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There are currently four Li’l Woody’s in the Seattle area, with the first opening in 2011 on Capitol Hill and other outposts in Ballard, White Center, and South Lake Union. The independent small chain is celebrated for its NW grass-fed beef burgers, which have crowned a number of best-of lists, including the Huffington Post’s Most Audacious Burger list, which featured the Trotter burger (caramelized onions, apple, chopped Hills bacon and horseradish sauce).

While Li’l Woody’s has been serving beer and wine for some time, it was only recently – May 31, to be exact – that Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union started serving up cocktails and booze-y drinks. And while I’ll never frown on a beer and a burger, I’m all for a wider array of drink options, and feel that their choices are fun and match the Li’l Woody’s vibe perfectly.

The drink menu, at first glance, seems fairly small, with six choices. But don’t be deceived. One of the six, for example, is Boozy Milkshakes. There isn’t just one, or two, to pick from, however. You can match any milkshake they serve with any kind of spirit – it’s like a choose-your-own boozy milkshake adventure, the bartender said. Not sure where to start? Just ask the helpful staff, whose suggestions ranged from a Mint Chocolate Chip shake with bourbon (an ice-cream paean to the Mint Julep) to a lush combination of elderflower liqueur St. Germain and a Strawberry shake.

It’s the same with the mules – you can have a classic Moscow Mule, or sub a different spirit in for vodka, changing your ride to a Kentucky Mule with bourbon, a London Mule with gin, and on down the line. Kombucha cocktails follow this mix-and-matching, too, and use Bellingham’s Kombucha Town flavors like blueberry, jasmine, and ginger.