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Mike Augustyniak

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Great eScape

The most sparing of cocktails—the vodka Martini—is the perfect vessel for adding savory to your glass. In this case, fresh garlic scapes.

Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 29, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Far North Spirits, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Lillet Blanc, Gentiane, Cocchi Americano, Saler'sComment

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.

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

Feather Frond

This spin on the 1930s-era Devil’s Own cocktail introduces the sweet aromatics of fresh fennel.

Easy, GinMike AugustyniakAugust 19, 2020Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Fennel, Blanc Vermouth, Cocchi Americano, Cointreau, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc, Dolin Blanc, Elliot MantheyComment

Summer's Radishing Glow

Summer's Radishing Glow

This drink is dressed innocently in pink, but the peppery radishes pack a punch that will give you pause…and then draw you back for more.

Easy, GinMike AugustyniakJuly 3, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Solveig, Radish, Cocchi Americano, Grapefruit, PeychaudsComment

Demi Low-Proof Margarita

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

Mad Monk

Mad Monk

Green Chartreuse and ginger syrup are set off by a smoked-salt rim in this riff on a margarita

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakJuly 9, 2016Herradura, Reposado, Cocchi Americano, Ginger, sour, Smoked, Margarita, Smoky, Chartreuse, Icehouse, Minneapolis, Antonio Perez-Cajina, Eat StreetComment

Fjord Fiesta

Fjord Fiesta

This custom Tiki drink uses a Nordic gin called Aquavit, instead of rum, to give a crisp flavor that's not overly sweet.

GinMike AugustyniakMarch 25, 2016vermouth, Cocchi Americano, Tattersall, cinnamon, Tiki, Minneapolis, Curacao, PineappleComment

Ruby Rosalita

Ruby Rosalita

This twist on a Negroni uses mezcal, a type of tequila, to add a smoky flavor.

Mike AugustyniakFebruary 6, 2016Cocchi Americano, Campari, Cappelletti, Grapefruit, Richfield, Lyn65, Travis Serbus, NegroniComment