Liquid Courage: 10 Blue Vodka Drinks Perfect for a First Date

Liquid Courage: 10 Blue Vodka Drinks Perfect for a First Date

The color blue is associated with wisdom and calmness. Both of these traits are great attributes to bring to a first date. 

Create a night of calm confidence when you treat your date to a tasty cocktail made from blue vodka. Blue vodka, like EasyRhino, makes the best first date drinks because of its blend of invigorating herbs and premium taste. 

Set the mood by presenting this versatile spirit in a delicious and impressive cocktail. Here are ten delicious blue vodka cocktail recipes to get you started.

The Ancient Herbs of EasyRhino Liqueur 

You can't find better blue vodka than EasyRhino liqueur. This vodka is unique because of the ancient herbs used to enhance your good time. 

The three main herbs that make this handcrafted vodka irresistible are as follows: 

  • muira puama
  • ashwagandha
  • epimedium

You'll also taste cinnamon, blood orange, and vanilla notes when you sip this vodka. The end taste results in a vodka fit for royalty. 

Muira Puama 

The muira puama plant is a small, shrubby tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. The flowers of this plant are white and fragrant, and its leaves are long and thin. 

It is known as "the potency wood" or "the strength of the Jungle." The plant has an extensive history of use by indigenous people in the Amazon for its medicinal properties. 

Muira puama is most commonly used to improve sexual performance and libido. Ingesting some of this plant can help get you in the mood. 

Muira Puama can also help with pain, anxiety, and depression. It can ease the nerves and keep you feeling great.

Ashwagandha

India, the Middle East, and Africa are home to the ashwagandha plant. It has green leaves and reddish-orange berries. There are medicinal properties in the roots and leaves of the plant. 

Ashwagandha is most commonly used for stress and anxiety relief. It's also can boost brain function, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce inflammation. This plant's natural stress-relieving properties will keep you calm and happy during your date. 

Epimedium 

The epimedium plant is a beautiful and unique plant native to Asia. It comes in various shapes and sizes, and its flowers can be either white or pink. 

You can find the Epimedium plant in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Today, the plant is most commonly used as a libido-boosting plant. Ingesting this plant can help the sparks fly. 

The Alluring Qualities of EasyRhino Liqueur 

If you want to create an air of romance on your first date, you can't go wrong mixing an incredible vodka cocktail. Choose a liqueur that mixes well in cocktails, like EasyRhino liqueur. You'll be able to whip up any of the following cocktails and have yourself a sultry night. 

1. The White Rhino 

If you're looking for the best cocktails for your first date, try this spicy one out for size. You'll love the ginger beer's bite and the lime's freshness. 

People first brewed ginger beer as a medicinal tonic in 18th century England. Today, people all over the world still enjoy ginger beer. It is often used as a mixer for cocktails giving a delightfully sharp bite to drinks. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 5 ounces of ginger beer 
  • a squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • ice
  • lime wedge for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish 

Directions 

  1. Add ice to your cocktail glass.
  2. Pour the ginger beer and EasyRhino liqueur into the glass.
  3. Top the drink with a squeeze of lime juice.
  4. Garnish with the lime wedge and fresh mint.

2. The Silverback 

This cocktail will energize you for a good time all night long! The blue vodka adds an extra kick to this drink. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur
  • 5 ounces of an energy drink of your choice
  • ice
  • a lime wedge for garnish 
  • fresh mint for garnish 

Directions 

  1. Add ice to a tall glass.
  2. Pour the energy drink and liqueur into the glass.
  3. Mix the drink and garnish with a lime and fresh mint.

3. The Black Rhino 

If you are looking for sophisticated drinks for your first date, try one with coffee. Your date won't be able to get enough of the smooth, slightly sweet finish. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1.5 ounces vanilla creamer 
  • 5 ounces of cold coffee
  • ice 

Directions 

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add the cold coffee and liqueur.
  3. Add the vanilla creamer and stir until combined. 

4. Pineapple Rhino Tonic 

Because of the refreshing ingredients, this is the best cocktail for a summer date. It's easy to make and is sure to excite your new flame. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
  • 4 ounces of ginger beer 
  • ice
  • orange slice for garnish 
  • cucumber slice for garnish

Directions 

  1. Fill a lowball glass with ice.
  2. Add the liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, and ginger beer.
  3. Garnish with the orange slice and cucumber slice.

5. The Blue Rhino 

This fun drink is the shade of the deep blue sea. The sweetness of the pineapple balances the sour mix for a spirited cocktail. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 3/4 ounce blue curaçao liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce sour mix 
  • 1/2 ounce pineapple juice 

Directions 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the liqueur, curaçao, sour mix, and pineapple juice.
  2. Shake until the ingredients blend together.
  3. Strain the liquid into a glass and serve. 

6. Ginger Vanilla Lemonade 

If you're looking for first-date drinks that dazzle, give this cocktail a try. The snappy ginger complements the sweet lemonade for a refreshing result. 

