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Green Chartreuse

Johnny Michaels explains his favorite spring drink, Green Chartreuse, and a recipe for a fresh cocktail to use it.

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Aperitifs

Johnny Michaels gives an introduction to the Euro-cool aperitifs trend, suggesting beginning drinks from a splash of Aperol in a Tom Collins to a straight shot of bitter Campari.

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Blender Cocktails

Johnny Michaels takes it to the patio with advice for the best blended cocktails, from margarita to grasshopper.

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Apple Cocktails

The difference between applejack and Calvados, and how to make the ultimate appletini, from bar-master Johnny Michaels.

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Port

Johnny Michaels helps you pick your first bottle of port, sharing a recipe for a drink that will warm you from the inside out.

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It's Snifting Season

La Belle Vie's Johnny Michaels breaks out the cognac and liqueurs for a winter-worthy beverage.

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Chocolate Comfort

Johnny Michaels offers up the cure-all for these drab winter months: hot chocolate with a kick.

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Light and Lovely

Johnny Michaels shares his mixologist expertise and praises the French elderflower lychee liqueur, St. Germain.

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'Tis the Season (For Holiday Partying)

Ready or not, we are fast approaching the biggest entertaining holidays of the year. We’ll all be eating, drinking, and making merry—unless, of course, you’re the one throwing the party. While the...

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Get Punched

Serving a crowd? Johnny Michaels offers a recipe for punch that's spirited and simple.

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Tea Time

Master mixologist Johnny Michaels helps you warm up this winter by showing you how to make a delicious hot tea drink.

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Glass Class

Consider the type of glass a cocktail is served in next time you're stumped over what drink to order.

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The Rubio Effect on the Winter of Love

Two cocktails inspired by Minnesota Timberwolves Ricky Rubio, who brought a little bit of Spain with him to Minnesota, and Kevin Love, who continually strives to get better each day.

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It’s Ice Cream Season

Sorbet works nicely in cocktails containing sparkling wine, ice cream works best with straight liquor, and surprisingly, beer drinks, especially those made with stouts.

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Just Juice It

Enjoy summer's bounty with a good juicer, the newest must-have kitchen and bar equipment staple.

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Secret Cocktail Ingredient: Salt

We drink-makers go to great lengths to balance a cocktail, to offset some sweet element with bitters, citrus, or sparkling wine.

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Hot Bottle Tip: Barolo Chinato

Ready to try something new? I’m super excited to tell you about a product that’s been around but is new to our distributors here in Minnesota. It’s a fortified wine from Italy called Barolo Chinato...

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Carbonating Cocktails

Carbonating machines like the SodaStream can be used for more thank just making sparkling water. Why not try a carbonated cocktail?

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Scotch Needs to Breathe, Too

We’ve all heard of the benefits of letting wines breathe before we swill them down. Well, the same physical principles also apply to spirits.

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Liver Detox: Milk Thistle

Who better to ask for a hangover prevention method than bartender Johnny Michaels? Milk thistle helps your liver function at a higher level, helping you eliminate toxins more quickly to bounce back a...

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