Michigan Cocktails

Maple Peach Smash

1. Combine the bourbon/rye/rum, maple syrup, lemon juice and peach slices in a mixing glass. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to smash the peach slices. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain the liquid over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with the orange twist and mint sprigs.

Scandinavian 75

1. Combine the Aquavit, honey syrup, lemon juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon twist.

Honey Syrup: Combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until the honey has dissolved and transfer to an airtight container. Syrup will keep in refrigeration for a month.

Indigo Negroni

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Elderflower Garden Party

1. Place the cucumber chunks in a blender or food processor and purée. Place the cucumber purée in a fine mesh strainer or a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Press out as much juice from the cucumber as possible and discard the pulp.

2. Place 1 1/2 ounces of the cucumber juice along with the vodka, simple syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a martini glass or coupe. Garnish with cucumber slice.