Strawberry-Ginger Mojito

Sweet and minty, with a hint of ginger, this sparkling summer refresher is perfect for long afternoons on the patio or in the backyard.

Rum, ModerateMike AugustyniakJune 20, 2018Cruzan, Strawberry, Ginger Beer, Mint, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Hai of the Storm

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

Alander Bobsled

The Minnesota-made spiced rum in this Sidecar-like cocktail adds an unexpected layer of winter spice.

RumMike AugustyniakFebruary 17, 2018Fig + Farro, Ryan Matheson, Uptown, Calhoun Square, Vegan, VegetarianComment

Next Up... Sugar!

A sweet treat from a southeast Asian street gives added dimension to this Daiquiri.

RumMike AugustyniakDecember 2, 2017Sugarcane, Thai Basil, Plantation 3 Star, Lime, Daiquir, Daiquiri, Birk Grudem, Hola ArepaComment

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

Sweet & Spicy Squash Soda

This cocktail will help you ease into the fall weather with it's spicy, yet sweet flavors.

RumMike AugustyniakOctober 18, 2017Cruzan, Mimi, Zen, Minneapolis, Butternut Squash, Orange, Cinn, Vanilla, Cor, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg, Anise, Apple, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

PSL (Pepper, Sauza, Lime)

Designed to warm your insides, like the other "PSL," but without the syrupy sweetness.

Rum, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 27, 2017Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, Sauza, Cruzan, Carmen Pepper, Cinnamon, Black Walnut, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

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

Stay Grounded

A light refreshing cocktail that combines the juiciness of ground cherries with the floral sweetness of honeydew.

Spicy Pineapple Daiquiri

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

Old Cuban

A fun and fancy riff on the Mojito that takes advantage of fresh mint!

Rum, WineMike AugustyniakJune 20, 2017Jason Suss, A Proper Pour, Mint, Lime, Angostura, Cava, Cruzan, Beam Suntory, Sparkling Wine, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

You Scratched My Anchor!

A two-ingredient cocktail...one of which is beer... that's both potent and potable for Memorial Day fun.

Beer, RumMike AugustyniakMay 20, 2017Pimms, Olympia, Chartreuse, Norseman, 612 Brew, Unrated Rye, IPA, Ben Quam, Tim Schaaf, St. Paul, Green LanternComment

Dapper Dan

A biscuity IPA combines with aged rum to make this deeply complex summertime coupe.

Flaming Margarita

A margarita made with rum? Sacrilege! This isn't your normal rum, though.

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

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

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

Autumn Tiki

Spice-forward and not as sweet, this is a tiki cocktail for the late summer and early fall.

Smack Shack Hurricane

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

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