It’s tough graduating from college these days. After the justified celebration for earning their degrees, they’re facing an awful job market and that slap in the face we all suffer when we realize life in college is much different that existence in the real world. Pity the grad (after you give him or her a pat on the back).
Still, turning 21 and leaving college does mean you can kick back, say “…to hell with it…” and enjoy an adult beverage.
The folks at CÎROC have been there in that post-college haze, too. Out of sympathy and respect, they’re serving up some cocktail recipes that both celebrate graduation and help the grad take the edge off a bit.
CÎROC Coco Light Martini
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz CÎROC Coconut
- 1.5 oz unsweetened coconut water
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- .25 oz fresh lime juice
Preparation: Combine all ingredients in martini shaker with ice. Shake and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
Summer Spice
Ingredients:
1.5 oz CÎROC Red Berry
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz simple syrup
5 basil leaves
1 piece of jalapeño
3 dashes celery bitters
Preparation: Muddle basil, jalapeño, and celery bitters. Add simple syrup, lime juice, & CÎROC Red Berry. Pack with ice and give a long, hard shake. Double strain into old fashion glass with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf.
Amaretto Sangria
Ingredients
(Pitcher Recipe)
- 10 oz CÎROC Amaretto
- 10 oz Pinot Noir Wine
- 5 oz Orange Liqueur
- 5 oz Simple Syrup
- 5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 oz Sparkling water with lemon
- Stir over ice in 64 oz pitcher.
(Single Cocktail)
- 1 oz CÎROC Amaretto
- 1 oz Pinot Noir Wine
- .5 oz Orange Liqueur
- .5 oz Simple Syrup
- .5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1.5 oz Sparkling water with lemon
Stir over ice in wine glass.
