Good Libations

By Nikki Berglund
Contributing Writer

SIDESTREET TAVERN

Cocktail: The New Fashion
Creator: Jacob Johnson
This drink is a new take on a traditional cocktail, The Old Fashioned. Though reminiscent of the old school bartending skills of times past, the flavor profile is completely different and much more refreshing than one would consider the original cocktail to be. You may remember Jacob as one of the Season One Cocktail Showdown winners for his now notorious Bacon Bloody (when he worked at Usher’s). $5.25

Shot: The Chun-Li
With a base of Jameson, this shot was sounding pretty ominous but actually turned out quite delicious. Although no grapefruit was involved, there were some mysterious grapefruity characteristics. $5.25

THREE LYONS PUB

Cocktail: A Kinky Margarita
Creator: Kent Larson
If you have heard of the new “it” liqueur Kinky, then you can probably see where this drink is heading. Avion Silver Tequila, the beverage of choice for all of you Entourage fans out there, provides the base of this refreshing and unique take on a margarita. Last year, Kent was the Season Two winner with his Patronito, a combination of a margarita and a Mojito made with cilantro instead of mint. $6.00

Shot: Get Tuacan
Creator: Liz Swanson
There are a few bars around town looking to resurrect Tuaca, an Italian Vanilla Citrus Liqueur that is very popular in other parts of the country but has yet to really make its mark here in Fargo. Technically this is a straight up shot of the stuff, which is how most people prefer their Tuaca but a muddled base of fruit and a dash of sugar elevates this liquor to a new level. $5.00

MAXWELL’S

Cocktail: Maker’s Malted
Creator: Joe Docimo
This drink is as much of a dessert as it is a cocktail. Made with Makers Mark, Baileys, Nocello (a walnut liqueur), vanilla bean ice cream and malted milk powder, despite all of the calories you will definitely be craving a second one of these boozy malts! The homemade sugar cookies perched on top of the drink didn’t exactly hurt matters either. $11.00

USHER’S

Cocktail: Mulled Wine
Creator: Aaron Duma
This year Aaron wanted to go with something seasonal and warm and this drink certainly fit the bill. I found myself dreaming of making this comforting cocktail for our Christmas dinner. The smell of this stuff was intoxicating and the mulled orange peels really added a citrus bite that really complimented the wine. Like I said, this drink is seasonal, so get it while you can! $7.00

Shot: Becky Zurn, Bitches
Creator: Becky Zurn
This is a house favorite made with an interesting mix of Patron and Stoli Blueberry among other things. Although the inventor was not there to make it for us, her sauciness came through in the name of her shot. $5.00

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