If beer isn’t your thing, have no fear. There are plenty of other delicious drinks to choose from when celebrating Oktoberfest. We like to lean into...
Drinks
Sips of the Summer
What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch...
Having Fun Around the Lake Is as Easy as One, Two, Three
When it comes to arranging florals, the Power of Three is said to provide depth and variety. I contend that the principle applies elsewhere,...
Creative Cocktails Around the West Metro
Mixologists put creative twists on sips. Cocktails aren’t having a moment; they’re having an evolution. With riffs off of the classics and new...
A Novel Bourbon Cocktail
The Wilde Oscar cocktail is a tasty take on an old fashioned with a literary twist. Wilde Oscar (single serving) 1 ½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon 1 oz....
Shaken, Not Stirred Martini
With it being National Martini Month, it seems only fitting that we toast one of the drink’s most famous onscreen versions. Author Ian Fleming...
Raise a Glass to May
There’s so much to celebrate this month with bridal and baby showers in the offing, as well as Mother’s Day and the opening of the picnic season...
Raise a Glass to the Month of Love
Roses are Red, Violettes are Blue Martini 2 oz. Far North Spirits’ Sölveig Anna’s Garden gin a splash, Rothman & Winter’s crème de violette a...
Cheers for Charity With Tonka Vodka
A local vodka brand, focused on lake life, gives back to families affected by cancer—a cause close to the founders’ hearts. Long Lake’s Todd Epley...
Toast to You
It’s Dry January, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a mocktail, courtesy of Lunds & Byerlys, all year. To note: Some of the ingredients in...
The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
Spooky Spider Punch
Sip on something to get you in the Halloween spirit. Spooky Spider Punch 1 1/2 parts Loonman rum 1 part orange curaçao 1/2 part grenadine 2 parts...
Tonka Brew Fest 2023: What To Expect
Come for the suds; stay for the party. Minnetonka’s premiere craft brew celebration, Tonka Brew Fest, returns for its 10th year of beverages, eats...
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Fetch a Tail Chaser Dog Brew for Your Favorite Pooch
Restaurant group is brewing up its own pet project. The minds behind Tail Chaser Dog Brew hope their target audience laps up their latest business...
Taste of the South
A big batch beverage (aka—punch) offers such an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family...
A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club
Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...
Big Batch Cheer for Spring
Sparkling Punch 1 part Saint Croix Vineyards raspberry infusion 4 parts pineapple juice 2 parts sparkling wine (Cristalino Cava is an affordable...
St. Patrick’d Day Sips
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Simply Delicious and Easy Champagne Cocktail
Champagne over Chambord 1 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur (Chambord is sweet and doesn’t need additional sugars.) 5–6 oz. Champagne (I would...
