It’s Friday! Which means it’s almost the weekend. Which for us a lot of the time means relaxing with a fun drink (Hopefully outside? Crossing my fingers!) and not worrying about a thing. Except this time it’s even better- because we get to share a favorite recipe and cheers some amazing bloggers at the same time for the Drinks with the Girls Spring blog hop!
For this spring edition of Drinks with the Girls, we wanted to share something light and easy to sip on, so we chose to make a drink named the Detroit Cooler. The best part is how simple it is to make. Simply grab a glass with some ice and combine 4 oz. of Vernors with 1 oz. of vanilla vodka. Lastly, squeeze 1/4 of a fresh orange into your glass, and garnish with an orange peel if you’re feeling fancy. All you need for the garnish is to peel a thin piece of the rind off with a vegetable peeler, twist tight and hold for a few seconds. The peel should stay curled and adds a fun touch to any summer drink. Sip & enjoy!
It is basically a 21+ version of a Boston Cooler, but since we use Vernors (a Michigan staple) it’s renamed a Detroit Cooler. For anyone who’s not near the mitten state, any kind of ginger ale will work! The orange adds a bit of a fruity summer spin on the original, and although the vanilla vodka takes the place of the ice cream, we wouldn’t judge if you added a scoop or two as well 🙂
While you’re sipping on your drink, make sure to check out the other eight amazing bloggers and their delicious drink recipes!
1. Strawberry Margarita by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
2. Soho Sangria by SohoSonnet
3. Grasshopper by Life in Velvet
4. Hustler Cocktail by Addicted 2 DIY
5. Pomegranate Ginger Cocktail by View From the Fridge
6. Not So Classic Sidecar by A Prudent Life
7. Rosemary Hard Lemonade by Dolen Diaries
8. Elderflower Cocktail by My Cooking Spot
9. Detroit Cooler by Sypsie Designs
Which one is your favorite? They all look so amazing we can’t pick just one! We might have to try all 9 first : )Â Hope you have a great weekend and a happy Easter!
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Oh I like the sound of this! We’ve been on a ginger ale kick lately and I already have Vanilla Vodka. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for joining us at the Drinks with the Girls hop!
I challenged myself to use what I already had in my kitchen as well, and vanilla vodka was the winner! Thanks so much for including me- so many fun drinks to try! Cheers : )
This looks so good! I am liking your idea of adding a scoop of ice cream to it as well;) I see some fun nights ahead of me, trying all of these cocktails!
Thank you Katie! Couldn’t resist the thought of a dessert and drink combo : ) Two of my favorite things! I haven’t tried it yet but might have to! I can’t wait to try all of the cocktails as well! Cheers : )
Yum! Vanilla vodka and orange? I never thought of that, but it would be so perfect together! Excited to meet you (virtually) and be in the Drinks With Girls Group with You!
Yum! Vanilla vodka is one of my staples…I’ll have to try this one soon. Love this series!
~Ariean
Oh this looks so amazing!! Can’t wait to try it!! xoxo, Angela
This sounds delish! Can’t wait to try it!!
Vanilla vodka and ginger ale?! Yes, please! This sounds easy and yummy–two of my favorite things 🙂