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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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  • Non Alcoholic 11
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Little Bird Told Me So...
Little Bird Told Me So...

A versatile cocktail, made with the clear spirit of your choosing, and just the right amount of heat from Thai chili peppers.

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Moderate, Rum, Vodka, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 30, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Elliot Manthey, Thai Chili, Alander, White Rum, Orange Juice, Bird Chile, Fish Sauce, Salt, LimeComment
Bourbon Onion Jam
Bourbon Onion Jam

Not a exactly a cocktail, but not just a condiment either. Jam on.

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Advanced, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 23, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Bottled in Bond Act, Bodalen, Black Pepper, Maple Syrup, Balsamic Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Onion, Butter, Thyme, Olive Oil, SaltComment
20/20
20/20

Pull out the juicer for this vibrant, earthy take on a Moscow Mule.

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Moderate, RumMike AugustyniakSeptember 16, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Elliot Manthey, Carrot, Ginger, Ginger Beer, Alander, White rumComment
Crispy Collins
Crispy Collins

An aromatic way to use up the celery scraps that would otherwise hit the garbage or compost bin.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 9, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Celery, Syva, Angostura, Lemon, SaltComment
Electra!
Electra!

A fresh, vibrant, homemade Bloody Mary featuring the sweet Carmen pepper.

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Vodka, ModerateMike AugustyniakSeptember 2, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Syva, Carmen Pepper, Tomato, Bloody MaryComment
Cabin Cooler
Cabin Cooler

A sweet, easy-sipping taste of classic summer flavors.

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Rum, ModerateMike AugustyniakAugust 26, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Alander, White Rum, Watermelon, Balsamic VinegarComment
Feather Frond
Feather Frond

This spin on the 1930s-era Devil’s Own cocktail introduces the sweet aromatics of fresh fennel.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakAugust 19, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Fennel, Blanc Vermouth, Cocchi Americano, Cointreau, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Dolin Blanc, Elliot MantheyComment
Melon King
Melon King

Almost like a gazpacho, this cocktail has all the flavor bases covered.

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Rum, EasyMike AugustyniakAugust 12, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Melon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Jalapeno, Alander, Elliot MantheyComment
Heart Beets
Heart Beets

Strikingly beautiful, earthy, and sweet.

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Gin, AdvancedMike AugustyniakAugust 5, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Beet, Beets, Egg, Solveig, Honey, PeychaudsComment
Larry's Garden
Larry's Garden

Less filling than a Bloody Mary, this still-earthy drink is a walk through the garden, in a glass.

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Advanced, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 29, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Syva, Carrot, Tomato, CilantroComment
Angelica Pickles
Angelica Pickles

A Collins-style cocktail with big, bold, savory flavors.

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Gin, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 22, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Nick Pascuzzi, Robb Jones, Rice Wine Vinegar, Rice, Vinegar, Gustaf, Cucumber, Dill, Parsley, AngosturaComment
Cool As A...
Cool As A...

A refreshing combination of classic cocktail buddies: gin and cucumber.

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Gin, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 15, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Elliot Manthey, Gustaf, Navy Strength, CucumberComment
Dilly Dally Sour

A classic sour-style cocktail with the added freshness of dill.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 8, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Bodalen, Dill, Peychauds, SyvaComment
Parsley Party!
Parsley Party!

A refreshing daiquiri variation that’s bright, citrusy, and vegetal.

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Easy, RumMike AugustyniakJune 30, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Nick Pascuzzi, Elliot Manthey, Alander, Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Blanc Vermouth, ParsleyComment
The Peas Knees
The Peas Knees

The classic flavor combination of mint and fresh peas makes a refreshing, creamy spring treat

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJune 24, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Gustaf, Navy Strength, Peas, Mint, Robb Jones, Nick PascuzziComment
Rhubarb Vodka Tonic
Rhubarb Vodka Tonic

This riff on a vodka tonic includes a sweet-tart note delivered by farm-fresh rhubarb.

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Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 15, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Syva, Rhubarb, Tonic, Elliot MantheyComment
New York (Mills) Sour

A New York Sour get the Minnesota treatment with homegrown Far North Spirits whiskey (rye or bourbon; your choice), designed to pair perfectly with hearty Fall stews.

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Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakOctober 15, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Roknar, Bodalen, Red WineComment
Ginger Apple Rum Rickey

Light-bodied but richly spiced, this effervescent refresher will bridge the gap between Summer and Fall weather.

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Moderate, RumMike AugustyniakOctober 8, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Alander, Spiced Rum, Apple, Apple Cider, Apple Juice, Soda, GingerComment
Fall Fire
Fall Fire

A momentary infusion of Thai Chili peppers into Aperol turns up the heat in this Boulevardier-adjacent fall fling.

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Easy, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 1, 2019Far North Spirits, Good Acre Farm Share, Thai Chili, Aperol, Cherry, Cherry Heering, RoknarComment
Summer Sunset
Summer Sunset

Aged rum, the cherry-butterscotch flavor of ground cherries, and locally made autumn-ginger tea make this hot toddy perfect for cool fall evenings.

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Moderate, RumMike AugustyniakSeptember 24, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Well Rooted, Well Rooted Tea, Tea, Angostura, Ginger, Ground Cherry, Alander, Aged RumComment
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