The new foods at the Minnesota State Fair get plenty of attention, but the new beverage lineup shouldn't be overlooked. Sweet, sour, inventive and "interesting," 46 new drinks will debut at the fair this year, joining 43 returning beverages found only at the fair. That brings the total to more than 300 brews and beverages at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Pace yourself — it's going to be a busy fair.
Arctic Moscow Mule Slushie: A special-edition Super Craft Elixir release. Ginger beer mixed with zested limes and hard seltzer from cane sugar, slushie style. Shanghai Henri's, International Bazaar
Arnold Palmer Spiked Slushy: The Arnold Palmer is now in a spiked, super refreshing slushy. 5% ABV. Coasters, southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street
Baklava Cream Ale: Brewed in the classic cream ale style and flavored with vanilla, honey, lemon and walnuts to emulate the traditional Greek dessert baklava. 5.5% ABV. 20 IBUs. Brewed Bent Brewstillery in Roseville. Dino's Gyros, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Bomba Bull Frosé All Day Slushy: Fusing St. Paul-made Gray Duck Distillery Bomba Juice spirited seltzer with a fruity mix of lemonade, strawberry and a kick of Red Bull served frosé slushy style. 4.7% ABV. Dino's Gyros, north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Bririta: The crisp, light flavors and slight floral scent of Round Lake Vineyards & Winery's Brianna blend with Island Oasis Margarita mix for a tropical sipper, garnished with a slice of lime. 4.8% ABV. Giggles' Campfire Grill, southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods
Cherry Berry Chill: A Red Bull Blue Edition (Blueberry) and White Claw Hard Seltzer slushie. O'Gara's at the Fair, southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street
Cherry Limeade Blonde: Sweet cherry flavor melds with tart, aromatic lime peel and purée. 5% ABV. Brewed by Lupulin Brewing Co. in Big Lake. The Hangar, northeast corner of Underwood Street and Murphy Avenue