Recipes and Pairings Archives - Page 7 of 9

The Rise of the Bootleg: A Minnesota Institution

The Bootleg cocktail’s origins date back to prohibition on Lake Minnetonka where it was said to be sipped by the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald and Al Capone and everyone else partying on the lake. That’s the story anyways.

The Mac & Cheese Events

Macallan has created a program to create cheese and scotch pairings and share them with customers, and when they invited us to join in, we jumped at the opportunity.

Beer Cocktails, Part II: The Green Zebrarita

Most everyone has indulged in the experience of a well-made, classic margarita. While the original has its merits, why not experiment a little? As it turns out, certain beers can add a wonderful component to this common cocktail.

Ad Convivium: Wines for Communing

Food and wine draw people together. What will be on your table for Easter/Passover this year?

Super Bowl Festivities: Not Just For Beer

Here are some alternative ideas (aka, not beer) on what to drink for the Super Bowl Festivities!

Thanks for the Dranks

You’ve likely premeditated the bird preparation, complementary sides, and family logistics, but have you brainstormed your beer selections? … The time is now!

A Visual Guide to Thanksgiving Wines

Most things in life are TL;DR. Quit wasting time and just look at the pretty pictures.

Beer + Candy!

Halloween is less than a week away, and as you are all putting the finishing touches on your costumes, here at the shop we’re brainstorming ways to make Halloween as fun for grown-ups as it is for kids.

Getting into the Fall Spirit(s)

Say goodbye to summer, but hello to these tasty, warming liqueurs.

Nothing Beats The Original: The Old Fashioned

…in which we explain the basic building blocks of the perfect Old Fashioned.