by Tashi Johns No matter your reason for cutting back or ditching dairy, here are some fun cocktail ideas to keep you warm and fuzzy…read more
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Liquid Necromancy: Old Duff & The Resurrection of Genever
by Sam Weisberg Gather round, all ye of hardy constitution and eccentric drinking habits! ‘Twas the week before Halloween when Sam wrote a blog post…read more
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Heat, Protein, Time, and Beer: Grilling Tips from Bill
by Bill Nosan When the Twins start playing baseball, it’s officially grilling season in Minnesota. So if you haven’t already, it’s time to clean off…read more
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Shifting the Trend: The New American Red Blend
written by Karina The category of “red blends” has always been a tricky one. Every country in the world makes red blends, and unfortunately there’s…read more
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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…read more
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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…read more
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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…read more
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Eat Like a Meatmonger
Don’t get it twisted: shopping at a whole animal butcher can be confusing. What on earth is this thing you’re calling a bavette? Why is…read more
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Thanksgiving possible
A roast that perfumes the whole house as you baste it with rosemary and thyme – a bird that is potentially intimidating, unfamiliar, the punchline…read more
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Getting into the Fall Spirit(s)
Say goodbye to summer, but hello to these tasty, warming liqueurs….read more
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Nothing Beats The Original: The Old Fashioned
…in which we explain the basic building blocks of the perfect Old Fashioned….read more
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Beer Cocktails, Part 1: The Michelada
Akin to the bloody mary, the michelada is a darling of brunch menus everywhere, widely considered to be a proper hangover remedy….read more
