Milano Torino

A two ingredient cocktail that's more than the sum of it's parts, and perfect for a last-minute brunch.

Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakMarch 31, 2018Punt e Mes, Campari, Low Proof, Jesse Held, St. PaulComment

King's Coffee

A delicious vamp on a brandy Manhattan, featuring a special coffee liqueur.

Tilling & Harvest

An update to the classic "Last Word" cocktail with bright cucumber vodka and herbaceous Yellow Chartreuse.

Vodka, LiqueurMike AugustyniakSeptember 30, 2017Prairie, Organic, Cucumber, Yellow Chartreuse, St. Germain, Phillips Distilling, Ryan Van SplinterComment

My Neighbor the Hibagon

Modeled after the traditional Grasshopper, this recipe is both vegan and free from artificial flavors and neon-green colors.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakSeptember 23, 2017Tempus Fugit, Creme De Cacao, Creme de Minthe, Mint, Tofu, Heavy Cream, Orgeat, Pierre Ferrand, CognacComment

Death in the Afternoon

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

Contemporary Pastis Cocktail

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

LiqueurMike AugustyniakFebruary 23, 2017Comment

Black Walnut Manhattan

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

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

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

Mercury Express

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

6 Horse

Rich, velvety, and smooth, drink this low-proof cocktail now in the fickle fall weather.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakOctober 15, 2016Angostura, Sour, Egg, Ole Johnson, Randy Gray, Northeast, Minneapolis, Red Stag Supper Club, Kim BartmannComment

Swampwater

Herbal Chartreuse liqueur, pineapple, and lime make this a top-shelf version of the classic cocktail, with no added sugar.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakJune 18, 2016Chartreuse, Pineapple, Collins, Norseman, Minneapolis, Northeast, Keith MrotekComment

Still Kickin' Cocktail

Summer flavors of ginger, lime, and cucumber combine with bubbly to make this refreshing summer sparkler.

Salty Caramel Lemon Drop

Frothy, unpretentious, and fun, the Salty Caramel Lemon Drop is savory.

Vodka, LiqueurMike AugustyniakJanuary 23, 2016Caramel, Monin, Cava, Key Lime, Johnny Michaels, White Bear Lake, The Alchemist, SuburbsComment

Fire Woman

A winter classic that draws flavor from in-season blood oranges.

Gin, Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakJanuary 23, 2016Blood oranges, Orange, Monin, Cava, Sparkling Wine, Johnny Michaels, The Alchemist, White Bear Lake, SuburbsComment

Champagne Cocktail

6Smith's seasonal twist on a classic Champagne Cocktail made for winter.

Brandy, LiqueurMike AugustyniakDecember 26, 2015Prosecco, 6Smith, Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka, Marlon Hanson, Laird's, ChampagneComment

The Champagne High-Low Project

Champagne, and other sparkling wine, can seem a little inaccessible -- suitable for a toast at a celebration, or maybe in a Mimosa. One of the best reasons to pop the cork, though, may be because it's a random Wednesday night, and you're hungry for fast food.

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