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.

    Maple Toddy

    Maple Toddy

    This Maple Toddy recipe is a delicious early spring treat that uses the sap from sugar maples to make a slightly sweet version of a hot toddy.
    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.
    The Emperor of Wine is a good read that helps put Parker's rise in the context of the whole industry

    Review: Emperor of Wine – The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste

    Have you ever wondered why wines are scored on a 100 point scale? Take a read through Emperor of Wine, Elin McCoy’s biography of Robert Parker, and learn how Parker transformed an entire industry.

    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.

    Classic old fashioned cocktail

    Classic Old Fashioned

    This classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe uses bourbon while stripping out the mid-century addition of soda while keeping the orange slice and cherry that are commonly associated with the cocktail.
    Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, A Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas

    Review: Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, A Salute in Stories and Drinks to “Professor” Jerry Thomas

    Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash is David Wondrich’s amazing James Beard award-winning salute to Professor Jerry Thomas and the history of American cocktails.

    The Coffee Crew serving coffee outside at an event

    Talking with CityKid Java About Coffee, Youth Development, and What It’s Like to be a Social Enterprise Organization

    In South Minneapolis, City Kid Java is creating an intersection between kids, coffee, and social entrepreneurship to help people transform their lives.

    Hot Toddy

    Hot Toddy

    Hot toddies are one of the best ways to warm up in the winter. The combination of good scotch, nice tea, and hot water will help you sleep like a baby.
    Umami Old Fashioned

    The Umami Old Fashioned Cocktail

    The Umami Old Fashioned uses rye whiskey and orange bitters to create a delicious and drinkable old fashioned cocktail.

    Whiskey Sour

    Whiskey Sour

    This whiskey sour recipe uses a fresh tasting sour mix and egg whites to produce a frothy, refreshing drink.