THIS WEEK AT SMALL LOT…
Earl Giles
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The Legacy of Earl Giles
It might surprise you to learn that Earl Giles is much more than a Minneapolis Distillery.
Although Earl Giles is the name of their distillery in Minnesota, the real man behind their business' name was born outside of Chicago. He eventually resided in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. There he owned and operated an apothecary, where he worked as a pharmacist and confectionist.
During prohibition, Earl Giles would fly his float plane all over North America to deliver liquor. He did this by dispensing alcohol into apothecary bottles. In doing so, Giles was able to successfully transport liquor under the guise of medicine.
Earl Giles played with sugar in his apothecary, and it appears that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It just so happens that co-owners Jesse and Jeff also started playing with sugar before opening up their distillery. And today, they produce and distribute mixers, elixirs, syrups, and other specialty products to home bartenders, restaurants, and professional bartenders—right from their own apothecary.
Ready for the weird part?
Earl Giles was a real man, born in 1888. He is Jeff Erkkila’s great-grandfather. Both Jesse and Jeff each have a special piece of Earl Giles they carry with them, their middle names: Jesse "Earl" Held and Jeff "Giles" Erkkila. Just a bizarre coincidence.
I guess you could say this partnership was meant to be!
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AT EARL GILES, WE KNOW A GREAT DRINK IS MORE THAN WHAT'S IN THE GLASS - IT'S ABOUT MOMENTS SHARED.
NOW, THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, YOU CAN BRING THE EARL GILES EXPERIENCE HOME AND CRAFT ELEVATED COCKTAILS THAT MAKE EVERY OCCASION ONE TO CELEBRATE.
cosmopolitan cocktail kit
• 1 x 375ml Earl Giles Vodka
• 1 x 375ml Earl Giles award winning Quadrasec Orange Liqueur
• 1 x 16oz Earl Giles Cosmopolitan Elixir
• 1 x bag of Earl Giles Disco Citrus Garnish
FOR ONE SERVING USE:
1.5 OZ EARL GILES VODKA
0.5 OZ EARL GILES QUADRASEC ORANGE LIQUEUR
1.5 OZ EARL COSMOPOLITAN ELIXIR
COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS IN A COCKTAIL SHAKER WITH ICE AND SHAKE. STRAIN INTO A MARTINI OR COUPE GLASS. GARNISH WITH DISCO CITRUS
blackberry sling cocktail kit
• 1 x 375ml Earl Giles award winning Gin
• 1 x 375ml Earl Giles award winnning Spritz! Aperitivo • 1 x 16oz Earl Giles Blackberry Lavener Elixir
• 1 x bag of Earl Giles Lemon Disco Citrus Garnish
FOR ONE SERVING USE:
1.5 OZ EARL GILES GIN
0.5 OZ EARL GILES SPRITZ! APERITIVO
1.5 OZ EARL GILES BLACKBERRY LAVENDER ELIXIR
3OZ SODA WATER
COMBINE INGREDIENTS IN A COCKTAIL SHAKER WITH ICE AND SHAKE. STRAIN OVER ICE INTO A COLLIN'S GLASS. ADD A SPLASH OF SODA WATER FOR A BUBBLY FINISH. GARNISH WITH DISCO CITRUS
come in
Come for a quick bite and a drink or bring the whole family for a fun dining experience! The Earl Giles Restaurant is open and ready to shake drinks and sling food. Plan ahead with a reservation or drop in today.
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What we make, you can take. Our selection elixirs, syrups, and other specialty items creates the ultimate home bartender for the next party or after work drink. Stock up on your favorite flavors online or in store today.
consulting
On the mezzanine floor of Earl Giles Distillery we have The Drinks Apothecary, a flavor and consulting house utilizing over 300 globally sourced extracts to develop customized beverage products for any bar and restaurant programs.
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