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DRINK RECIPES
Get the recipes for our house favorites to make at home!
Vodka
Whiskey
Gin
Aquavit
Cello
Vodka
Cosmo Crush
Cosmo Crush
INGREDIENTS
1 oz. 45th Vodka
1 oz. 45th Limoncello
1 oz. 45th Orangecello
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
Splash of Lime Juice
Garnish: Lemon Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Hold the lemon peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Wisconsin Mule
Wisconsin Mule
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Vodka
0.5 oz. 45th Limoncello
Splash of Lime Juice
Top with Ginger Beer
Garnish: Lime Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a collins glass with ice, stir lightly, and garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime slice.
White Cosmo
White Cosmo
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Parallel Vodka
0.5 oz. 45th Parallel Orangecello
1.5 oz. White Cranberry Juice
0.5 oz. Lillet Blanc
0.5 oz. Lime Juice
Garnish: Fresh Cranberries
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake hard, until the shaker is chilled and your mixture is frothy. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and enjoy!
Truancy
Truancy
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Parallel Vodka or Midwest Vodka
1.5 oz. Cranberry Juice
⅔ oz. Lime Juice
⅓ oz. Simple Syrup
Ginger Beer
Garnish: Lime Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients, except ginger beer, to a chilled collins glass and stir to combine. Add ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime slice and enjoy!
Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Vodka
1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. Cold Brew Concentrate
0.5 oz. Demerara
A Big Dash of Vanilla Extract
Garnish: Cocoa Powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake hard until the container is cold to the touch. Strain into a chilled coup or martini glass. Cover half the glass with a piece of paper and gently sprinkle cocoa powder on the open half. Enjoy!
Azalea
Azalea
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Vodka
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Barspoon of Grenadine
Garnish: Fresh Lemon Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain liquid into a chilled collins or highball glass, followed by crushed ice from the shaker. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and enjoy!
(Mostly) Vodka Martini
(Mostly) Vodka Martini
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Vodka
1 oz. Midwest Gin
0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth
Dash of Orange Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until very chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Hold the lemon peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Chef's Special
Chef's Special
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Vodka
Garnish: Lemon Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until very chilled. Strain into a chilled lowball glass (large ice cube optional). Hold the lemon peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Dirty Martini
Dirty Martini
INGREDIENTS
2 ⅔ oz. 45th Vodka
1 oz. Olive Brine
Splash of Dry Vermouth
Garnish: Olives
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until very chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish and enjoy!
Whiskey
Classic Old Fashioned
Classic Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Whiskey of Choice
⅓ oz. Demerara
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Flamed Orange Coin + Cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a lowball glass with one large ice cube, stir gently until combined, garnish with a flamed orange coin and a cherry.
Lakeside Old Fashioned
Lakeside Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Border Bourbon
⅔ oz. 45th Orangecello
⅓ oz. Demerara + Grenadine each
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Top with Club Soda
Garnish: Maraschino Cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients - except soda - to a lowball glass with ice, stir until combined, top with club soda, and garnish with a cherry.
Davis Manhattan
Davis Manhattan
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Richmond Rye Whiskey
⅔ oz. Celebration or Holiday Aquavit
⅓ oz. Demerara
⅓ oz. Grenadine
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until chilled, strain into a martini or coup glass, garnish with a cherry, and enjoy!
Border Lemonade
Border Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Border Bourbon
1.5 oz. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. Simple Syrup
2-3 Lemon Slices
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice; shake until chilled. Add fresh ice to a pint glass and press lemon slices down the sides of the glass. Strain contents of the shaker into the pint glass and enjoy! Option to top with a splash of soda, if desired.
Spicy Smash
Spicy Smash
INGREDIENTS
1 ⅓ oz. Border Bourbon
6 Mint Leaves + 4 Raspberries
¼ of a Chili Pepper
⅔ oz. Simple Syrup
Splash of Lime Juice + Club Soda
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shaking until chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain into a chilled lowball glass and then add crushed ice from the shaker. Top with club soda and enjoy!
Wildfire
Wildfire
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. R100 100% Rye Whiskey
Barspoon of Demerara + Barspoon of Honey Syrup
5 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 Sprig of Fresh Rosemary
Garnish: Orange Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Using a torch or lighter, burn the rosemary and place a lowball glass upside down over it, filling it with smoke. Flip the glass over, add one big ice cube and all ingredients. Stir gently until combined. Hold the orange peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Winter Honey Old Fashioned
Winter Honey Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Wisconsin Wheat Whiskey
0.5 oz. Honey-Sage Syrup
2 Dashes of Orange Bitters
Garnish: Orange Peel + Sage Leaf
INSTRUCTIONS
To make honey-sage syrup, simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup honey, and 4–5 fresh sage leaves over low heat until combined. Strain and cool before using. Add a large ice cube to a chilled lowball glass. Add Wisconsin Wheat Whiskey, honey-sage syrup, and bitters, stirring gently to combine. Hold the orange peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish with the orange peel, a fresh sage lead, and enjoy!
New Year's Resolution
New Year's Resolution
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Border Bourbon
1.5 oz. Grapefruit Juice
⅔ oz. Honey Syrup
⅓ oz. 45th Orangecello (or other orange liqueur)
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Grapefruit Curl
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until combined and chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Hold the grapefruit peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Hot Toddy
Hot Toddy
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Honey Whiskey
¾ oz. Lemon Juice
¼ oz. Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a heat-safe glass or mug. Top with hot water, stirring gently to combine. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice.
