DIY - Something Blue Cocktails

A few delicious blue cocktails perfect for a Something Blue Shower or just an evening with the girls. Enjoy!

Ice Blue Martini

1-oz Hpnotiq Liquor
1/2-oz vodka
2-oz lemonade
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
Shake & strain into martini glass
Garnish with lemon twist

Blue Thai Mojito 

Ingredients
1/4 ounce blue Curaçao
1 1/2 ounces Bacardi Limon rum or Bacardi white rum
1 1/2 ounces Coco-Mint Syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces chilled soda water

For garnishing
Fresh mint and/or cilantro sprigs
Shaved coconut (optional)

Preparation
Fill a tall glass with ice. Measure in the Curaçao, rum, syrup, lime juice, and soda water. Stir with a bar spoon. Garnish with fresh mint and/or cilantro and a sprinkling of shaved coconut, if using.

Coco-Mint Syrup

 

Ingredients
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch fresh mint, torn
12 large sprigs fresh cilantro
2 cups sugar

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 1 hour. Strain, pressing out as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids. Let cool to room temperature. If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate, for up to 1 month, until needed. Remix before using.

Makes: Makes 3 cups, enough for about 16 drinks

Something Blue Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Hpnotiq
• 2 oz white wine
• 1 oz ginger ale

Preparation:

1. Build the ingredients in a Champagne flute.
2. Serve and toast to a long and happy marriage.