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Lager You Waiting For?

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On January 11, 2017
When talking about beer, a lot of people get confused about lagers. Newcomers to beer don’t understand what makes a lager, and a lot of experienced drinkers have some misconceptions […]
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Winter Citrus Cordials

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On December 6, 2016
Winter can be a dull time for cocktails.  Lots of heavy eggnog and smoky drams of scotch.  However, blood oranges and grapefruits are finally in season, and on sale at […]
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Big Bubbles Tasting 2016 Bottle List

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On November 29, 2016
    Big Bubbles Tasting 12.03.16 Mix & match 6 or 12 bottles for larger discounts!                     Regular Sale 6 Bottle […]
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A Spirited Thankgiving

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On November 16, 2016
  Thanksgiving is a wine holiday.  Riesling, Pinot noir, and sparkling wine pair beautifully with so many parts of the holiday’s meal.  But what about when you’re not eating?  Enter […]
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Old Republic

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On November 8, 2016
This Month in the Cocktail Corner, learn about two whiskeys, an herbal liqueur from the Czech Republic, and an easy cocktail that incorporates all three.   Becherovka Liqueur Ever since […]
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Fun With Orgeat!

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On October 11, 2016
      Orgeat (pornounced OR-ZAH) is one of the most versatile ingredients in cocktails.  In its most basic form, orgeat is an opaque almond simple syrup.  It is probably […]
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Big Fall Wine Tasting Wine List!

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On October 11, 2016
  Fall Sale Tasting 10.15.16   Mix & match 6 or 12 bottles for larger discounts!                         Regular Sale […]
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Minnesota Aquavit

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On September 7, 2016
Last week we introduced the month long Minnesota Spirits Sale by surveying the Minnesota whiskey landscape.  This week we look to our Nordic roots with aquavit from Skaalvenn, Vikre, and […]
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The State of Minnesota Whiskey

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On August 31, 2016
Since the change in law that took the cost to operate a distillery down to a fraction, tons of Minnesota distilleries have popped up and we have dozens of their […]
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The Perfect Manhattan

  • Posted by Zipps Liquors
  • On August 24, 2016
Being my first blog post, I feel I should introduce myself.  My name is Aaron and I grew up in Eagan, MN.  I come from the wine side of Zipps, […]
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