Mocktails are here!

Since we’ve introduced our newest batch of drinks, I, Katie, have enjoyed watching people browse the new menu and hesitantly try something new.

“Hmm…what mocktail shall I try?”

The first evening we offered the new drinks, I sat at the shop with some fellow Brewed kids.  As Henson ordered his third drink for the evening, I overheard him promise to pay for it himself, rather than hemorrhage his mother’s account.   I considered reminding him overindulgence is not necessary; he does not have to try the entire menu in one evening.  I figure he already knows: Mocktails are here to stay.

“The Long Chailand”

Henson favors the Eskimo, while Kylee is a fan of the fruity-flavored faux-tinis.

We hooked other regular customers on the Long Chailand, made of soda and chai, and the DirTea, a chai-espresso mixture.

“The Eskimocha”

I enjoyed an Eskimocha, a small, iced concoction of espresso, cream and chocolate, shaken and served in a martini glass with a special Brewed Awakenings cocktail napkin.

“Kyle tries The Dude”

The new mocktail menu, comprised of cocktail-inspired, iced espresso, chai and soda drinks, also includes tasty appetizers.

A few afternoons ago, while working on the island of Brewed at St. Luke’s Hospital,  Brooke and I decided that Ellen’s spinach artichoke dip, featured on the mocktail menu, would likely be a part of our last meal.  (Yes, it’s that good.)

And don’t forget, it’s all available nightly from 6 to 9, Monday – Friday.

Come chill at Brewed this summer!

Farmers Market a Smashing Success!

We are one of many vendors participating in this summer’s farmers market which began June 2nd. We were thrilled with the turnout! We sold homemade biscotti, chocolate oatmeal bars, various scones and breads, granola and coffee cake to name a few. And TONS of brewed coffee!

Come and see us for the next farmers market on Saturday, July 7 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Downtown Cedar Rapids, Corner of 2nd Ave and 1st Street (in front of the Alliant Energy building).