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.
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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