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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

Dillinger Pour

A light, bright, effervescent Collins featuring fresh dill.

Gin, Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 6, 2021Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Anna's Garden, Earl Giles, Reed's, Ginger Beer, Dill, Du Nord Craft SpiritsComment

The Cutoff

The Cutoff

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

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakDecember 23, 2017Nate McLemore Raczkowski, Constantine, Jesse Held, Earl Giles, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Soda, Grapefruit, Orange, Jester Concepts, Minneapolis, Bittercube, Blackstrap, ChristmasComment

Kringle Collins

Kringle Collins

Caramel, hazlenut, allspice and cranberry make this well-rounded, effervescent cocktail perfect for Christmas gatherings

BrandyMike AugustyniakDecember 23, 2017Earl Giles, Jesse Held, Jester Concepts, Nate McLemore Raczkowski, Sage, Tonic, Sherry, Cream Sherry, Bittercube, Bolivar, Allspice Dram, Allspice, Pierre Ferrand, Cranberry, Minneapolis, ChristmasComment

Stubborn Mule

Stubborn Mule

Not all Mule cocktails come from Moscow, or have vodka in them; try this version, made with American bourbon.

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 29, 2016Mule, Ginger, Ginger Beer, Wild, Ordway, Science Museum of Minnesota, Rice Park, St. Paul, Kris Gigstad, Herb Brooks, Hockey, Xcel Energy Center, Earl GilesComment

How To Tame Your Dragon

How To Tame Your Dragon

A light and refreshing breakfast-style cocktail that uses the subtle flavor and texture of dragon fruit.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 3, 2016Dragon fruit, Don Julio, Anjeo, Blanco, Rothman & Winter, Apricot, Cocchi Americano Rosa, Lime, Honey, Grenadine, Earl Giles, Tyler Staples, Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, Iron Bartender

Pink Dragon

Pink Dragon

Exotic dragon fruit lends color and earthiness to this fruity tequila cocktail.

Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 3, 2016Reposado, Don Julio, Velvet Falernum, Falernum, Earl Giles, Honey, Lemon, Hola Arepa, Minneapolis, Katy Dimick, Kellen Bongartz, Huana, Guanabana, Mayan, Dragon fruit