We’ve Got the Winter Blues

by | Dec 2, 2022 | Culture

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Those dark and gloomy winter days can get anyone down but our winter blues are of a different kind. We’ve scoured the internet for the best blue cocktails to brighten up your holidays this year. Top them off with our winter blue compostable straws that are festive and eco-friendly as well! Add them to your next happy hour and enjoy!

Jack Frost Cocktail

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Vodka, pineapple juice, blue curacao and cream of coconut create the most delicious, beautiful and festive holiday cocktail!

  • Light corn syrup or honey for rimming glasses
  • Flaked coconut for rimming glasses
  • 8 cups ice (more or less depending on desired consistency)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup blue curacao
  • ½ cup vodka or light rum (I used vodka)
  • ½ cup cream of coconut

Instructions

  1. Rim the glasses: Pour a thin layer of corn syrup onto a plate and dip the rims into the corn syrup, then dip in coconut flakes.
  2. In a blender, blend ice, pineapple juice, blue curacao, vodka and cream of coconut until desired consistency is reached. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

 

Blue Hawaiian with Peppermint

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Take your favorite Blue Hawaiian cocktail to the next level for the holidays by adding a touch of peppermint! The citrus flavors in this Christmas Blue Hawaiian go beautifully with a hint of mint, and it’s a great way to imagine that you’re enjoying your favorite sunny beach when it’s cold outside. Enjoy your favorite coconut rum, pineapple, and blue curacao drink with an update!
  • 2 ounce Coconut Rum
  • 2 ounce Blue Curacao
  • 1 ounce Peppermint Schnapps
  • 1 ounce Pineapple Juice
  • 1 ounce Sprite
  • Ice
  • Crushed candy canes
  • Simple syrup
  • Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

Add simple syrup to a plate, set to the side. Add the crushed candy canes to a plate. Then roll the rim of the glasses in the simple syrup then into the candy cane. Set glasses aside. Fill the cocktail shaker halfway full with ice. Combine first all the liquors and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined. Fill the beverage glasses with ice. Pour the mixture over ice. Top with Sprite and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

 

Blue Island Splash

This Blue Island Splash is like a taste of the tropics! Filled with coconut, citrus and fruity flavors, this libation is fabulously refreshing!

  • 1 Oz Malibu Coconut Rum
  • 1 ½ Oz White Rum
  • 1 Oz Blue Curacao
  • 1 ½ oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 Oz Sprite (or coconut water)
  • Maraschino Cherries – for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except the sprite in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake to combine. Fill two small glasses with ice. Use strainer to divide cocktail among two glasses. Top each with half shot of sprite. Garnish with cherries.

 

We’ll be adding more recipes as we indulge! Happy Holidays!