This weekend we celebrate dads with Coppercraft and craft cocktails. The 6 Father’s Day cocktails included in this blog show dad just how much he means to you.
Remember the Maine
Dads from the Northeast will appreciate this craft cocktail, which reminds us of a good Manhattan. It’s a bit old-timey, made with Coppercraft Rye Whiskey and la fée verte or “the green fairy”.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Rye Whiskey
- .75 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 teaspoons cherry liqueur
- .5 teaspoon absinthe
- Branded cherry, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Beer’s Knees
A take on the traditional Bee’s Knees, this cocktail has a sudsy element that has quickly become a fan-favorite.
- 1.25 oz Coppercraft Gin
- .75 oz lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 8 oz beer
- Dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
- Lemon slice, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Come on Eileen
It’s a good song and an even better looking cocktail. Serve with plenty of ice.
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Rye Whiskey
- .75 oz orange juice
- .75 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Jack Rose
A good balance of both sweet and sour, this cocktail will quickly become one of dad’s favorites.
- 2.5 oz Coppercraft Applejack
- .75 oz lemon juice
- .75 oz grenadine
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
- Lemon twist, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Classic Mojito
If the summer heat makes you feel like you’re in the Caribbean, cool down with a Caribbean drink. Fresh and fizzy collaborate in this cocktail.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Rum
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
- 4 sprigs of mint
- .75 oz lime juice
- Club soda
- Dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
- Lime, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Evening Shade
Hard working dads find relief in the shade after a sun-baked afternoon. This cocktail pairs well with that scenario, providing refreshing relief.
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz lime juice
- .75 oz ginger liqueur
- .5 oz pomegranate liqueur
- 2 oz peach purée
- 3 slices cucumber
- Lemon balm, garnish
See the full recipe and instructions adapted from here.
Happy Father’s Day to all our dads and dad figures. Share your Father’s Day cocktails with us on social media using #coppercraftdistillery. Find our award-winning spirits at our tasting rooms or in a store near you.