You're My Boy Blue!

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

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

Condessa

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

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

Demi Low-Proof Margarita

This refreshing, vegetal, fruit-forward lower-proof riff on a Margarita uses Italian fortified wine as a base spirit.

Easy, Wine, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJune 8, 2019Minneapolis, Demi, Robb Jones, Low Proof, Cocchi Americano, Rothman & Winter, Bittercube, CorazonComment

Spiaggia del Carmen

Italy meets Mexico in this colorful take on the margarita.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Minnesota Heat Margarita

Chile liqueur infuses this margarita with just enough spice to qualify as Minnesota heat.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakMay 5, 2018Ancho Reyes, Ancho Chile, Hornitos, Beam Suntory, Margarita, Rojo, Cinco de Mayo, St. Louis ParkComment

Green Mary

Hands-down one of the best Bloodies I've ever had, because of a light, crisp, dill-laced "green" flavor.

Gin, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakApril 21, 2018Dill, Aquavit, Gamle Ode, Bloody Mary, Tomatillo, Green Tomato, Uptown, Minneapolis, Bittercube, Louie LaFleur, Michael Veazey, Marvel Bitters, Sal de Gusano, Cilantro, ReposadoComment

La Reina Margarita

"The Queen" of margaritas starts with high-quality ingredients to create a high-quality, balanced finish.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakFebruary 24, 2018Grand Marnier, Salt, Margarita, Lime, St. Paul, West 7th, El Burrito MercadoComment

Diamonte Pepino Margarita

The jalapeno heat in this margarita will make your lips tingle, balanced by cooling cucumber in a uniquely smooth tequila blend.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakOctober 7, 2017Reposado, Anjeo, Diamonte, Dobel, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Cointreau, Margarita, Barrio, Minneapolis, Lucas PriceComment

PSL (Pepper, Sauza, Lime)

Designed to warm your insides, like the other "PSL," but without the syrupy sweetness.

Rum, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 27, 2017Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, Sauza, Cruzan, Carmen Pepper, Cinnamon, Black Walnut, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Canta-Rita-Loupe

Fruit is in season for this fresh, vegetal margarita spin.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakAugust 30, 2017Andrew Robertson, Triple Sec, Cantaloupe, Blanco, Sauza, Cucumber, Coalition, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Bad Hombre

Lightly smoked mezcal meets a little heat, and one of the most enjoyable and unique glass rims, in this fun riff on a margarita.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakAugust 19, 2017Kimo Sabe, Joven Mezcal, Tattersall, Orange Crema, Agave, Serrano Pepper, Habanero, Tajin, Jalapeno, Wayzata, Lake MinnetonkaComment

Happy Jalisco

Peppers that originated in Galicia, Spain add a tangy twist to the traditional Margarita

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakAugust 9, 2017Bryan Gooding, Sauza, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Margarita, Padron, Padron Pepper, Pepper, Uptown, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Hora de Verano Hi-Ball

Smoky, with a hint of peppery spice, this highball is an alternative to the classic whiskey version.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJuly 29, 2017Matchetazo, Mezcal, Fresno Chili, Highball, Dalton and Wade, North Loop, Chris MasseyComment

Tunnels Are In, Walls Are Out

An herbaceous and sparkling Prosecco-topped margarita

Wine, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJuly 12, 2017Sauza, Beam Suntory, Lime, Basil, Stanley's Northeast Bar Room, Northeast, Jon Robinson, Minneapolis, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Exchange Rate

U.S. mint meets Mexican silver tequila, and is spiced with ginger in this sparkling margarita.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJuly 5, 2017Sauza, Ginger, Mint, Nate McLemore Raczkowski, Eat Street Social, Beam Suntory, Minneapolis, Eat Street, Sparkling, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Rhubarbarita

A less-sweet margarita with a Minnesota twist. It's simple, but sure to please guests when you have them over for a delightful dinner party.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJune 27, 2017Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Rhubarb, El Tesoro, Tequila, Blanco, Anjeo, Curacao, Cherry, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

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

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

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