Around this time last year we planned a chocolate and spirits tasting alongside Mokaya, a Grand Rapids-based artisan chocolatier. The hope was to share — in-person — four handcrafted cocktails alongside four handcrafted chocolates. But then, coronavirus. Masks, hand sanitizer, “stay home, stay safe,” social distancing… The tasting, like so many events in 2020, was cancelled. But we’re not cancelling handcrafted cocktails and handcrafted chocolate again this year. We’re giving you the resources to conduct your own tasting instead. Love the finer things in life? This one’s for you…
Choc-full’a Cinn Martini
Paired with Himalayan Sea Salt Caramel
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- .75 oz chocolate liquor
- .25 oz cinnamon syrup
- .75 oz heavy whipping cream
Shake ingredients with ice in shaker and strain into Coupe glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings and cinnamon dust.
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Paired with Strawberry Lemonade
- 2 oz Coppercraft Gin
- .5 oz mixed berry syrup
- .25 oz lemongrass syrup
- .25 oz honey syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Dry shake ingredients in shaker for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake again. Strain into snifter and garnish with raspberries.
Black Manhattan
Paired with Hot Lips
- 2 oz Coppercraft Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Averna
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Combine ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into Coupe glass. Garnish w/orange peel.
Bison
Paired with Honey Pistachio
- 2 oz Coppercraft Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies
- 1 oz brown sugar apple balsamic syrup
Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into rocks glass. Add ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with basil leaf.
Find our award-winning spirits online or a store near you. Share your drinks with us on social media using #coppercraftdistillery and make sure you check out our friends at Mokaya too.