You're My Boy Blue!

A blueberry-poblano mezcal margarita with just the amount of smoke and warmth.

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

Morelo Sour

The classic American bourbon sour gets a south-of-the-border flair.

Easy, Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 15, 2018Cabin Still, Sour, Northeast, Popol, Centro, Mike Dougherty, Perfect Puree, Chipotle, Pierre Ferrand, Orange CuracaoComment

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

Hai of the Storm

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

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

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

Spicy Pineapple Daiquiri

Fresh jalepeños come together with sweet pineappl, tangy lime, and aged rum for a complex but balanced daiquiri.

A Cucumber's Vida Loca

This surprising twist on the traditional Vodka Soda pairs fresh cucumber, parsley, and apple vodka.

Tunnels Are In, Walls Are Out

An herbaceous and sparkling Prosecco-topped margarita

Butternut Squash Daiquiri

Earthy, savory, and gorgeous, butternut squash puree lends a wintry note to this sour-style cocktail.

Vodka, RumMike AugustyniakJanuary 7, 2017Cafe Alma, Northeast, Minneapolis, Alex Roberts, Bittercube, Nick Kosevich, James BeardComment

Carrot Mimosa

Fresh carrot juice adds a vibrant, earthy, sweet, and easy upgrade to the traditional mimosa.

Gin, WineMike AugustyniakJanuary 7, 2017Aquavit, Gamle Ode, Carrot, Orange, Apple, Bittercube, Bolivar, Minneapolis, Northeast, Alex Roberts, Cafe Alma, Nick Kosevich, James BeardComment

Passive-Aggressive

The Passive-Aggressive combines soft, velvety sherry and strong-willed gin with a bit of black pepper spice.

Gin, LiqueurMike AugustyniakDecember 10, 2016Sherry, Orgeat, Minneapolis, Ann Kim, Lola, Northeast, Angostura, LetherbeeComment

Young Joni Old Fashioned

This sweeter, milder take on an Old Fashioned cocktail uses brandy as its base.

BrandyMike AugustyniakDecember 8, 2016Old Fashioned, Ann Kim, Pizzeria Lola, Chamomile, Minneapolis, Northeast, Pierre Ferrand, Cognac, Bittercube, BolivarComment

Evil Headhunter

Halloween is the perfect time to get freaky with tiki cocktails. Make the Evil Headhunter for your party: one at a time, or in a batch!

RumMike AugustyniakOctober 22, 2016Orgeat, Trader Vic's, Falernum, Tiki, Kitsch, Coffee Liqueur, Orange, Northeast, Minneapolis, Patio, Max Clough, Psycho Suzi's, PineappleComment

6 Horse

Rich, velvety, and smooth, drink this low-proof cocktail now in the fickle fall weather.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakOctober 15, 2016Angostura, Sour, Egg, Ole Johnson, Randy Gray, Northeast, Minneapolis, Red Stag Supper Club, Kim BartmannComment

Singapore Sling

Hold onto summer a little longer with this taste of the islands, using locally made Tattersall Sour Cherry.

Swampwater

Herbal Chartreuse liqueur, pineapple, and lime make this a top-shelf version of the classic cocktail, with no added sugar.

LiqueurMike AugustyniakJune 18, 2016Chartreuse, Pineapple, Collins, Norseman, Minneapolis, Northeast, Keith MrotekComment

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