It’s fall ya’ll and that means a lot of things, but here at Acme it means Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Beer! These limited edition seasonal beers are here while supplies last with new and old favorites arriving weekly. Stop by and stock up!
Shoooo-eeee do we have a recipe for YOU!
Make the chix ahead, and take it camping with you!
Ingredients:
3 - 4 med chicken breasts
1 jar of The Real Dill Green Chile Hot Sauce (available here at Acme!)
Tequila (50 ml shooter, optional) (also available here at Acme, but we bet you knew that)
Tortillas
Shredded cheese
Avocado
Directions:
Add chicken breasts (frozen or thawed) to your slow cooker.
Add entire jar of Green Chile Hot Sauce and tequila (optional).
Cook on high 6 hours, or on low 8 hours, or however your slow cooker works for chicken breasts.
Once done, shred chicken. Transfer chicken to container. Chill. (We mean put the chicken in the fridge. Alternatively, you can relax after your hard work.)
Reheat while camping over the stove, over the fire, however you want.
Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, avocado. You really don't need anything else. A side of beans and rice, or Mexican Coleslaw (stay tuned for recipe!), or whatever you think would be good, too.
Let us know how yours turned out!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Another wee local is all grown up!
A Crested Butte local returns home and joins the team!
Hip hop name: Lil Russ
Favorite adult beverage: Old Fashioned
Superpower: Always catches the biggest tunas
First concert: Damian Marley
Most recent Netflix binge: Waco
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: The Golden Hour
Epitaph: He lived too hard, died too fast
So happy to have you on the team, Noah!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
A wee local is all grown up!
A Crested Butte local returns home and joins the team!
Hip hop name: Skidmoore
Favorite adult beverage: Piña Colada🍍
Superpower: ??? (It's ok; you're young. There's time.😉)
First concert: U2
Most recent Netflix binge: The Office
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: The vibe and the view
Epitaph: Sister, daughter, LEGEND
So happy to have you on the team, Sydney!
Yeah, yeah, beer, spiked seltzers, wine, and even mixed drinks in a can are fine and easy options for life in the tent or camper, but some of us want to get a little more fancy. Here are some ideas for super easy cocktails to make out under the sky and stars. These simple recipes require just two ingredients – perfect for that trip to the recently reopened campground, river bend, or pocket of public land.
Paloma
Known as the poor man’s margarita, this refreshing Mexican favorite is whipped up in a flash. Simply combine grapefruit soda (try Jarritos) and tequila and top it off with a quick squeeze of tangy lime. Perfection: achieved.
Cuba Libre
Sure, it’s your classic rum and Coke, but it just sounds more fun this way. After a long day at the office or too much fun in the sun, nothing beats this classic pick-me up. Sweet and refreshing, having a few of these ensures you’ll be awake for every story told around the campfire tonight.
Whiskey Ginger
Rarely does a whiskey-ginger not hit the spot. Found the perfect campsite? Keep it easy. Top off a smooth bourbon with a splash of spicy ginger ale - or better yet, ginger beer – and focus your attention on the spectacular sunset that’s about to unfold.
Whatever your adventures entail, ditch the PBR (since we’re having a hard time stocking these right now anyway) and give one of these libations a go – without taking time away from a night under the stars. Because after all, that’s what camping is made for.
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Levi, Heather, and Brian! Triple threat, people. Watch out!
LEVI
Hip hop name: Dr. Love ❤️
Favorite adult beverage: Gosling's Dark and Stormy
Toilet paper-- over or under? Over. "Oh, and we're all out of toilet paper."
Superpower: Eating
First concert: Collective Soul
Most recent Netflix binge: True Detective (ooooo good one)
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: The lack of people (shhh, don't tell him about Spring Break 😆)
Epitaph: Life is short-- drive fast and leave a sexy corpse
HEATHER
Hip hop name: HC
Favorite adult beverage: Red, red wine
Superpower: I'm telekinetic-- I can move things with my mind (well, THAT will sure help out with stocking!)
First concert: Blink 182/Green Day/Jimmy Eat World
Most recent HULU binge: The Mindy Project
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: Softball!! and the mountains
Epitaph: "She loved well & she lived well"
BRIAN
Hip hop name: El Duké ("Dokay")
Favorite adult beverage: Whiskey/Whisky (no matter how you spell it 😆)
Superpower: Able to see/smell bullshit from a mile away
First concert: Kiss 1977 🤘
Most recent Netflix binge: Schitt's Creek
Favorite thing about #CrestedButte: The community
Epitaph: One more and I'll tab out
Now, that’s a mouthful to say.
