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. 
    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.
    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    A good cranberry sauce is a great way to complement roast turkey and pork dishes. This recipe uses a touch of bourbon and cinnamon to add some depth of flavor and interesting notes to the cranberry sauce.
    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    This Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon recipe is one of our favorite pick me ups for cool fall days. All it takes to make this recipe is some fresh pressed apple cider, a touch of cinnamon, and a good shot of bourbon.
    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.

    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.
    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.

    A Bite And A Shot

    Bourbon Apple Bread Pudding

    When you’re looking for a delicious bread pudding recipe to serve with something roasted or barbecued, try making Bourbon Apple Bread Pudding.
    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.
    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.