by Stacey Brugeman | Oct 19, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
The apple of our eye! This fall, we’re obsessed with a centuries-old sipper called pommeau that’s now showing up in Northern Michigan. Here’s how to make this month’s Last Call cocktail featuring local pommeau (grab some from Two K Farms or Tandem Ciders,...
by Stacey Brugeman | Sep 20, 2022 | Food & Drink
September’s most beloved fruit for juice—Concord grapes—is also great for cocktails. Muddling them with your toes is optional. Grab the full recipe for this month’s Last Call Cocktail + details on how to make your own concord vermouth. This article first...
by Stacey Brugeman | Aug 17, 2022 | Food & Drink
On the hunt for the ultimate thirst quencher? Turn Northern Michigan watermelon into a booze-free cooler to beat the heat with this Last Call agua fresca recipe. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
by Stacey Brugeman | Jul 22, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Every month, Traverse Magazine’s Culinary Columnist Stacey Brugeman asks Northern Michigan beverage experts what they’re drinking. In “From Our Cellar” she shares the Michigan wines, beers and ciders that area sommeliers, beer buyers, beverage directors, cider geeks...
by Stacey Brugeman | Jul 20, 2022 | Food & Drink
A seed saver’s sip! Summer’s favorite salad flower is even better muddled into a spicy margarita. Grab the full recipe and learn how to make this gorgeous Last Call cocktail for yourself. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine....
by Stacey Brugeman | Jun 1, 2022 | Food & Drink
Prebatch this British classic with a Michigan twist for your next lawn party. This month’s Last Call featured cocktail is ready to serve a crowd. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital...
by Stacey Brugeman | May 9, 2022 | Food & Drink
Did you know May’s best bloom is edible? That means it’s also drinkable. You’ve got to try the Lilac Squeeze cocktail. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library....
by Stacey Brugeman | Apr 21, 2022 | Food & Drink, Vacation
With a hint of cherry and a spring-green hue, this Last Call cocktail recipe is a sign of warmer days to come. Last year for my April birthday, my husband took me to Detroit for a couple’s weekend. After dropping our bags in the room, we headed straight for the...
by Stacey Brugeman | Feb 28, 2022 | Food & Drink
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll with this rye whiskey classic recipe, featuring a 12-year, small-batch rye from a Northern Michigan distillery. For many, Fat Tuesday is the final day of feasting before the Lenten season of fasting. In this...