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Taste of Minnesota

Local vineyards have begun to yield wines worth talking about. Here, a tour of four bottle stops.

By Nick Fauchald

Booze to Ease the Brrr

These hot toddies take the edge off winter

By Rachel Hutton

Scotch of Ages

Extra time in the barrel brings out the best in Scotch whisky.

Anthony Dias Blue

Zin Master

With his unswerving devotion to venerable vineyards, Ridge Vineyard’s Paul Draper has done more than anyone to raise the profile of Zinfandel.

Jordan Mackay

Munich in Minnesota

Local Oktoberfest beers go head-to-head

By Rachel Hutton

Wine and Spirits Guide

Fall/Winter Wine & Spirits Guide

Find food and wine pairings, expert advice, local autumn brews, local and fair trade wines, plus holiday cocktail recipes, and more.

Search here for details about the Twin Cities’ hottest bars, clubs, and late-night haunts.

With so many dance floors, comedy clubs, and happy hour deals, you're bound to satisfy your night-owl needs.

Drinks Poll Results

In the winter, I go to restaurants and bars...

More — 29%

Less — 57%

A much as usual — 14%

What to Drink Now

A summer wine selection

By David Mahoney

Our Pick

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Terry Brennan

Green Eye Daiquiri

2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 ounce green Chartreuse
2 ounces Appleton light rum
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
Garnish: fresh thyme sprig

Place thyme in a cocktail shaker and crush with a muddler. Fill shaker with ice and measure in sugar, Chartreuse, rum, and lime juice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with thyme sprig.

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Looking for a special drink to toast the new promotion or simply end the long day with an enjoyable nightcap?

Try one of our recipes—they’re bound to take the edge off.