Punky Buck

Baking spices in a pumpkin-beer based liqueur make this Whiskey-Ginger a next-level cure to the Autumn chill.

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.

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

Orchard Harvest

Combining rye, apple brandy, and fresh apple juice is a no-brainer for making a sour-style fall fling that delivers all-things-apple from the orchard to your glass.

Moderate, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 17, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Rokknar, Rye, Apple, Apple Brandy, Walnut, CinnamonComment

The Whiskey Agreement

From the world-renown Death & Co. comes this mixed-base whiskey-lovers Old Fashioned (that’s also a bit like a high-class Long Island Iced Tea).

I'll Toast To That!

Vanilla Brown Sugar Butter adds a soft & velvety taste to this cocktail that will warm you from the inside out.

Easy, RumMike AugustyniakOctober 9, 2018Good Acre Farm Share, Rum, Butter, Fall, Cruzan Dark, Cruzan, Beam Suntory, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Vanilla, HotComment

Surfing on Saturn

A make-at-home slushee version of perhaps the best-known gin-based Tiki cocktail.

Gin, ModerateMike AugustyniakJune 9, 2018Rose's, Grenadine, Cinnamon, Chili, Thai Chili, Hola Arepa, Katy Dimick, Pineapple, Lime, Goya, Passion Fruit, SlusheeComment

Hai of the Storm

The classic hurricane gets upgraded to Category 6 status with this fantastic slushee adaptation.

Hibiscus Punch (N/A)

Light and vibrant, but not syrupy sweet, this is a great no-proof option for your guests.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakFebruary 10, 2018Cinnamon, Hibiscus, TeaSource, Honey, 7-UP, SpriteComment

Teeling Toddy

A classic hot toddy that's easy-drinking thanks to Irish whiskey.

The Cutoff

The natural pairing of grapefruit and cinnamon make this non-alcoholic winter offering sing.

Old Town Saigon

Hai Hai's version of the Old Fashioned highlights Cognac with Thai cinnamon.

BrandyMike AugustyniakDecember 2, 2017Maison Rouge, Cinnamon, Saigon Cinnamon, orange, Demerara, Birk Grudem, Hola Arepa, NortheastComment

Pumpkin Spice Lawsuit

This lawyer-approved latte takes some extra effort to prep, but the ingredients will last several weeks and natural flavors can't be beat.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakNovember 25, 2017Five Watt, Beltrami, Minneapolis, Lee Carter, Cinnamon, Clove, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Latte, EspressoComment

Dancing in the Moonlight

Real pumpkin puree, fall spices, an a rich rum are suspended in this silky flip.

RumMike AugustyniakNovember 18, 2017Borough, North Loop, Minneapolis, Jesse Held, Plantation, Plantation 5 Year, Egg, Flip, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspice DramComment

Chai Rye Cold Press

This Irish-Coffee lookalike is designed to play mind games with you.

Beer, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakNovember 11, 2017Kieran's Irish Pub, Ryan LeClaire, Minneapolis, Bent Paddle, Coffee, Nitro Cold Press, Chai, Tea, Ginger, Cardamom, CinnamonComment

Happy Harvest

Cinnamon, honey, and apple are highlighted in this savory egg-white cocktail.

VodkaMike AugustyniakOctober 11, 2017Effen, Apple, Honey, Egg, Cinnamon, Bryan Gooding, Lake & Irving, Uptown, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

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

German Fire Punch (Feuerzangenbowle)

Set this punch on fire as a part of a German holiday tradition.

WineMike AugustyniakDecember 24, 2016Wine, Mulled, Cinnamon, Anise, German, Germany, AC Hotel, Minneapolis, Fire Punch, Holiday, Tradition, Clove, Orange, Pinot NoirComment

Goddess Freyja

This fall-flavored cocktail is as eclectic and flavorful as its Norse namesake.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakDecember 3, 2016Licor 43, Apple, Cider, Cinnamon, Lemon, Trish Gavin, Minneapolis, North Loop, Hewing HotelComment

The Fig is Up

Fig-infused Cognac and wine syrup (delicious enough, alone, to serve on pancakes!) combine in this simple stunner of a fall cocktail.

Brandy, WineMike AugustyniakSeptember 17, 2016Cognac, Fig, Red Wine, Cabernet, Red Cow, Ian Lowther, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Edina, Cinnamon, Lemon

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