Cocktails

It’s peak margarita season, and our liquor columnist is here to help you choose the right tequila!

Whether it’s at your cabin, in your backyard, a barbecue or a poolside hangout, there’s that elusive question—what kind of drink will you serve?

These aren’t things you pick up at Sunnyside Gardens, but rather, they’re apple cider vinegar based mixers.

With a sweet nose, a powerful cane character for the body and a tropical finish, this rum is a go to for your next daiquiri or mai tai.

Simple syrups are just that. Simple. Often time when customers ask me for simple syrup at Edina Liquor, I'm astounded. "Don't you have sugar and water at home?"

Q. Cumbers is one of the few remaining American-style buffet restaurants in the Midwest.

Amy Trushenski (formerly Danielson) of Edina Grill, voted this year’s best bartender by readers of Edina Magazine, was recently married. She might have a new last name, but her great instinct for making delicious drinks remains unchanged. For summer cocktails that are easy, sweet, exotic, colorful and maybe even a little adventurous, Trushenski offers some ideas for spirited, homemade drinks for your summer sipping.

Frozen Coconut Lemonade