We're lucky to get them, especially all of them!!
Come talk to us to learn more! We’d love to chat about the special relationships we have with our suppliers and distributors, which allow us to bring you limited release, unique, and hard-to-find products!
Now at Acme Liquor Store!
“Fremont Brewing was born of our love for our home and history as well as the desire to prove that beer made with the finest local ingredients – organic when possible – is not the wave of the future but the doorway to beer's history. Starting a brewery in the midst of the Great Recession was clearly an act of passion. We invite you to come along with us and enjoy that passion … Because Beer Matters.”
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
It’s Boss Lady time! Meet Lauren, Acme’s fearless manager!
Lauren Alkire
So, you think you know Lauren, store manager and doer of all the things? Read on for some surprises...
Arm Wrestling name(s): Kosher Krusher, Hebrew Hammer, Passover Pounder
Favorite adult beverage: Depends on the occasion! Italian red wines.
Toilet paper: OVER (only psychopaths do it the other way!)
Superpower(s): 1. Scheduling 2. Hasn't eaten pork/pig products in 25 years!!
First concert: The Grateful Dead
Most recent Netflix binge: "Who has time for that? I've been watching soccer referee training videos..."
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: Community; my non-biological family
Epitaph: I'd rather have a moment of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special
We dare you to stop by and challenge Lauren to an arm wrestling match! 💪
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Today, we'd like you to say hello to Stanley, the nicest guy you’ll ever meet.
Stanley Frederick
Hip hop name: Stan Deezley
Favorite adult beverage: Cold beer, good whiskey
Superpower: Ability to fly (what IS it with all these aerial employees??)
First concert: Charlie Daniels (in 1976!! 😮🔥)
Most recent Netflix binge: Stranger Things
Favorite thing about CrestedButte: The weather, and the nice people (awwww, shucks)
Epitaph: I came I saw I did
Come say "Oh, hey" to Stanley anytime, and maybe he'll give you some flying pointers!!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Peter Schramm
Here's a funny fellow-- Meet Peter!
Rockstar name: Peter Schrammpton 🎸
Favorite adult beverage: Beer 🍺
Toilet paper: Over (👏🏽)
Superpower: Ability to FLY! (Hmmm...)
First concert: Asleep at the Wheel
Most recent Netflix binge: The Defiant Ones
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: The fresh mountain air
What he wants on his gravestone: Here for a good time, not a long time
Allllrighty then. We REALLY want to see this flying thing happen. Maybe he'll demonstrate for ya next time you're in!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Today, we'd like you to say hello to Karen, the Keeper of Random Knowledge!
Karen Boyle
Hip hop name: Special K
Favorite adult beverage: Mezcal tequila
Toilet paper: Under (yes!)-- so the cats can't shred it as easily :-)
Superpower: Having random people tell me random things...or, finder of all lost things at home
First concert: Van Halen
Most recent Netflix binge: Stranger Things
Favorite thing about CrestedButte: I can be as weird as I want without much judgement
Epitaph: She tried her best...
You're all welcome to come get weird at Acme any time!!!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Hello there, Emily!👋
Emily “Otter” O’cañas
Nickname: Otter
Favorite adult beverage: Dirty Martini🍸
Toilet paper: Over or Under? Over! Those under people are either serial killers or don't like animals! (Apparently, Joe and Emily need to talk.😆)
Superpower: I make people beautiful :-)
First concert: Rage Against the Machine at Red Rocks at age 13 (😮)
Most recent Netflix binge: Stranger Things
Favorite thing about Crested Butte: The Wiggins Twins
What you want on your gravestone: You're Welcome
Stop by Acme and get beautiful with Emily!!
A little humor from our staff to lighten your day!
Today, we'd like you to meet Joe Walowski! (Everyone say it, "Hi, Joe! ")
Super Joe
Hip hop name: Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo/Kung Fu Joe
Toilet paper- Over or Under?: Under (Nooooooo)
Superpower: Remembering people's names
First concert: Stryper ("Yeah, the religious band! They threw out little paper bibles!")
