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Mike Augustyniak

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Mike Drop

Mike Drop

Herbs and gin combine with citrus and Bénédictine in this summery lowball cocktail.

GinMike AugustyniakMay 24, 2016Tattersall, Thyme, Rosemary, Dolin, Benadictine, Regan's, Orange, Ryan Barott, Hi-Lo Diner, MinneapolisComment

Fresh Sage White Flip

Fresh Sage White Flip

A sour-style cocktail with sage-infused spirits that's a pretty and perfect summer sipper.

GinMike AugustyniakMay 21, 2016Art in the Age, French Meadow, Bluestem, Minneapolis, Sour, FlipComment

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

Ares III

Ares III

Hibiscus syrup and gin combine to update the classic "Scofflaw" cocktail with a Martian glow.

GinMike AugustyniakFebruary 27, 2016Elliot Manthey, Spoon and Stable, Gavin Kaysen, Minneapolis, EggComment

Southside

Southside

Notes of grapefruit, orange, and apricot lend a twist to the classic Southside cocktail.

GinMike AugustyniakFebruary 6, 2016Tattersall, Dimmi, Richfield, Lyn65, Travis Serbus, MintComment

Fire Woman

Fire Woman

A winter classic that draws flavor from in-season blood oranges.

Gin, Liqueur, WineMike AugustyniakJanuary 23, 2016Blood oranges, Orange, Monin, Cava, Sparkling Wine, Johnny Michaels, The Alchemist, White Bear Lake, SuburbsComment

Norway José

Norway José

This sour-style cocktail calls on egg whites to blend savory caraway and anise.

GinMike AugustyniakJanuary 9, 2016Linie, Grand Marnier, Sour, Egg, Tongue In Cheek, St. PaulComment

Stamos Fizz

Stamos Fizz

An interpretation of the classic Ramos Gin Fizz by Tattersall Distilling; Minneapolis's hottest distillery.

GinMike AugustyniakAugust 22, 2015Barrel Aged Gin, Orange Crema, Tattersall, M, Minneapolis, Bennett Johnson, Ramos Fizz, FizzComment