Vermouth's Time to Shine

Written by Surdyk's Staff Vermouth's Time to Shine: Elevate Your Cocktails and Beyond Vermouth is finally having its moment - at least here in the U.S. While in other parts of the world it has long been cherished for its complexity and versatility, Americans are just beginning to recognize its true potential. Gone are the days of … read more

Mindful Moderation

Written by Surdyk's Staff TRENDING IN 2025: MINDFUL MODERATION Creating a cocktail that aligns with your lifestyle is essential. That's why the experts at Surdyk's have crafted three variations of classic cocktails, each designed to suit different preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a Full Proof, Moderate, or Zero Proof option, … read more

Raise the Bar

Written by Victoria Herrera, Sidebar Bar Manager Tips and tricks from a professional (and Sidebar Bar Manager) on making your home bar exceptional. The Pro: Victoria Herrera, Bar Manager at Sidebar at Surdyk's I was born and raised in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Moved to Minnesota almost 25 years ago (time flies when you are havi … read more

Semillon

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer The best supporting role in a wine goes to... Semillon. Sam Rockwell. Helena Bonham Carter. Andre Braugher. These actors did not make their reputation as leading stars, but we can all name their memorable supporting roles. That's a bit like Semillon (sem-ee-yon). It's been a key component of Bordeaux Bl … read more