Taste Along with Cube Libre and Rum and Coke

    Why the Cuba Libre Hates Being Called a Rum and Coke

    The Cuba Libre is a bright, delicious island drink with a great origin story that more than likely was completely made up, but still hasn’t been enough to get the Cuba Libre out from under the shadows of its simple-minded cousin the Rum and Coke.

    Cuba Libre

    Cuba Libre

    The Cuba Libre gets its bright tropical flavors from fresh squeezed lime juice that is nicely complimented by the Coca-Cola and some good rum.
    Blood Orange Negroni

    Blood Orange Negroni

    A Blood Orange Negroni is a unique way to feature blood oranges when they are in season. The bitter sweetness of the fresh squeezed blood orange juice is the perfect accruement to the bitter floral notes in a Negroni.

    Negroni

    Negroni

    Our classic Negroni recipe uses equal portions of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to create an unforgettable cocktail that has distinctive spice notes that will transport you to Italy.
    The Boulevardier Cocktail

    Rediscovering The Boulevardier Cocktail

    The Boulevardier Cocktail is a simple combination of rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth that creates a delicious cocktail that is well balanced and has an interesting history worth exploring.

    The Boulevardier Cocktail

    The Boulevardier Cocktail

    The Boulevardier Cocktail is one of those classic cocktails that everyone should drink on a regular basis. A combination of rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth the Boulevardier is what you’d get if a Negroni and a Manhattan had a baby cocktail.
    A Perfect Manhattan

    A Perfect Manhattan

    The Perfect Manhattan cocktail gets its name from the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth in it. It’s also no surprise that a drink recipe named after Manhattan would have a variation that calls itself perfect.
    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    The Blood and Sand Cocktail is a classic scotch cocktail recipe named after the Rudolph Valentino movie about a bullfighter from the 1920s.

    Vodka Sour Cocktail Recipe

    Vodka Sour

    A good vodka sour is a simple cocktail that is easy to make but hard to get right. What makes this vodka sour recipe so delicious is that it uses our Fresh Homemade Sour Mix and adds a little egg white to create a smooth, frothy drink with bright citrus flavors. 
    Homemade Sour Mix Recipe

    Fresh Homemade Sour Mix

    This sour mix recipe is simple to make, keeps for several weeks, and is a fantastic foundation for margaritas, sours, daiquiris, and other cocktails that use fresh citrus juice and sugar. It’s also infinitely customizable to your tastes and the drinks being served.
    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    This celery-thyme tequila sparkler cocktail recipe combines tequila, celery, herbs, and sparkling wine for a drink that’s perfect for bringing a little something extra to special occasions.
    Margaritas with Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice

    Margaritas with Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice

    This version of a traditional Margarita recipe consists of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice served with salt on the rim of the glass.
    Gin Rickey

    Gin Rickey

    There aren’t many cocktails as easy to make or as refreshing to drink on a hot summer day as a Gin Rickey.
    Vikre is creating a new set of spirits from the flavors of the North Shore

    Vikre Distillery Creates Gins from the North Shore

    Tucked into a corner of Duluth’s Canal Park Vikre Distillery is creating a unique family of gins inspired by Lake Superior and the Northwoods.

    Whiskey Smash Cocktail

    Whiskey Smash

    The whiskey smash is a simple drink that is tailor-made for warm summer nights. Making a whiskey smash is all about shaking lemon, mint, and whiskey with some ice.
    Gin Smash with Orange

    Gin Smash with Orange

    The gin smash with orange is a refreshing cocktail with a hint of orange and mint to cool off and brighten up a hot summer day.
    Manhattan cocktail

    Manhattan

    Our Manhattan Cocktail recipe uses the classic 2 to 1 rye to vermouth ratio with the addition of a bing cherry to compliment the smokiness of the rye whiskey and is served on a big rock to keep everything ice cold.

    A classic version of the Old Fashioned

    Take a Drink and Travel Through Time as We Explore the Old Fashioned

    Grab a drink and travel through time as we explore the history and evolution of the Old Fashioned one drink at a time from whiz-bang bartenders from the 1800s to Wisconsin supper clubs to today’s craft cocktail rooms.