Basil — Mike's Mix Double Shot Blog — Mike Augustyniak

Mike Augustyniak

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.

Search Recipes

Posts tagged Basil

Blendid

A fruit-forward adult smoothie with an herbaceous undertone.

Easy, RumMike AugustyniakAugust 16, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Lime, Far North Spirits, Basil, CantaloupeComment

Chromeo

This gin drink is summer in a glass, with sweet basil and cucumber notes.

Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 19, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Lime, Far North Spirits, Cucumber, Basil, SolveigComment

Kakarot

Sweet, earthy, fragrant spice.

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

Melon King

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

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

The Double Basil

The Double Basil

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

Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakAugust 28, 2018Basil Hayden's, Basil, AperolComment

Basil Lemonade

Basil Lemonade

Basil is ready to be picked now, and added to a boozy lemonade mix featuring Blue Henn Artisanal Tonic

Gin, Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 2, 2018Blue Henn, Tonic, Minnesota Made, Kari Madore, Julia Brosz, Lemonade, BasilComment

Mayahuel

Mayahuel

This cocktail pays its respect to Mayan Culture, and owes its flavor to Mexican cuisine, making use of juiced sweet corn and mezcal.

RumMike AugustyniakSeptember 16, 2017Popol Vuh, Corn, Licor 43, Del Maguey, Mezcal, Cruzan, Rum, Basil, Serrano Pepper, Jamie Carlson, Lyn65, Northeast, Minneapolis, PaprikaComment

Garden Grove

A fresh and herbal take on the light, bright Lemon Drop cocktail.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 26, 2017Bryan Gooding, Lake & Irving, Effen, Dashfire, Cucumber, Basil, Minneapolis, Uptown, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Tunnels Are In, Walls Are Out

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

Basil Gimlet

Basil Gimlet

The classic gimlet gets an herbaceous update.

GinMike AugustyniakNovember 19, 2016Lime, Gimlet, Basil, Radisson, Radisson Red, OUIBar, Minneapolis, Joe Ross, Solveig, Far North Spirits, Ryan Foley, CarlsonComment

Cocktail Herb Garden

Cocktail Herb Garden

Growing your own herbs for cocktails is fresh, easy, and way cheaper than buying them.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakMay 14, 2016Herb, Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Mint, Basil, Cilantro, Susie Bachman, Bachmans, Strawberry

Obregon Margarita

Obregon Margarita

The 2015 City Pages Best Margarita combines basil and serrano peppers for a little tingly heat.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakApril 30, 2016Margarita, Basil, Serrano Pepper, Jenna Schaar, Minneapolis, Sonora GrillComment