Gin
Gimlet
Gimlet
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Barrel-Aged Gin or Midwest Gin
1 oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
Garnish: Lime Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain liquid into a chilled lowball glass, followed by crushed ice from the shaker. Garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime slice and enjoy!
Bee's Knees
Bee's Knees
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Barrel-Aged Gin or Midwest Gin
1 oz. Lemon Juice
⅔ oz. Honey Syrup
Garnish: Lemon Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain liquid into a chilled lowball glass, followed by crushed ice from the shaker. Garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lemon slice and enjoy!
Pomegranate-Rosemary Gin Fizz
Pomegranate-Rosemary Gin Fizz
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Barrel-Aged Gin
1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
0.5 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
Club Soda to top
Garnish: Rosemary Sprig + Pomegranate Arils
INSTRUCTIONS
Layer ice and pomegranate arils in a chilled collins or highball glass. In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients, except club soda, and more ice. Shake until chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain contents into your glass, topping with club soda and stirring gently to combine. Add a fresh rosemary sprig for garnish and enjoy! To make rosemary simple syrup, simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 4–5 fresh rosemary sprigs over low heat until combined. Strain and cool before using.
Midwest Daisy
Midwest Daisy
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Midwest Gin
⅔ oz. 45th Orangecello
1 oz. Lemon Juice
⅓ oz. Grenadine
⅓ oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
Garnish: Lemon Slice + Rosemary Sprig
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain liquid into a chilled lowball glass, followed by crushed ice from the shaker. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and one rosemary sprig. To make rosemary simple syrup, simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 4–5 fresh rosemary sprigs over low heat until combined. Strain and cool before using.
Pickle Rick
Pickle Rick
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Barrel-Aged Gin or Midwest Gin
0.5 oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
5 Slices of Fresh Cucumber
Garnish: 1-2 Thin Cucumber Slices
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, muddling cucumber if desired. Shake hard until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Garnish and enjoy!
Martinez
Martinez
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Barrel-Aged Gin
1.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 oz. Spiced Cherry Liqueur
5 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Orange Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Hold the orange peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Aquavit
Nordic Sunrise
Nordic Sunrise
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. Gamle Ode Holiday Aquavit
⅔ oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
⅓ oz. Maraschino Cherry Juice
Top with ⅓ oz. Orange Juice
Garnish: Maraschino Cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Shake ingredients - except orange juice - with ice until chilled, pour with crushed ice into a lowball glass, top with orange juice, garnish with a cherry, and enjoy!
Citrus Celebration
Citrus Celebration
INGREDIENTS
1 ⅔ oz. 45th Celebration Aquavit
1 oz. Pink Grapefruit Juice
⅔ oz. Orange Juice
Splash of Grenadine
Top with Lemon-Lime Soda
Garnish: Orange Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Shake ingredients - except soda - with ice until chilled, pour with crushed ice into a lowball glass, top with soda, garnish with a fresh or dehydrated orange slice, and enjoy!
Dill Bloody Mary
Dill Bloody Mary
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Dill Aquavit
Splash of Worcestershire (to taste)
A couple dashes of Celery Salt (to taste)
Rim salt mix
Choice of garnish(s): ex. fresh dill, salami, a cheese cube, an olive, bacon, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rim a chilled pint glass with your favorite seasoning mix (we love a paprika, dried dill, garlic, salt, and onion mix). Add 1.5 oz. of 45th Parallel Dill Aquavit, a splash of Worcestershire, and celery salt to taste. Add ice and your favorite Bloody Mary mix. Top with more celery salt and add your favorite Bloody Mary garnish(es)!
Here's The Dill
Here's The Dill
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Dill Aquavit
1 oz. 45th Orangecello
0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
Garnish: Fresh Dill
INSTRUCTIONS
Add one large ice cube to a chilled lowball glass. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients and shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds. Strain contents into the glass. Garnish with a fresh sprig of dill and enjoy!
Therapy Session
Therapy Session
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Celebration Aquavit
0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
⅓ oz. 45th Orangecello
Sea Salt
Garnish: Lime Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Rim a chilled lowball glass with sea salt. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shaking until chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain liquid into the glass, followed by crushed ice from the shaker. Garnish and enjoy!
Cello
Lemon Drop Martini
Lemon Drop Martini
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Limoncello
1 oz. 45th Vodka
⅔ oz. Lemon Juice
⅓ oz. Simple Syrup
Garnish: Lemon Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Hold the lemon peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Orange Drop Martini
Orange Drop Martini
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. 45th Orangecello
1 oz. 45th Vodka
⅔ oz. Lemon Juice
⅓ oz. Simple Syrup
Garnish: Orange Twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir down over ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini or coup glass. Hold the orange peel over the glass and twist it to release the aromatic oils. Garnish and enjoy!
Pomegranate Limoncello Spritz
Pomegranate Limoncello Spritz
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. 45th Limoncello
1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
3 oz. Prosecco or Sparkling Wine of Choice
1 oz. Club Soda
Garnish: Pomegranate Arils + Lemon Slice
INSTRUCTIONS
Add ice to a chilled wine glass. Add 45th Limoncello and pomegranate juice, followed by Prosecco and topped with club soda. Stir with pom arils, garnish with a fresh lemon slice, and enjoy!