Campfire Cocktails: Enjoy Every Sip

In Minnesota, we all cherish a good campfire, where we share stories, laughter, and cool Fall evenings together. Whether you're enjoying the great wilderness of Minnesota or gathered around a Solo Stove in the backyard, having fun and easy-to-make cocktails is a must. The key is to have drinks that are both delicious and portable, adding variety and flair to your gatherings with friends and family, each with their own signature drinks.

Mason Jar Cocktails:

Mason jar cocktails combine style, convenience, and sustainability, making them a trendy and practical choice for your next campfire. Try one or all of these and enjoy!

Woody’s Berry Basil Border Blitz

• 2 oz Woody’s Fairly Reliable Am-Can

• 1 oz Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup

• 5 oz Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale

Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup Recipe

• 2 cups fresh strawberries quartered

• 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

Bring to a boil, let cool to room temp and strain through a sieve or cheesecloth.

Cantilever Distillery in Ranier, Minnesota, is notable for its deep connection to local history, particularly its ties to the Prohibition-era smuggling routes across the Canadian border. Named after the historic cantilever railroad bridge, the distillery honors this legacy while producing high-quality, small-batch spirits, including those under the Woody's Fairly Reliable brand. Set in a picturesque location near Rainy Lake, the distillery offers a unique visitor experience with its cocktail room and boutique hotel. This cocktail is fresh with a wonderful combination of flavors.

Prairie Cucumber Watermelon Press

• 1 oz Prairie Cucumber Flavored Organic Vodka

• 1 oz Leroux Watermelon

• 1 oz Sprite

• 1 oz Club Soda

Prairie Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka focuses on its commitment to purity, sustainability, and refreshing taste. Crafted from organic, non-GMO corn grown on family-owned farms in Minnesota, this vodka is distilled to perfection and infused with natural cucumber essence, offering a crisp, clean flavor that's both smooth and invigorating. Prairie Organic's dedication to sustainability is evident in their use of eco-friendly farming practices and their support for organic agriculture, making it a choice that not only tastes good but feels good to purchase.

Leroux Watermelon is a flavored liqueur known for its bright, juicy watermelon taste. It’s part of the Leroux line of liqueurs, which are celebrated for their rich flavors and versatility in cocktails. Leroux Watermelon is particularly popular for its sweet and refreshing profile, making it a great addition to summer drinks, especially in cocktails that call for a fruity twist.

LALO Perfect Margarita

• 2 oz LALO tequila

• .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

• .75 Naranja Orange Liqueur

• Rim with salt

• Garnish with a lime wheel

You can’t go wrong with a margarita any time of year! LALO Tequila focuses on producing the purest blanco tequila using only blue Weber agave, water, and Champagne yeast. Its clean, additive-free profile highlights floral, citrus, and peppery notes, making it ideal for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. The crisp, natural flavors of the agave shine in a margarita, enhancing the drink's refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity.

Bubba’s Shot to Go

Bubba's Secret Stills Marshmallow S'mores whiskey is a perfect shot for by the campfire because it captures the nostalgic flavors of a classic campfire treat—s'mores—right in a bottle. The whiskey blends the rich, sweet notes of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker with the warmth of whiskey.

• 2 oz Bubba’s Secret Stills - Marshmallow Chocolate or Burnst Sugar

• 1 oz Milk or cream

• Top with whipped cream

Bubba's Secret Stills Marshmallow Chocolate Whiskey is a delightful blend that brings together the warmth of whiskey with the sweetness of marshmallow and rich chocolate flavors. This charming concoction tastes like a cozy campfire in a bottle—perfect for sipping on cool evenings or mixing into fun cocktails. The smooth, creamy notes of marshmallow and chocolate perfectly complement the whiskey's bold character, making it an irresistible treat for those who love a touch of sweetness with their spirits.