Cocktails Archives - Maple Grove Magazine

Grant Lavrenz Talks About the Fine Art of Cocktails

Drinks, Featured, Local Makers, Restaurants

The Maple Grove mixologist explores how to mix and match cocktails this holiday season. Grant Lavrenz describes himself as “the world’s okayest...

Grackle Migrates to Maple Grove

Local Makers, Restaurants

Grackle features from-scratch and allergy-safe recipes. Justin Ahlstrom recalls fond childhood memories of sitting in Lyle’s Café in Winthrop,...

West Metro Cocktail Party

Drinks, Restaurants

We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...

Pour the Best This Summer

Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes

What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch...

Cocktail Recipes To Warm Your Spirits

Drinks, Recipes

Let the fun begin after a day on the slopes ... or wherever else. There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness...

Fallin’ For Flavor with Fall-Themed Cocktails

Drinks, Recipes

Rosemary Pear Mocktail 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below) 4 oz of pear juice Top with soda water Pour the lemon juice,...

Berry Best: Use In-Season Blackberries to Up Your Drink Game

Drinks, Ingredients, Recipes

Spruce up your beverage game and use blackberries to add a burst of seasonal flavor to classic drinks. Peaking in July, these juicy berries provide...

Local Shares DIY Lilac Liqueur Recipe and How to Use it

Drinks, Local Makers, Recipes

Maple Grove resident creates homemade liqueur from his own plants. As the seasons change, the wildlife emerges to reveal the growth of thick foliage...