Wine and the holidays go hand in hand. When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better. Wine makes the dish taste better, and great...
Drinks
Resident Offers Her Take on Coquito
How about treating holiday guests to a new twist on traditional eggnog? Consider Maple Grove’s Pamela Mercado Michelli’s recipe for Puerto Rican...
It’s Time to Try Something New!
This cocktail is very easy to prepare and noncommittal, too, as these ingredients are often available in smaller format bottles, so give it a try. 2...
Versatile Whisky Tops This List
For me, there is nothing better than sipping terrific bourbon. This barrel is exclusive to our store and, in my opinion, worth every penny. We...
Consider “Spirited” Gift Ideas
With Mother’s and Father’s days bubbling up, why not make a trip to your local liquor store for some gifts? Drekker Brewing’s beer is difficult to...
Sweeten up St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrock Shake with a Twist 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 cup each) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 1.5 oz. Titos...
Sip
Cinnamon and ginger liqueur offer seasonal kicks to warm cocktails. Hot Gin Toddy 1 1/2 oz. J. Carver Premium gin 3/4 oz. lemon juice, fresh 1 tsp....
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—three months of eat, drink and be merry—with Thanksgiving, December...
Fall Cocktail Recipe: Fall From the Tree
Use autumnal vibes to inspire your cocktail lineup. Fall from the Tree 1 1/2 oz. Laird’s applejack (or bourbon or scotch) 1 oz. Fresh apple juice...
Summer Drink Recipe: Spiced Sparkler
Take the easy route with a spicy, sweet cocktail that’s simple to mix. If you’re looking for a refreshing, easy cocktail that is loaded with flavor,...
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the best bloody marys in Maple Grove and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years,...
Gin Old Fashioned Offers a Twist on a Classic
Instead of bourbon in your old fashioned, use barrel-aged gin. Summer is right around the corner. With that, comes sitting outside, relaxing with a...
The Best Local Beers to Bring to Your Spring Party
With spring holidays around the corner, consider bringing beer from one of these local breweries. With spring holidays around the corner, if you...
Warm Winter Cocktail Recipe: Espresso Martini
Stop dreaming of summer, and embrace winter—one warm sip at a time. Let’s turn to our local friends at North East Tattersall. Espresso Martini 2 oz....
The Beginner’s Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs
Learn about aperitifs and digestifs from knowledgeable purveyors. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken...
Holiday Cocktail Recipe: Mistletoe Kiss
Our editor has two requirements for a holiday cocktail: It has to taste good AND look the part. Whether I’m hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, I...
How to Host a Holiday Tequila Tasting
Host a different kind of party this holiday season. Holiday get-togethers might rely on tradition as their stock-in-trade, and tequila might have...
Princeton’s Liquors Picks for the Best Thanksgiving Wines
Consider these three wines that you may have not heard of to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. When November rolls around, I have sales people, who...
Cocktail Recipe: Purple People Eater is the Perfect Vikings Gameday Drink
Whether you're watching at home or tailgating at the stadium, this cocktail from Princeton's Liquor is the perfect purple potable. Purple People...
Cocktail Recipe: Coco Light Martini for World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is September 2. In honor of the day, create your own coconut cocktail. How about a coco light martini? 1 1/2 oz. Coconut water...