If you want to make a lasting impression on your date, make homemade lemonade to go with your drink. Making your own lemonade is simple and delicious 

You'll need one cup of sugar, one cup of water, and a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. 

Take the pan off of the heat and add the lemon juice. Pour the liquid into a pitcher and refrigerate. You'll be ready to add it to your cocktail when it's cool. 

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1/2 ounce Liber & Co. fiery ginger syrup
  • 5 ounces of fresh lemonade
  • ice
  • fresh mint for garnish 

Directions 

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add the Liber & Co. fiery ginger syrup, liqueur, and fresh lemonade.
  3. Stir until the ingredients combine. 
  4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

7. Rhino Mule 

For a twist on the classic mule, substitute vodka for EasyRhino liqueur. You'll get the snappy taste with a side of sensuality

The carbonation in the ginger beer means you can't shake it up in a shaker. Although it's usually served in a classic copper mug, any glass will do. 

If you want to impress your date, let them in on the history of the copper mug. The copper mug that a mule is traditionally served in has a fascinating history. People have used copper for centuries for a variety of purposes. 

It's an excellent conductor of heat, which makes it ideal for cooking and bartending. Copper is also antimicrobial, meaning it can help keep food and drinks fresh. People used the first known copper mugs for Moscow mules. 

The story goes that the Cock 'N' Bull tavern in Hollywood invented the original cocktail. The owners of the tavern were trying to promote their new ginger beer, and they decided to serve the drink in copper mugs.

Their idea worked and the Moscow mule became a symbol of the drink. 

Today, you can find mules served in a variety of vessels, but the copper mug remains the most popular option.

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 4 ounces of ginger beer
  • ice
  • lime wheel for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish 

Directions 

  1. Fill your copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour in your ginger beer.
  3. Add the liqueur.
  4. Garnish with the lime wedge and fresh mint. 

8. Sunrise on the Serengeti 

This simple cocktail looks as beautiful as it tastes. The layered ingredients take on the hue of a gorgeous African sunrise. Add your EasyRhino liqueur, and you'll have a new favorite cocktail. 

Take your cocktail to the next level by making your own grenadine syrup. You can use this sweet and tart syrup in cocktails and other beverages. It is easy to make at home with a few ingredients. 

You'll need one cup each of pomegranate juice and sugar, half a cup of water, and a fourth cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix the pomegranate juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar has all dissolved. 

Add the lemon juice and stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about ten minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool. You can keep it in a glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 4 ounces of orange juice
  • 3/4 ounce grenadine syrup 
  • ice 
  • cocktail cherry for garnish 
  • orange slice for garnish 

Directions 

  1. Take a highball glass and add ice. 
  2. Pour the liqueur and orange juice in and stir. 
  3. Take the grenadine and pour it into the middle of the drink. It will settle at the bottom of the glass. 
  4. Give a gentle stir to achieve the sunrise look. 
  5. Add the cocktail cherry and orange slice as a garnish. 

9. Rhino in the Mud 

Are you looking to end your first date on a sweet note? Wow your date with this grown-up version of a milkshake. 

You can make this cocktail with Irish cream. This sweet ingredient is made from a mix of cream and Irish whiskey. 

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur 
  • 1 1/2 ounces Irish cream 
  • 1 1/2 ounces heavy cream 
  • Ice 
  • shaved chocolate for the garnish 
  • chocolate sauce for the rim

Directions 

  1. Take a clean plate and spread a layer of chocolate sauce on it. 
  2. Dip the rim of the glass in the chocolate sauce. 
  3. Add the EasyRhino liqueur, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker. 
  4. Add ice and shake it until it is cold. 
  5. Strain the liquid into the glass. 
  6. Add the chocolate shavings as a garnish.

For a twist on this recipe, try a frozen version! Use the same ingredients but swap out the heavy cream for two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 

10. Russian Rhino

Although this cocktail only uses two ingredients, it still packs a punch. Grab your EasyRhino liqueur and a bottle of Kahlúa to make this coffee-flavored cocktail.

Have you heard of Kahlúa before but aren't quite sure what it is? This sweet beverage has a fun history. 

Kahlúa is a coffee-flavored liqueur that was created in 1936 in Veracruz, Mexico. The name comes from the Arabic word for coffee. People first made Kahlúa with coffee beans, sugar cane, and vanilla beans. 

Kahlúa became popular in the United States during the 1970s. Today, it is one of the most famous liqueurs in the world. People love drinking it on its own or in coffee and desserts.

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces EasyRhino liqueur 
  • 1 ounce Kahlúa
  • ice

Directions 

  1. Take a glass and fill it with ice. 
  2. Add the liqueur and the Kahlúa. 
  3. Stir the drink well and serve chilled. 

Have an Incredible First Date With the Help of a Blue Vodka Cocktail 

Everyone wants to make a good impression on a first date. Serving a blue vodka cocktail means there will definitely be a second date in your future. 

If you have a date soon, leave them wanting more by crafting the perfect vodka cocktail. Grab a bottle of EasyRhino liqueur today, and let the good times roll! 

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