🥃 Featherbone Rye Boulevardier
Bold. Sophisticated. Pure Michigan.
The signature Featherbone Rye Boulevardier, crafted at Copper Top Ridge with a twist of orange and a local rye from Journeyman Distillery.A Copper Top Ridge favorite, this twist on a classic Boulevardier uses Journeyman Distillery’s Featherbone Rye, crafted just up the road in nearby Three Oaks.
- 1 oz Featherbone Rye
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- Orange peel, for garnish
Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. Express an orange peel over the drink, then drop it in.
🪵 Sip this one as the fire pit crackles to life. Bonus points if you’re wearing a spa robe fresh from the hot tub.
Pick up Featherbone Rye locally at Journeyman Distillery—or take our Luxury Winery & Brewery Tour and grab a bottle at the source.
🍋 Wild Huckleberry Lemonade
Sweet. Tart. Wildly refreshing.
Inspired by the berry bushes lining the trails near Warren Dunes, this vibrant cocktail balances summery sweetness with a punch of citrus.
Where to shop:
- New Buffalo Farmers Market – Thursdays 4–8 PM
- Mick Klüg Farms’ New Buffalo Farmstand – Daily 9 AM–4 PM
- 2 oz huckleberry vodka (or muddled wild huckleberries + vodka)
- 4 oz fresh lemonade
- Splash of club soda
- Lemon wheel & mint sprig for garnish
Shake vodka and lemonade with ice. Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass, top with soda, and garnish.
💡 Serve in a mason jar for that rustic-chic vibe that pairs perfectly with our backyard views of the forested creek.
Can’t find huckleberries? Substitute blueberries or black raspberries from the New Buffalo Farmers Market.
🍑 Smoky Peach Smash
Juicy. Herbaceous. Slightly smoky.
A seasonal crowd-pleaser that makes great use of late-summer peaches, especially when paired with a hint of smoke and fresh herbs from the kitchen garden.
Where to shop: Skip’s European Farmers Market – Weekends through mid‑October
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 ripe peach (sliced and muddled)
- ½ oz honey syrup
- 3–4 basil leaves
- Optional: Dash of smoky bitters
Muddle peach slices and basil with honey syrup. Add bourbon and shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a basil sprig and grilled peach slice.
🍑 The sweet stone fruit mingles beautifully with the scent of the grill on a summer night.
🌸 Lavender Cucumber Gin Fizz
Floral. Crisp. Light as a summer breeze.
The most delicate of the bunch, this cocktail cools you off with the subtle combination of cucumber and lavender—especially when made with locally crafted Round Barn Gin. It’s the perfect sip for sunset lounging beneath the Edison lights of the pergola.
Where to shop:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 3 cucumber slices
- Soda water to top
Muddle cucumber, then shake with gin, syrup, and lemon juice. Double strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with soda and garnish with a cucumber ribbon or edible flower.
💜 Pairs well with soft music, good company, and that golden-hour glow on the deck.
🍹 Enjoying Late-Summer Cocktails Under the Stars
Patio Perfection, One Sip at a Time
Whether you’re a bourbon fan or prefer your drinks light and floral, there’s a late-summer cocktail here to match your mood. Each one complements the Copper Top Ridge experience—laid-back luxury, nature all around, and just enough sophistication to feel special.
Want to keep it easy? Bring your favorite spirits and mixers—we’ve got a stocked pantry, a fridge with plenty of ice, and enough glassware to host a whole toast under the stars.
🍹 Cheers to the last sips of summer.
🥂 Plan Your Stay
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