A Brief History Of Cocktails at Club Jager

Club Jager was packed Monday night as the Minnesota Historical Society and local bartenders Johnny Michaels of La Belle Vie and Pip Hanson of Marvel Bar presented a Brief History of Cocktails. Michaels and Hanson discussed the origins of classic drinks and shared their tips for ordering, drinking and making a decent cocktail while guests sampled creations featured in the presentation. Michaels also signed copies of his book, "Northstar Cocktails", available now through the Minnesota Historical Society Press. PHOTOS BY MACKENZIE ORTH on January 16, 2012