Sip your way through the South Shore of Lake Michigan, one signature pour at a time. We've handpicked a standout beer, wine, mead or cocktail from Northwest Indiana breweries, wineries and distilleries - giving you a curated taste of the region's craft scene.
From bold, hop-forward brews to smooth spirits and artfully balanced wines, each selection reflects the passion and personality behind the pour. Cheers to exploring local, one glass at a time!
The Old Lodge Cocktail
The Brewery Lodge and Supper Club
5727 N 600 W, Michigan City, IN
A smooth, warming year-round cocktail with Maker's Mark bourbon, ginger-infused turbinado and orange bitters.
Wildflowers Wine
Four Corners Winery
294 East 600 North, Valparaiso, IN
A light, sweet, refreshing wine with delicate floral aromas and hints of summer berries, available year-round.
After Two Hazy IPA
Zorn Brew Works
605 E 9th Street, Michigan City, IN
A staple hazy IPA in Michigan City, bursting with juicy, bright citrus, soft tropical fruit and floral spice from Citra, Lubelski and Cascade hops.
Lavender Haze Wine Spritzer
Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon Road, Michigan City, IN
A year-round lemon-lavender wine spritzer made exclusively with Shady Creek's estate wines, showcasing their creativity as a farm winery.
Blood Pressure Cocktail
Journeyman Distillery
258 S. Campbell, Valparaiso, IN
A perennial favorite cocktail featuring Smoked Featherbone Bourbon, house all-spice dram and barrel-aged bitters, served over a blood-orange ice cube.
Espresso Martini
Running Vines Winery
101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN
A smooth, bold cocktail made with fresh, locally roasted espresso from Fluid Coffee Roasters, highlighting local collaboration.
Spicy Mango Margarita
Byway Brewing
2825 Carlson Drive, Hammond, IN
A bold, sweet-heat summer cocktail with mango purée, fresh lime, agave, jalapeño tincture and Ocho Blanco tequila, finished with Tajin rim.
Elliot Mead
Manic Meadery
1003 E. Summit Street, Ste. 3, Crown Point, IN
Their flagship mead fermented with whole Elliot blueberries and orange blossom honey, offers a balanced, rich fruit character and subtle American oak notes.
Byron's Blend Port-Style Wine
Carpenter Creek Cellars
11144 Jordan Road, Remington, IN
A luxurious, year-round port-style wine made from five estate-grown grape varieties, offering vibrant raspberry and blackberry notes with a vanilla finish.
Singing Sands Old Fashioned
Shoreline Brewery
208 Wabash Street, Michigan City, IN
A bold and creamy take on the classic, blending Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon with a signature foam made from their Singing Sands Oatmeal Stout.
