Mike's Mix: Young Joni
Each week, Mike Augustyniak finds a new cocktail from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to northeast Minneapolis to try a twist on a well-loved cocktail.
Young Joni Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
- ¼ oz Chamomile syrup *
- 2 Dashes Bittercube Bolivar Bitters
*To make Chamomile syrup; prepare Chamomile tea. Add an equal part of sugar to the tea, and continue heating until sugar is dissolved. Cool and use, or store.
Instructions:
Combine in a mixing glass, add ice, stir, strain over ice (a larger piece works the best for the longevity of the cocktail!). Garnish with an orange peel.
Passive-Aggressive
- 1 ½ oz Letherbee Original Gin
- ½ oz Orgeat syrup
- ½ oz fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ oz Amontillado Sherry
- 1 Dash Black Pepper tincture
- Angostura Bitters
* To make Black Pepper tincture: steep black peppercorns in everclear for up to 2 weeks; strain to remove peppercorns and use sparingly.
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except Angostura Bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously to break up the cubes. pour directly into a tall glass without straining. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with a few dashes of Angostura Bitters and a healthy mint sprig.
Young Joni is Pizzeria Lola owner Ann Kim's foray into Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is filled with your favorite wood-fired pizza recipes from Lola's, wood-grilled meats, and Korean-inspired vegetable dishes. The main bar serves twists on classic cocktails, and the back bar serves up more custom and intricate cocktails in a speakeasy setting.