Mill City Bootleg

This citrusy, fresh-tasting cocktail is a snap to make and won't compete with whatever it's being served with.

A Cucumber's Vida Loca

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

Garden Grove

A fresh and herbal take on the light, bright Lemon Drop cocktail.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 26, 2017Bryan Gooding, Lake & Irving, Effen, Dashfire, Cucumber, Basil, Minneapolis, Uptown, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Local Gardener's Cocktail

Green beans and parsley are not just for bloody marys! This vegetal-yet-crisp cocktail is a great break for the home gardener.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJuly 19, 2017Effen, Beam Suntory, Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Parsley, Green Beans, Chartreuse, Good Acre Farm ShareComment

Bugs Bloody

As the name suggests, earthy carrot juice makes an appearance in this smoother, less-acidic brunch favorite.

Screw in the Shoe

The unique spirit known as "vodskey," and a little carbonation, swings the traditional "Sex on the Beach" to a different direction.

Lex Cup

A Minnesota spin on the classic Pimm's Cup cocktail.

VodkaMike AugustyniakMarch 1, 2017Pimms, Cucumber, The Lexington, St. Paul, Geoffrey TrelstadComment

Westside

Whether you call it by the classic name, or call it a lemon mojito, this is a fun and refreshing recipe to easily please a crowd.

VodkaMike AugustyniakFebruary 4, 2017Mojito, Lemon, Farmington, Suburbs, Ralena Young, Pinnacle, Cointreau, MintComment

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

Hazeltine Bootleg

Sneak into the clubhouse at Hazeltine National Golf Club for the recipe to their signature cocktail, which Team USA will be sipping on for the Ryder Cup.

VodkaMike AugustyniakOctober 1, 2016Lemonade, Limeade, Key Lime, Mint, Bootleg, Hazeltine, Ryder Cup, Golf, Chaska, Batch Cocktail, SuburbsComment

Pink Squirrel

The classic ice cream cocktail ... re-imagined without the ice cream.

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

Purple Rain

Twin Cities bartenders are paying tribute to Prince by expressing themselves through spirits. The Purple Rain is award-winning Spoon and Stable's contribution.

Longfellow Lemonade

Craft cocktails return to Target Field in 2016 with a sweet 'n' sour spiked strawberry lemonade perfect for spring and summer.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 16, 2016Du Nord Craft Spirits, Target Field, Minnesota Twins, Lemonade, StrawberryComment

BET Neat

Citrus is used sparingly to highlight the flavor nuances of BET Vodka.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 9, 2016BĒT Vodka, Jerad Poling, Ben Brueshoff, Minneapolis, Sugar Beets, VanillaComment

The Rush

This version of a White Russian is stripped down to its essence, allowing coffee and vodka to shine through.

VodkaMike AugustyniakApril 9, 2016BĒT Vodka, Coffee, Espresso, Bailey's Irish Cream, Jerad Poling, Ben Brueshoff, Minneapolis, VanillaComment

Salty Caramel Lemon Drop

Frothy, unpretentious, and fun, the Salty Caramel Lemon Drop is savory.

Vodka, LiqueurMike AugustyniakJanuary 23, 2016Caramel, Monin, Cava, Key Lime, Johnny Michaels, White Bear Lake, The Alchemist, SuburbsComment

Bloody Good

From Paris, to New York, to America coast-to-coast. The history of the Bloody Mary cocktail is short and sweet... or savory... or spicy. And that's what makes it wonderful.

VodkaMike AugustyniakJanuary 2, 2015Brunch, Tomato, Spice, Spicy, Bloody MaryComment

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