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

Wild & Pear Free

Non-alcoholic, or with a shot of gin or elderflower vodka, this pear soda is a sure summer refresher.

Non Alcoholic, Moderate, Gin, VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 3, 2021Minneapolis, Alex Zweber, Surdyk's, Side Bar, NortheastComment

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

Demi Manhattan

A spirited, vegetal, briny riff on the classic Manhattan

Bourbon & Whiskey, EasyMike AugustyniakJune 8, 2019Minneapolis, Demi, Robb Jones, Knob Creek, Beam Suntory, Dolin, Dolin Genepy, Genepy, Bonal, Laphroaig, Scotch, Dashfire, Bay Leaf, SaltComment

This Is Paris, and You're Drunk

Somewhere between a Sidecar and a classic French 75, this cocktail is a potent but approachable winter sipper.

Easy, Brandy, WineMike AugustyniakFebruary 9, 2019P.S. Steak, Jeff Rogers, Minneapolis, Pierre Ferrand, Benedictine, Prose, Sparkling Wine, Combier, CointreauComment

Clover Club

The classic Clover Club is a bright, refreshing cocktail with a nod to winter spice.

Gin, ModerateMike AugustyniakFebruary 9, 2019P.S. Steak, Jeff Rogers, Minneapolis, Gordon's, Raspberry, Lemon, EggComment

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

Choy to the World!

A vegetal play on the classic Vesper, this is a great drink for your next James Bond-themed garden party!

Gin, Vodka, EasyMike AugustyniakJuly 17, 2018Bok Choy, Lillet, Lillet Blanc, Plymouth, Mimi Le, Hai Hai, Northeast, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm Share, VesperComment

Harmon Place

It has a taste like an Aperol Spritz, and a recipe that’s more like a Negroni.

Gin, AdvancedMike AugustyniakJune 23, 2018Aperol, Letherbee, Grapefruit, Lime, Club Soda, Aperol Spritz, 4Bells, Pride, Gay, Gay Pride, Tim McKenna, Andy Sanford, Minneapolis, Loring Park, DifficultComment

Margarita Pequeña

Light and refreshing, with approximately a third of the alcohol, this margarita-style low-proof cocktail can spend the day with you.

WineMike AugustyniakApril 28, 2018Low Proof, Robb Jones, Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis, Margarita, Dolin, Dry Vermouth, Pierre Ferrand, Orange Curacao, Orange Bitters, LimeComment

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

The Cedar

Cedar-infused bourbon and Italian liqueur make for a terrific Old Fashioned

Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakFebruary 10, 2018Elijah Craig, Solerno, Blood Orange, Fee Brothers, Old Fashioned, Angostura, Cedar, Italian Eatery, South Minneapolis, MinneapolisComment

Need a Cocktail Near The Super Bowl? Check This First.

There are dozens of great cocktail bars that are withing walking distance of the Big Game. Click here to see which are open, and when!

Mike AugustyniakJanuary 26, 2018SBLII, Super Bowl LII, Super Bowl, MinneapolisComment

Toro y Gallo

Classic Argentinian flavors and fresh ginger make this Moscow Mule go the extra mile.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJanuary 6, 2018Moscow Mule, Ginger, Ginger Beer, Tea, TeaSource, Yerba Mate, Martina, Minneapolis, Darrin Commerford, Adam WitherspoonComment

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

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

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

Not Far From The Tree

Green-apple infused vodka, cranberry liqueur, and dry vermouth make this a great Negroni stand-in for Thanksgiving.

VodkaMike AugustyniakNovember 18, 2017Borough, North Loop, Minneapolis, Jesse Held, Dolin, Dry Vermouth, Leopold Brothers, Cranberry, Lemon Bitters, Green AppleComment

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