Most recent Netflix binge: The Office
Favorite thing about CrestedButte: My Acme Liquor family
Gravestone epitaph: Here lies Joe
Stop by Acme soon and talk to Joe about this problem with the toilet paper!! :-)
We are so excited to share this super versatile, Western-Slope-Inspired cocktail! It is the ultimate transitional cocktail for these Indian-Summer-not-quite-fall-yet days. Drawing inspiration from fruits that love to mix seasons, this Colorado cocktail is easy to make and a great crowd pleaser for your fall gatherings!
Western Slope Mash Up
Pick your poison. We prefer this one with bourbon but think it would work perfectly with vodka as well. If you are throwing a party let the guests pick their fave.
Slice your fruit. We went with peaches from Big B’s, but this recipe will work great with apples, raspberries, plums, apricots, pears, etc. Don’t be afraid to experiment; just about any fall fruit (or combo) will do the trick.
Poor 2 oz of bourbon or vodka into a glass filled with ice.
Drop in your fruit.
Top with mint, lavender, honey drizzle, and seltzer of choice (we went with orange). You can do all of the above or pick your favorite combo and mix and match. We got our culinary lavender from Lamborn Mountain Farmstead.
Here’s the thing y’all: this cocktail can be as basic or fancy as you like!
Want to step it up a notch? Just a few modifications will make this great cocktail your new FAVORITE cocktail!
Here’s how to level this cocktail up:
Go with a nicer bourbon or vodka. Next time you’re in Acme, be sure to let us know what your go-to is and ask us for the next step up. The secret to an amazing cocktail is to start with amazing ingredients.
Next, after you slice your fruit go ahead and muddle it. Yep, we just went there and no you don’t have to have a mortar and pestle or a muddler (but they do work well). A bowl and spoon or fork will work just fine.
Now here is the real icing on the cake - creating a sugar lavender rim! We are going to skip the lime and use a slice of fruit to wet the rim, then dip and spin your glass into a bowl of Sugar in the Raw with a sprinkle of that culinary lavender mixed in. Now add your ice, muddled fruit, booze, and top with your flavored soda water, mint, and 1-2 pieces of whole fruit, and be prepared to wow your taste buds and your guests!
If you make your own spin on this recipe we’d love to hear about it. Tag us on IG at @acmeliquorstore .
Sometimes, you just gotta become your own distributor!
Currently, Soulcraft Brewing is not distributing in our valley,
so Lauren, Acme’s manager, headed over the pass to get some!
Lauren Alkire, being willing to bring the haul over the pass to Crested Butte!
"The great thing about refereeing soccer in Salida, besides running around on the most beautiful grass pitch in the state, is that we now have Soulcraft Brewing available at ACME!"
Now at Acme Liquor Store!
Soulcraft Brewing is a Colorado craft brewery featuring 16 beers on tap, a large comfortable tasting room, cozy outside patio, and delicious onsite food option. Fun & friendly. Come grab some beer at Acme, and stop by their place when you’re in Salida! We LOVE supporting local-ish brewers!
It’s summer! This is a tasty, incredibly easy thirst quencher!
SANGRIA comes from the word sangre (Spanish for blood)—pertaining not only to the color of wine used in the traditional red sangria, but also reflecting a strong Spanish identity. Every house has its own blend of ‘secret’ ingredients. The variation of flavors and styles depends greatly on the specific region the sangria is from, as well as the particular taste of the person making it. A staple of Spanish tables, especially in the summer season, it’s a way to enjoy the flavorful bounty of harvest all year long.
Begonia Sangria
“If life hands you lemons, put them in your sangria!”
Pour one can of Begonia Sangria over ice.
Garnish with orange twists and other fresh summer fruit!
THAT’S IT!
But, such a beautiful cocktail for yourself and your guests!
An authentic Spanish recipe going back two generations
BEGONIA SANGRIA is one of the few premium sangrias produced in Spain. All of its ingredients are natural and of high quality. The spices macerate with the wine, same method as producing artisanal vermouth. The fruit flavors come from a natural extraction of the essence of the oranges. No chemicals or artificial flavoring is used. Lastly, this sangria is not pasteurized making its wine flavors more apparent and fresh.
It’s summer! Which means gin & tonics, err, gin and arugulas??
Arugula might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when making cocktails; however, we promise that it’s peppery green flavor works perfectly in this refreshing summer sipper.
Honey on my Mind
“Once you taste the sweet honey, you want more of that.”
Ingredients:
CopperMuse Gin with Hibiscus
Muddled Arugula
Lime
Honey Simple Syrup
The rosy color of our gin is from hibiscus flowers. CopperMuse Gin with Hibiscus is a delicate and drinkable gin.
