Still looking for the perfect present for the matriarch in your family? Mother’s Day is Sunday – heads up, dads – and with many traditional gift options otherwise unavailable (or delayed due to coronavirus), shall we simply celebrate with a cocktail or two? Our team has crafted three drink recipes below featuring our stunning spirits, fresh fruit and vegetables, and other herbs that can be found in your garden. Since we have a little time on our hands, how about a gardening project this weekend with a boozy twist?
Blueberry & Rosemary Bourbon Smash
- 2 oz Coppercraft Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies
- .75 oz rosemary syrup
- .75 oz lemon juice
- 7 blueberries
Muddle blueberries in shaker, add additional ingredients, and shake with ice. Strain into rocks glass and garnish with rosemary sprig.
Cucumber & Mint Gin Spritz
- 2 oz Coppercraft Gin
- .75 oz lime juice
- .75 oz simple syrup
- 5 slices of cucumber
- 5 mint leaves
Muddle mint and cucumber in shaker, add additional ingredients, and shake with ice. Strain into Collins glass and top with soda water. Garnish with cucumber wheel and mint sprig.
Strawberry & Basil Rum Punch
- 2 oz Coppercraft Rum
- .75 oz honey syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 5 strawberries
- 5 basil leaves.
Muddle basil and strawberries in a shaker, add additional ingredients, and shake with ice. Strain into tiki glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with strawberry segment and a basil leaf.
Our award-winning spirits and premium canned cocktails are available for purchase during limited hours at our Holland-based Distillery. You can also purchase online or pickup locally in a store near you.
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