Q&A: Bartender at Snowflake Lounge

Todd Zawistowski

For 18 years, bartender Jerri Lee Richards has never missed a day of work at her job at Boyne Mountain’s Snowflake Lounge (231-549-6001), the North’s first slopeside bar. We presented the veteran mixologist with a few ski-day scenarios and asked her to prescribe a libation for each:

What would you suggest for someone who just finished their first day of ski lessons?

First, I’d ask if they needed a bag of ice, of course, if they had any bumps or bruises. Sometimes a little cognac in some coffee might ease their aches.

How about for someone who just nailed the Nastar course?

That’s easy—a shot of Jäger from our Jägermeister machine. I’d announce it through the bar. Of course, if it was a child who had just had a successful day on the hill, I’d make them a big hot chocolate. With extra whipped cream and a cherry.

What if you had a patron who just spent the afternoon teaching his or her significant other to ski?

Well, I’d probably suggest some top-shelf margaritas … no, a bottle of wine. And then I’d point the couple to the hot tub so they could unwind and have a romantic evening.

If they’re still speaking to one another.

Right, if they’re still speaking to one another. Teaching your significant other to ski … that’s generally not recommended.

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