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Curiocity: Mike’s Mix — The Lady Caryl
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Not all Valentine’s Day gifts come in a heart-shaped box. Sometimes, they can come in a glass. Throughout...
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Curiocity: Mike’s Mix — The Warm Up
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Throughout February, Mike’s learning some cocktail recipes from Nicollet Island Inn’s bartender Troy Jurgens. This...
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Curiocity: Mike’s Mix — The Tuxedo & The Red Carpet
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Throughout February, Mike’s learning some cocktail recipes from Nicollet Island Inn’s bartender Troy Jurgens. This...
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Recipe: Yuzu-Lime Gin Fizz
Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients 2 oz gin 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup 4 oz club soda 1/2 oz Yuzu No Sui yuzu juice 1 lime wedge Directions Combine the gin, yuzu juice and syrup in the bottom of a cocktail...
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Bite Of Minnesota: Bourbon Lemon Thyme Cocktail
Many yearly rituals have been developed based on the seasons. Like many Minnesotans, I try to get as much out of the good weather as I can, only to hibernate in the winter and start all over again in...
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Mike’s Mix: The Ward 6
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he’s tackling the signature cocktail of one of the Twin Cities’ most respected establishments … one...
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Mike’s Mix: Barbycham
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he’s tackling the Barbycham from St. Paul’s Ward 6. Recipe 1 1/4 oz Rhubarb-infused gin 1 oz St....
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Mike’s Mix: The Kingfield
Mike’s Mix has moved to Saturday! Now, every Saturday Mike Augustyniak picks a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week he’s tackling The Kingfield from Five Watt Coffee. The Kingfield...
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Stillwater Woman Is Finalist In Jamie Oliver’s Cocktail Contest
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Stillwater, Minnesota photographer is a finalist to become an international cocktail star. Stephany Wieland beat out 2,000 competitors from around the world, and is the only...
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Mike’s Mix: Donny Dirk’s Voodoo Zombie
Every week, Mike Augustyniak picks a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week he’s getting into the Halloween spirit with a striking and spookily-titled tiki drink from Donny Dirk’s...
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Mike’s Mix: Far North Cobbler
Every week, Mike Augustyniak picks a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week he’s dabbling in a cobbler from La Belle Vie. What’s a cobbler, you ask? Read on! Far North Cobbler 1.5 oz....
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Mike’s Mix: Home-Crafted Valentine’s Day Cocktails
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150214102935280AA.mp4 If your Valentine’s Day plans include staying in, I have an idea. What about impressing your sweetie with an easy, homemade craft...
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Mike’s Mix: Ancho Sour Micro Cocktail
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150228105729880AA.mp4 Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he headed over to The Lowry Hill...
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Mike’s Mix: The Shagarita
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150307111027917AA.mp4 Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he headed over to Shag Sushi for...
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Mike’s Mix: St. Patrick’s Day, 2 Ways
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_1403201508590226368AA.mp4 Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he headed over to The Liffey...
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Mike’s Mix: 6Smith
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150523104106943AA.mp4 Every week, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he headed over to Lake Minnetonka’s...
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MNfusion: Minnesota Bars Take Part In Negroni Week
Bored of the same old, tired gin and tonic? Finding that your gimlet needs a different twist? Why not try a negroni? (credit: Red Cow) Negronis are a mix of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari,...
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The Lowry Mixes Up Summer Beer Cocktails
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_0506201509583690467AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With summer kicking into high gear, we thought it would be fun to mix up some summer beer cocktails on the...
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Mike’s Mix: Pat’s Tap’s Blood & Snow
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to Pat’s Tap for a new spin on an old Hollywood classic — the Blood & Snow. Ingredients...
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Mike’s Mix: Saint Dinette’s Summer Bourbon
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to Saint Dinette for a refreshing cocktail for the summer. Think of bourbon as a winter...
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Minnesota Monthly Hosts 4th Annual Fine Spirits Classic
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Looking for a new cocktail recipe or ingredient to spice up your summer? Then head to the Minneapolis Event Centers this Thursday. On Thursday, July 30 Minnesota Monthly will host...
