It’s boating season! And because we’re made in Holland, Michigan — with access to all the Great Lakes — no one loves a day out on the water more than us. Check out these 4 fresh and fruity summer boat cocktails that are easy-to-make (and even more enjoyable to drink) on board any vessel. Set sail with us this summer…
Blood Orange Aperol Collins
Embrace a citrus-y summer with this strong mix. The Blood Orange Aperol Collins is beautiful beside the blue of any ocean or lake and has strong summer vibes.
.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Blood Orange Liqueur
2 oz Coppercraft Gin
.75 oz lemon juice
.5 oz Aperol
Club soda
See full recipe and instructions here.
Prickly Pear Margarita
Appreciate a fruity blend that is endearingly refreshing. The Prickly Pear Margarita has hints of the desert life, but is best enjoyed floating above the water.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Prickly Pear Liqueur
1 oz blanco tequila
1 oz lime juice
.5 oz agave syrup
See full recipe and instructions here.
Blackbeard’s Booty
The freedom brought on by open ocean air is unmatched. Blackbeard’s Booty is crafted using Thatcher’s Organic Prickly Pear Liqueur and gives a beautiful boat day a mischievous kick.
.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Prickly Pear Liqueur
1.5 oz Coppercraft “Holland to Holland” Rum
1 oz blackberry
1oz lime juice
Find this cocktail and other favorite summer recipes in our Summer Cocktail Guide.
Summer Vodka Fizz
Cool mint complements in this summer cocktail. Make your summer nights sustainable using Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
.5 oz lemon juice
.5 oz mint simple syrup
1-2 oz club soda
See full recipe and instructions here.
Ready to craft a cocktail on your (water)craft of choice? Excellent. Us too. Share your 4 best summer boat cocktails with us here. Or take our handcrafted organic canned cocktails to the high seas. Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade and Blood Orange Spritz are available now. Find them here.