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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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  • Moderate 35
  • Non Alcoholic 11
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  • Tequila & Mezcal 29
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Chili Tincture
Chili Tincture

Navy Strength gin extracts the heat from Thai Chile peppers to use in any cocktail.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 22, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Pepper, Hot Peppers, Thai Chili, TinctureComment
Health Nut
Health Nut

Savory, bright, and layered

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 15, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Carrot, Dill, Pickle, BrineComment
Seasons Change
Seasons Change

A savory, vegetal daisy-style cocktail, made with gin, but in the style of a Margarita.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 8, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Pepper, Hot Peppers, Bell Pepper, Curacao, Dry Curacao, CointreauComment
House Special Vodka
House Special Vodka

This week's recipe is sure to be a hit for those with a passion for heat!

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 1, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Pepper, Hot Peppers, Garlic, Black Pepper, Du Nord Craft Spirits, SyvaComment
Melon Baller Slushie
Melon Baller Slushie

This slushie is about as refreshing as it gets, and can be served without alcohol if desired.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakAugust 24, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Herbs, Watermelon, Lime, CilantroComment
Cantaloupe Cooler
Cantaloupe Cooler

Easy, fresh, and versatile, this gimlet-inspired cocktail is the solution for your leftover herbs.

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Easy, GinMike AugustyniakAugust 17, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Cantaloupe, Herbs, Soda, Club Soda, LemonComment
Marketplace Daiquiri
Marketplace Daiquiri

Sweet & refreshing cantaloupe meets a hint of heat and umami.

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Rum, EasyMike AugustyniakAugust 10, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Jalapeno, Cantaloupe, Alander, Salt, LimeComment
Beet Vodka!
Beet Vodka!

For fans of sipping neat comes this easy upgrade to your off-the-shelf vodka.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakAugust 3, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Black Pepper, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Pepper, Beet, Beets, SyvaComment
Kakarot
Kakarot

Sweet, earthy, fragrant spice.

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Vodka, Moderate, Rum, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 27, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Earl Giles, Reed's, Ginger Beer, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Carrot, BasilComment
Way South Side
Way South Side

Coriander and Cilantro make this citrusy spin on a Southside.

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Moderate, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 20, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Southside, Coriander, Cilantro, Cucumber, Orange Bitters, SolveigComment
Remolacha
Remolacha

Rum-and-Coke fans will love this garden-fresh spin on the house-party classic.

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Rum, ModerateMike AugustyniakJuly 13, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Alander, Spiced Rum, Beet, Angostura, Cuba Libre, Cola, CokeComment
Dillinger Pour
Dillinger Pour

A light, bright, effervescent Collins featuring fresh dill.

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Gin, Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 6, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Anna's Garden, Earl Giles, Reed's, Ginger Beer, Dill, Du Nord Craft SpiritsComment
You're My Boy Blue!
You're My Boy Blue!

A blueberry-poblano mezcal margarita with just the amount of smoke and warmth.

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Easy, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJuly 3, 2021Minneapolis, Alex Zweber, Surdyk's, Side Bar, Northeast, La Luna, Cupreata, Mezcal, Shrub, Sharab Shrubs, Blueberries, Poblano, Tattersall, Orange CremaComment
Wild & Pear Free
Wild & Pear Free

Non-alcoholic, or with a shot of gin or elderflower vodka, this pear soda is a sure summer refresher.

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Non Alcoholic, Moderate, Gin, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 3, 2021Minneapolis, Alex Zweber, Surdyk's, Side Bar, NortheastComment
Perseid Meteor Shower
Perseid Meteor Shower

Notes of citrus, pepper, and anise make this martini-style cocktail one for the savory-lovers in the crowd.

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Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 29, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Lillet Blanc, Gentiane, Cocchi Americano, Saler'sComment
South-Facing Garden
South-Facing Garden

A classic Gin Rickey, but with added floral, herbaceous depth, and starring Solveig Anna’s Garden Gin.

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Gin, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 22, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Anna's Garden, Angelica, Peas, Mint, Soda, Club SodaComment
Here To Shave The Day
Here To Shave The Day

A riff on the crisp, classic, savory Martini utilizing Minnesota’s early season farm offerings as garnish

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Gin, Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 15, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Elliot, DuComment
Condessa
Condessa

A deep, ruby-red smoky mezcal cocktail in the style of a Manhattan that is perfect for winter’s chill.

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Easy, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakFebruary 13, 2021Mezcal, Cupreata, Sage, Port, Tawny, Adam Gorski, Ann Kim, Minneapolis, Uptown, CynarComment
Sound Advice
Sound Advice

A homemade, garden-kissed version of a once-secret simple syrup and spiced rum from Far North Spirits brings fall warmth to this tiki drink.

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Moderate, RumMike AugustyniakOctober 14, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Elliot Manthey, Alander, Lime, Spiced Rum, Grapefruit, Sage, CinnamonComment
Chilled Garlic Vodka
Chilled Garlic Vodka

Great as a Bloody Mary base, or for sipping neat with your favorite Nordic food.

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Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakOctober 7, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Robb Jones, Garlic, Black Pepper, Syva, Caraway Seeds, CarawayComment
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