

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