Yeah, yeah, yeah we know- pretty much EVERY day is Star Wars Day. But, it’s still fun to have one day set aside to nerd out about all things from that galaxy far, far away. "May the 4th be with you." What started as pun warmly shared by fans has become a full-fledged Star Wars holiday. So, come on by Acme Liquor and grab the ingredients for one, or all, of these out-of-this-world cocktails!
The “Drink Me, You Will”
1 1⁄2 oz Calvados
1 oz Apple cider
1⁄2 oz Sage simple syrup*
1⁄2 oz Fresh lemon juice
6 Basil leaves
Garnish: Sage leaves
Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.
Strain into Martini glass.
Garnish with 2 fresh sage leaves.
*Sage simple syrup: Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water together over medium-low heat, stirring often, until dissolved. Allow to cool. Transfer to an airtight container, add 8 sage leaves, cut in half, and steep overnight. Remove in the morning.
The “Death Star”
1 oz Jägermeister
1 oz Gentleman Jack Tennessee whiskey
1 oz Grey Goose vodka
1 oz Triple sec
2 oz Sour mix
2 oz Coca-Cola
Add all the ingredients in a Collins glass over ice and stir.
The “Java the Hutt”
1 1⁄2 oz Cutwater Fugu horchata vodka
2 oz Cold-brew coffee
1⁄2 oz Half-and-half
1⁄4 oz Giffard white crème de cacao liqueur
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Garnish: Cinnamon sugar
Add all the ingredients into a shaker and dry-shake (without ice) for 5 seconds.
Add ice, and shake again until well-chilled.
Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with 1 pinch of cinnamon sugar.
We’d love to hear how your Star Wars day was! Did you need to use the Force to make these cocktails?? Or, did you create something new?
(Thanks to the folks at Liquor.com for their stellar ideas!)
Planning a Spring Fling, or perhaps a May Day or Mother’s Day event?
This recipe is sure to please!
“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade...And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. ”
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
12 sprigs rosemary
3 cups ruby-red grapefruit juice
1 1/2 cups Prairie Organic Vodka
3/4 teaspoon Fees Grapefruit Bitters
ice cubes
Preparation:
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, the sugar, and 6 rosemary sprigs to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is clear, about 5 minutes. Let cool; discard the rosemary.
In a pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, vodka, bitters and 3/4 cup rosemary-sugar syrup. Pour into 6 rocks glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each with a rosemary sprig.
We are really excited about all the new offerings from distilleries and breweries all over the country! Today, we’ll highlight a couple “locals”.
We’re bringing you two beers from New Planet Brewery in Boulder, Colorado.
“As avid outdoor enthusiasts, we’re never more “at home” than when we’re exploring old mining trails in Colorado’s high country, fishing the pristine waters of the South Platte, or skinning up Arapahoe Basin under the light of a full moon. We understand how fortunate we are to live in a place like Colorado. We also view it as our responsibility to ensure that the things that make Colorado so special are there for generations to come. So, we Tread Lightly.” Hey- these folks are speaking our Gunnison Valley language!
“At New Planet, we’re big fans of enjoying great beer with close friends, but we also know there is something special about being out in the elements by yourself. These moments of quiet solitude in nature are the inspiration behind Seclusion IPA.”
Whether you choose to enjoy these brews with friends or alone, they’re sure to please! Come check them out!
You know and love them for their beers, especially Dale’s Pale Ale, but Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, Colorado has more tricks up their sleeve!
Enter Wild Basin Boozy Sparkling Water!
“Wild Basin is a lush and unspoiled spot along the St. Vrain River, our backyard playground nestled deep in the mountains of Colorado. It’s Clean, Pristine, and Untamed – just like our Wild Basin Boozy Sparkling Water. Keep Running Wild.”
Oh, and get this- they donate $1 per case of Wild Basin sold to beach and river cleanups around the country! Do you love them or what!?
Hoppity hops hops! If you’re an IPA fan, then this beer from Odell Brewing Company’s for you!
“Hammer Chain was born to reinvent our approach to Double IPAs. Named after the spinning blades of our custom-built machine that pulverizes each whole-flower hop, Hammer Chain is brewed with meticulously sourced, vibrant American hop varieties and packed with notes of drippy tropical fruit, radiant peach, and sweet stonefruit.”
We’re eager to hear what you think about our new choices! Come see us soon!
