Michigan is the Great Lake State thanks to its proximity to four of the five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie. And the cocktails included in this blog are just as blue as their inherently pristine waters. Sip on these lake-inspired blue cocktails before summer is through.
Michigan Unsalted
A Coppercraft original and an ode to Michigan summers.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Rum
- 1 oz Coppercraft Citrus Vodka
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz coconut milk
- Orange wheel, garnish
- Pineapple cross section, garnish
- Pineapple frond, garnish
In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake until chilled and combined. Strain mixture into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice, pineapple cross section and frond.
Royal Blue Cocktail
A cocktail to commemorate a summer well spent.
- 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 oz Coppercraft Citrus Vodka
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- .5 oz fresh lime juice
See the full recipe here.
Blue Lagoon Cocktail
A cocktail so blue it reminds us of Torch Lake’s crystal clear waters.
- 1 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 6 oz lemonade
- Lemon slice or wedge for garnish
See the full recipe here.
Lady in Blue
A classy gin-based blue cocktail enjoyed with pinkies up.
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Gin
- .25 oz creme de violette
- .75 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- .5 ounce simple syrup
- 3 drops orange flower water
- Blue Curacao, to layer
- Edible flowers for garnish
See the full recipe here.
Sex in the Driveway
A popular cocktail with Blue Curacao.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 4 oz lemon lime soda
- Lemon for garnish
See the full recipe here.
Fish Bowl Cocktail
A cocktail for your next party beside the lake.
- 16 oz Coppercraft Rum
- 16 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 6 oz Blue Curacao
- 12 oz sweet and sour
- 24 oz pineapple juice
- 24 oz lemon-lime soda
- Ice
- Swedish fish candy, garnish
- Citrus fruit slices, garnish
See the full recipe here.
But wait, there’s more…
If you need blue cocktails in a can, we have that too. Check out Honolulu Blue, crafted in tribute to our home team Detroit Lions. It’s Full of Pride and bursting with the fizzy flavor of vodka and blue raspberry lemonade.
Soak up the rest of summer with the cocktails above. Find our award-winning spirits at our tasting rooms or a retailer near you. Share your favorite blue cocktails with us on social using #coppercraftdistillery.
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