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Mike’s Mix was the first weekly spirits segment on local television in the United States, airing for 8 years on WCCO-TV. The legacy continues today with special segments and weekly recipes, provided in the Good Acre’s Farm Share boxes.

 
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Pamplemousse
Pamplemousse

What starts as a Greyhound cocktail ends as a sweet and fruity high-octane brunch cocktail.

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VodkaMike AugustyniakNovember 4, 2017Mike Rakun, Benedict's, Wayzata, Breakfast, Brunch, Ketel One, MintComment
Breakfast Sangria
Breakfast Sangria

This delicate and effervescent white sangria brings the fruit to your brunch.

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WineMike AugustyniakNovember 4, 2017Mike Rakun, Benedict's, Wayzata, Breakfast, Brunch, Tattersall, Orange CremaComment
Gardner Screwdriver
Gardner Screwdriver

This version of the classic gets a hint of ginger spice.

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VodkaMike AugustyniakOctober 21, 2017Screwdriver, Orange Juice, Ginger, Tito's, Lolo's Kitchen, North Loop, Minneapolis, Triple SecComment
The Montana
The Montana

Intense fruit flavor with no alcohol.

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Non AlcoholicMike AugustyniakOctober 21, 2017Coconut Water, Pineapple, PomegranateComment
Sweet & Spicy Squash Soda
Sweet & Spicy Squash Soda

This cocktail will help you ease into the fall weather with it's spicy, yet sweet flavors.

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RumMike AugustyniakOctober 18, 2017Cruzan, Mimi, Zen, Minneapolis, Butternut Squash, Orange, Cinn, Vanilla, Cor, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg, Anise, Apple, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
Strange Relationship
Strange Relationship

Minnesota-made from top to bottom, this combines cider, bourbon, and bacon.

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Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 14, 2017St. Paul Grill, Justin Spano, St. Paul, St. Paul Hotel, Panther, Osakis, Honeycrisp, Apple, BaconComment
Happy Harvest
Happy Harvest

Cinnamon, honey, and apple are highlighted in this savory egg-white cocktail.

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VodkaMike AugustyniakOctober 11, 2017Effen, Apple, Honey, Egg, Cinnamon, Bryan Gooding, Lake & Irving, Uptown, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
Diamonte Pepino Margarita
Diamonte Pepino Margarita

The jalapeno heat in this margarita will make your lips tingle, balanced by cooling cucumber in a uniquely smooth tequila blend.

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Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakOctober 7, 2017Reposado, Anjeo, Diamonte, Dobel, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Cointreau, Margarita, Barrio, Minneapolis, Lucas PriceComment
Whiskey Dreams of Kale
Whiskey Dreams of Kale

The bitter vegetable your sweet whiskey has been dreaming of.

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Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakOctober 4, 2017Kale, Benedictine, Apple, Apple Brandy, Lemon, Luxardo Cherry, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
Don't Panic, It's Organic!
Don't Panic, It's Organic!

The sweetness of late-summer strawberries compliments a hint of fall spice from chai.

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VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 30, 2017Prairie, Organic, Phillips Distilling, Coconut Water, Angostura, Chai, Monin, Strawberry, Minneapolis, Ryan Van SplinterComment
GT&T
GT&T

An easy-to-make alcoholic version of an Arnie Palmer (also known as a John Daly).

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GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 30, 2017Prairie, Organic, Black Tea, Tonic, Phillips Distilling, Ryan Van Splinter, MinneapolisComment
Tilling & Harvest
Tilling & Harvest

An update to the classic "Last Word" cocktail with bright cucumber vodka and herbaceous Yellow Chartreuse.

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Vodka, LiqueurMike AugustyniakSeptember 30, 2017Prairie, Organic, Cucumber, Yellow Chartreuse, St. Germain, Phillips Distilling, Ryan Van SplinterComment
PSL (Pepper, Sauza, Lime)
PSL (Pepper, Sauza, Lime)

Designed to warm your insides, like the other "PSL," but without the syrupy sweetness.

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Rum, Tequila & MezcalMike AugustyniakSeptember 27, 2017Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, Sauza, Cruzan, Carmen Pepper, Cinnamon, Black Walnut, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
My Neighbor the Hibagon
My Neighbor the Hibagon

Modeled after the traditional Grasshopper, this recipe is both vegan and free from artificial flavors and neon-green colors.

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LiqueurMike AugustyniakSeptember 23, 2017Tempus Fugit, Creme De Cacao, Creme de Minthe, Mint, Tofu, Heavy Cream, Orgeat, Pierre Ferrand, CognacComment
Season Finale
Season Finale

Get the most out of the last of your summer garden with this light and fruity take on a Watermelon Gin Rickey.

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GinMike AugustyniakSeptember 20, 2017Robb Jones, Spoon and Stable, Sipsmith, Dill, Mint, Watermelon, Balsamic Vinegar, North Loop, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
Mayahuel
Mayahuel

This cocktail pays its respect to Mayan Culture, and owes its flavor to Mexican cuisine, making use of juiced sweet corn and mezcal.

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RumMike AugustyniakSeptember 16, 2017Popol Vuh, Corn, Licor 43, Del Maguey, Mezcal, Cruzan, Rum, Basil, Serrano Pepper, Jamie Carlson, Lyn65, Northeast, Minneapolis, PaprikaComment
Stay Grounded
Stay Grounded

A light refreshing cocktail that combines the juiciness of ground cherries with the floral sweetness of honeydew.

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RumMike AugustyniakSeptember 13, 2017Cruzan, Farigoule, Faler, Velvet Falernum, Ground Cherry, Orange Juice, Honeydew, Mimi Le, Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
The Great Pumpkin
The Great Pumpkin

Pumpkin ale makes the Scotch sing in this fall cocktail from Parlour.

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Bourbon & WhiskeyMike AugustyniakSeptember 10, 2017Reed's, Ginger Beer, Angostura, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Ale, Scotch, Pig's Nose, Jesse Held, Parlour, Minneapolis, North Loop
Can't Elope On A Farm
Can't Elope On A Farm

Fresh cantaloupe lends a light and air sweetness, with black peppercorn and mint for bite.

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VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 6, 2017Bryan Gooding, Lake & Irving, Uptown, Minneapolis, Effen, Cantaloupe, Mint, Pepper, Good Acre Farm ShareComment
Mill City Bootleg
Mill City Bootleg

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

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VodkaMike AugustyniakSeptember 2, 2017Moonshine, Mamma's Moonshine, Twin Spirits Distillery, Spoonriver, Brenda Langton, Timothy Kane, Mill District, Minneapolis, Honey, MintComment
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