I'm Literally Roasting

Smoky charred pepper meets pineapple and citrus.

Moderate, GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 6, 2022Good Acre Farm Share, Meteor Bar, Robb Jones, Solveig, Poblano, Pepper, Charred, Roast, PineappleComment

Jalapeño Hideaway

A surprising mix of vegetal and tropical, with a hidden hint of (user-controlled) peppery spice. Sure to become a summer favorite!

Easy, VodkaMike AugustyniakAugust 6, 2019Good Acre Farm Share, Far North Spirits, Pineapple, Mint, JalapenoComment

Saint Paul Sling

This rhubarb riff on the classic Singapore Sling just might become the tropical drink of the summer.

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

Mike's Mix Holiday Gift Guide - 2017

Gift ideas for the cocktail & bar enthusiast on your list!

The Montana

Intense fruit flavor with no alcohol.

Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakOctober 21, 2017Coconut Water, Pineapple, PomegranateComment

Spicy Pineapple Daiquiri

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

Milk Punch

Don't let the name fool you; this punch is silky, not creamy, and the recipe dates back to the 1600s.

That Carrot Drink

Fresh carrot juice, rum, sherry and... edible dirt?... make this kitschy Nordic Tiki drink.

RumMike AugustyniakJanuary 14, 2017Sherry, Bittercube, Pineapple, Carrot, Plantation 3 Star, Can Can Wonderland, St. Paul, Golf, Nick Kosevich, Robert Clapp, Tiki, Nordic TikiComment

Pineapple Mimosa

Elevate your New Year's Day mimosa beyond basic with this easy tropical twist.

WineMike AugustyniakDecember 30, 2016Mimosa, Pineapple, Cava, Spain, France, Bittercube, Bolivar, Chambord, St. Germain, St. Genevieve, Minneapolis, Brie RolandComment

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

Smack Shack Hurricane

The signature drink of Bourbon Street gets a makeover for Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood.

Carver County Nacional Punch

A batched version of the Prohibition-era rum classic makes use of a vodka that's distilled to have a hint of vanilla.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJune 25, 2016J. Carver, Pineapple, Sparkling Wine, Rothman & Winter, Apricot, Batch, Robb Jones, Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis, PunchComment

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

White Sangria

White sangria is a refreshing alternative to the more-common red variety, and is an easy-make ahead item for any camping trip.

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

Euphegenia Doubtfire Dear

Burnt rosemary and cinnamon add a firey flair to this Tiki cocktail.

RumMike AugustyniakMarch 12, 2016Stillwater, Joe Ehlenz, LoLo, Rosemary, Tiki, Falernum, Suburbs, PineappleComment

Mark Rosen's South Beach Retreat

Coconut, tequila, pineapple, and lemon meld into a mild, nutty, toasted-coconut island sipper.

Rum, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakMarch 12, 2016Coconut, Maraschino, Pineapple, LoLo, Joe Ehlenz, Stillwater, Mark Rosen, KFANComment

Paradise By The Boiler Room Light

Featuring St. Paul-made spirits, this fun and fruity tiki-inspired drink will perk up your winter blahs.

RumMike AugustyniakJanuary 9, 201611 Wells, Luxardo, Maraschino, Pineapple, Dashfire, Tongue In Cheek, St. Paul, Ryan Huesby

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