Proper Bartender

06/21/2025

Come check out the The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe and their smoothies with habanero!

05/24/2025

We are working tirelessly to finalize our bitters line products and are thrilled to announce the addition of liquors to our product line. These are the first three products we will be releasing. Suitable for any occasion. Look for us soon in your favorite liquor store.

05/17/2025

Proper Bartender unveiling party! We are pleased to announce our official distribution partnership and will be featuring liquor created by bartenders, for bartenders. Today, we invite you to join us in downtown Stillwater for our inaugural spirits showcase. Come and indulge in our expertly crafted drinks while enjoying live music on the water!

05/09/2025

Check out this cocktail!

05/05/2025

Best cinco deals I’ve seen! Go get the Mac burger, wings, and a spicy margarita!

Cinco’s coming in hot 🔥 Literally.

$5 margaritas all day Monday, May 5th, at Mac’s, made with Proper Bartender habanero bitters. Classic with salt or spicy with a Tajín rim. Here until they’re gone!

12/30/2024

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12/08/2024

Looking for a great gift for that hard to find person in your life-stop by my favorite shop in town and check out all the fun things. Smith + Trade Mercantile. Out bitters will spice up all cocktails for the holiday season.

This holiday season, support small businesses, strengthen your community, and find unique gifts. Smith + Trade Mercantile is locally owned and everything in the store is handcrafted from local makers. Owner Kelli Kauffer shareS what is new for Men’s gifts 2024.

12/05/2024

North Hill Liquor baby! Only a few left

Celebrate at home and show off your drink making skills. Kit comes with recipe, limes, and compliments from your guests🤗

11/28/2024

Casanova Liquors and my dear friends with Nan's Naughty And Nice Bloody Mary and bar mixers are sampling away! If you are near Hudson Wi, and need your last minute liquor needs stop by for samples!

11/27/2024

A few hours left to purchase a cobra verde kit from North Hill Liquor! Liquor stores will be closed in Mn tomorrow! Check this out for your holiday drink needs! Don’t show up empty handed!

10/02/2024

Spice it up baby!

09/12/2024

Megan and Tim-huge reasons why I love Stillwater and all it has to offer. These guys are the best-also they have the best laughs as well.

Come check out their awesome coffee shop vibes and grab some of Mik German’s delicious spice blends. You won’t regret it! Ty Tim & Megan …

Good Morning Friends
Happy Thursday 🎉

👇This picture. You know those stories that start out, 'I knew them when'... Well this picture is the start of that for me.

On the left is 14 Spice seasonings made by one of my old college roommates (and Stillwater native) Mik Germain, who is rocking his craft everywhere I turn...He has a successful restaurant, created his own spice line and the best Hot Honey I've ever had, is on Twin Cities Live more than anyone I know, and has won a ton of awards in the restaurant scene.

But I knew him when.. we were cooking Hamburger Helper at 2AM after dancing all night with our roommates in Mankato...Proud of you Mik! Boy has your cooking (and my sleep schedule 🤣)
changed from those days!

If you don't have his spices and hot honey in your kitchen arsenal, you should definitely stop down and load up!

And then there is Proper Bartender on the right, made by Joe Ehlenz. I knew Joe when his hair was spiked and tipped blond, and he was slinging drinks at Phil's Terra Hideaway. Tim and I would sit at the bar, and he would talk to us about the restaurant he wanted to open someday...and look at him now!

If you don't know who Joe is, he and his partner Brad (and I'm sure their wives) have had their hands full creating Lolo American Kitchen Stillwater , Lolo American Kitchen Hudson , Stillwater Proper , and Lolito Stillwater . When their first restaurant opened (Lolo), oftentimes they would meet at the old DG, and we would get sneak peeks of their design. It has been so fun watching the evolution of the beginning dreams and seeing them absolutely rock the restaurant scene!

But back to Proper Bartender...This tincture (Gluten and sugar free), is absolutely awesome to have in your cabinet! It's delicious in smoothies for an extra kick, it's awesome in Margaritas and other cocktails, and I absolutely love it in my homemade electrolyte drinks I make. It would also make a great gift!

Over the last couple of years, we have expanded into a small amount of retail at the DG. Each item is made by local friends, and I just couldn't be more proud to highlight them in our store! You can find everything we sell in our kitchen cabinets at home as well! Stop down today and load up! You will not regret it!

Scones... Blueberry, Espresso chocolate chip, Apple Cinnamon Oat

Have a great day everyone!
Cheers☕