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Mike’s Mix: Smoky Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon, outside, on a hot day — it’s pretty refreshing, right? Make a margarita out of it, and you’ve hit upon a bestseller at Salsa a la Salsa — Uptown Minneapolis’s authentic Mexican restaurant....
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Mike’s Mix: Tattersall Distilling
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Jon Kreidler used to be a finance guy; now, he makes booze. “I’ve spent the past 15 years of my career analyzing other businesses, and critiquing other people on how their ran...
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Mike’s Mix: Fall Cocktails At Hola Arepa
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak helps kick off the weekend by checking out some of the best cocktail recipes from bars in the Twin Cities. This week, he’s checking out one of the hottest new craft...
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Mike’s Mix: ‘The Brooklyn’ At Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak helps kick off the weekend by checking out some of the best cocktail recipes from bars in the Twin Cities. This week, he meets Billy Morrisette from St. Paul’s Dark...
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Mike’s Mix: The ‘Beetle Juice’ At Marin
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak helps kick off the weekend by checking out some of the best cocktail recipes from bars in the Twin Cities. This week, he gets the lowdown on a cocktail that is not...
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Rumble On The Runway & Minnesota Fashion Awards
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Celebrate the best of the best in the Minnesota fashion community at this year’s Rumble on the Runway & Minnesota Fashion Awards! The evening will begin with an incredible red...
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And The Most Popular Bar In Minnesota Is …
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — BuzzFeed has come out with a list of the most popular bar in every state for 2015. According to the website, Psycho Suzi’s is the most popular bar in Minnesota. The tiki bar and...
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Mike’s Mix: Babur And The Long Road Ahead
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Every week, Mike Augustyniak delves into the local craft cocktails scene and comes up with a new drink you can make at home. This week, he’s checking out Saffron and their “Turkish...
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Mike’s Mix: Fire & Ice Combine Again At Marin This Winter
The Ice Bar at Marin is back by popular demand (literally) for the 2015-16 season. “It’s kind of like an urban legend, because Marin has been open for a little over two-and-a-half years and we’ve never...
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Mike’s Mix: Classic Winter Cocktails At 6Smith
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak helps kick off the weekend by checking out some of the best cocktail recipes from bars in the Twin Cities. In the spirit of the holiday season, Mike went to 6Smith on...
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Mike’s Mix: The Alchemist
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak dives into the local craft cocktail scene and brings you the best of the best. This week, he stopped by The Alchemist in White Bear Lake to try a...
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Mike’s Mix: Lost In Translation At Restaurant Alma
Every week on Saturday, Mike Augustyniak goes in search of a new cocktail idea from a local mixologist. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mike heads this week to a place that’s special for so many...
View ArticleCuriocity: Mike’s Mix — Harvey Weissbanger
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Throughout January, he’s putting some pep in his morning step with breakfast cocktail recipes from The Freehouse,...
View ArticleCuriocity: Mike’s Mix — Coco Loco
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Not all Valentine’s Day gifts come in a heart-shaped box. Sometimes, they can come in a glass. Throughout...
View Article5 Recipes For Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Drinks
Get ready to toast to Ireland’s most beloved saint this St. Patrick’s Day with these five delicious drink recipes. With a little effort, these boozy beverages will turn any St. Patty’s Day into a...
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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars In St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS (Hoodline) — Looking to try the top cocktail bars around? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cocktail bars in St. Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a...
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The Top 4 Ranked Cocktail Bars In St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS (Hoodline) — Looking to try the best cocktail bars in town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cocktail bars in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to...
View ArticleWI Gov. Tony Evers Signs Cocktails-To-Go Bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Wisconsin can now sell cocktails to go. Gov. Tony Evers signed the bill into law Friday, just before happy hour. The bill won bipartisan approval in the...
View ArticleCuriocity: Mike’s Mix — Molly Pitcher Martini
Every Friday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. Throughout January, he’s putting some pep in his morning step with breakfast cocktail recipes from The Freehouse,...
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