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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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Wake Up Call
Wake Up Call

A cocktail that marks the arrival of a Fourth Wave of coffee

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Moderate, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakJanuary 12, 2019Hodges Bend, St. Paul, Matty Craddock, Coffee, Old Overholt, Rye, Maple, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Chocolate, Orange, Bitters, Pierre Ferrand, Orange CuracaoComment
Choose Your Own Ginger Adventure
Choose Your Own Ginger Adventure

Three recipes in one to utilize versatile ginger to add spice to your glass.

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Moderate, Rum, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 16, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Ginger Beer, Ginger, Angostura, Maker's Mark, Effen, Cruzan Dark, Cruzan, Mimi Le, Hai HaiComment
The Last Word
The Last Word

This pre-Prohibition cocktail (like most) isn’t overly sweet and takes on an herbal note thanks to Green Chartreuse.

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EasyMike AugustyniakOctober 13, 2018St. Paul, Airport, Jack CarrollComment
Penicillin
Penicillin

This new classic cocktail debuted in 2005 but has an old soul and contains blended Scotch, ginger, and honey notes.

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EasyMike AugustyniakOctober 13, 2018St. Paul, Airport, Jack CarrollComment
I'll Toast To That!
I'll Toast To That!

Vanilla Brown Sugar Butter adds a soft & velvety taste to this cocktail that will warm you from the inside out.

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Easy, RumMike AugustyniakOctober 9, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Rum, Butter, Fall, Cruzan Dark, Cruzan, Beam Suntory, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Vanilla, HotComment
Sage It Ain't So!
Sage It Ain't So!

Being unique doesn't have to be complicated; you’ll love this herbal twist on a classic martini.

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Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakOctober 2, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Mimi Le, Hai Hai, Effen, Sage, Dry Vermouth, Orange BittersComment
Spiaggia del Carmen
Spiaggia del Carmen

Italy meets Mexico in this colorful take on the margarita.

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Easy, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 29, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Carmen Pepper, Reposado, Beam Suntory, Hornitos, Agave, Club SodaComment
The Good Acre Mule
The Good Acre Mule

Fall meets Summer as fresh carrot juice blends into the sweet-and-spicy classic Moscow Mule.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 18, 2018Carrot, Mule, Ginger, Ginger Beer, Effen, Good Acre Farm Share, Bean SuntoryComment
Morelo Sour
Morelo Sour

The classic American bourbon sour gets a south-of-the-border flair.

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Easy, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 15, 2018Cabin Still, Sour, Northeast, Popol, Centro, Mike Dougherty, Perfect Puree, Chipotle, Pierre Ferrand, Orange CuracaoComment
Holding On To Summer
Holding On To Summer

The salinity of tequila and the flavors of lime, cherry, and mango will extend the feel and taste of summer into our warm September days.

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Tequila & Mezcal, EasyMike AugustyniakSeptember 11, 2018Jon Robinson, Al's Place, Minneapolis, Hornitos, Cherry, Sauza, AguaFuerte, Mango, Cilantro, Beam SuntoryComment
State Fairs and First Days
State Fairs and First Days

The State Fair signals an end to summer, but not an end to summer flavors, with this refreshing & fruity watermelon drink.

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Easy, Rum, Vodka, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 4, 2018Jon Robinson, Al's Place, Effen, Cruzan, Hornitos, Watermelon, Beam SuntoryComment
The Double Basil
The Double Basil

A refreshingly tart, but slightly sweet, neo-classic bourbon cocktail intended to be made with Basil Hayden's.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakAugust 28, 2018Basil Hayden's, Basil, AperolComment
Like A Sunday Morning
Like A Sunday Morning

Fresh cucumbers and tomatillos are the perfect base for a fresh-tasting Green Mary take on a Bloody Mary

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Gin, ModerateMike AugustyniakAugust 21, 2018Sipsmith, Beam Suntory, Trish Gavin, Wayzata, Ninetwentyfive, Cucumber, Tomatillo, Bittercube, Sal de GusanoComment
Category One
Category One

This slimmed-down version of the classic Hurricane is a snap to make.

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Easy, RumMike AugustyniakAugust 14, 2018Latitude 29, Cruzan Dark, Cruzan, Pomegranate, Grenadine, Passion Fruit, Tiki, HurricaneComment
Zubrowka Y'all
Zubrowka Y'all

A type of Polish vodka, called zubrowka, provides a vanilla and lemongrass note to the traditional vodka tonic.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakAugust 11, 2018Polish, Poland, Zubrowka, Robbie Robson, Meyvn, Uptown, Adam Eton, Laurel Elm, Tonic, CloveComment
Jalapeno Business
Jalapeno Business

This spicy, fresh take on a classic Daiquiri is also a dad joke. “What do you call a nosy pepper? Jalapeño business.”

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Moderate, RumMike AugustyniakAugust 7, 2018Cruzan, Cruzan Light, Lime, Daiquiri, Jalapeno, Orange BittersComment
Dillicious Fizz
Dillicious Fizz

Make use of your leftover dill (even if it’s wilted!) and cucumber to make a sweet-and-savory drinking vinegar that’s perfect for a refreshing alcoholic or N/A fizz.

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Gin, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 31, 2018Beam Suntory, Good Acre Farm Share, Vinegar, Shrub, Dill, Cucumber, Effen, Sipsmith, SavoryComment
Direct Currant
Direct Currant

Splitting the difference between the classic Manhattan and the Wisconsin version, this bold yet balanced cocktail takes on an earthy note from fresh blackcurrants.

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Brandy, Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 24, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Beam Suntory, Tattersall, Italiano, Sweet Vermouth, Manhattan, Bittercube, Bolivar, Apple BrandyComment
Choy to the World!
Choy to the World!

A vegetal play on the classic Vesper, this is a great drink for your next James Bond-themed garden party!

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Gin, Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 17, 2018Bok Choy, Lillet, Lillet Blanc, Plymouth, Mimi Le, Hai Hai, Northeast, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm Share, VesperComment
Garden of Earthly Delights
Garden of Earthly Delights

With a strikingly vibrant color and a earthy, delicate flavor, this cocktail is a summer show-stopper.

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Vodka, ModerateMike AugustyniakJuly 10, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Effen, Beam Suntory, Trish Gavin, Beet, Honey, DillComment
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