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Graduation Punch Makes the Grade

Posted on May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Graduate is a Graduation Punch using fresh juice that can be made for individual serve or multiplied for pitcher serve. – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Graduate, created specifically with my youngest daughter in mind. – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

It is graduation time around The Intoxicologist house and all I have so far is one solid graduation punch recipe to get me through the first few party minutes. Teenagers have an appetite you know. At least this punch recipe has been teen tested and came out with a thumbs up, A+, made the grade stamp of approval from the graduate herself! Whew! Passed with flying colors.

Graduation Punch Recipe – Individual Serve

The Graduate uses fresh juices and sliced fruits for satisfying refreshment - – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Graduate uses fresh juices and fruit slices for satisfying refreshment – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Graduate – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Individual serving

2 ounces Fresh Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Orgeat (Almond Syrup)

1 ounce Ginger Ale

2 Lemon Slices

2 Whole Fresh Strawberries – Sliced or Quartered

Sugared Rim

Slide lemon wedge around lip of stemless wine glass. Dip into sugar. Gently shake off excess. Place layer of ice in bottom of glass. Add a few strawberry slices and one lemon slice. Top with another layer of ice. Add a few more strawberry slices and one lemon slice. Add a few more pieces of ice. Set aside. Your garnished glass should look a little like the one in the photo below.

Layered ice, quartered fresh strawberries and lemon slices in glass with sugared rim ~ makes a beautiful garnished glass! – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Combine orange juice, lemon juice and Orgeat in cocktail shaker. Shake to blend. Pour over top of prepared garnished glass. Top with ginger ale. Add any remaining strawberry slices as decorative garnish on top.

Graduation Punch Recipe – Pitcher Serve

The Graduate is easily duplicated for party pitcher serve. – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Graduate Punch – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Pitcher Serve – 12 servings

24 ounces Fresh Orange Juice

6 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice

6 ounces Orgeat (Almond Syrup)

12 ounces Ginger Ale – chilled

12 Lemon Slices

12 Whole Fresh Strawberries

Sugared Rim

Slide lemon wedge around lip of stemless wine glass. Dip into sugar. Gently shake off excess. Set aside until ready to use. Refrigeration is ideal.

Combine juices and Orgeat in pitcher. Stir until Orgeat syrup is completely incorporated into mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add ginger ale to pitcher and stir just before serving. Place ice in sugar rimmed glasses. Pour 4 ounces of Grad Punch into each glass. Garnish with lemon slice and pierced strawberry.

The Graduate recipe was created specifically with my youngest daughter in mind. She graduates from high school in a few days. In a few short months she ventures off to college several hours away. Cheers to young lives spreading their wings to begin new adventures!

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Tagged Fresh Lemon, Ginger Ale, Graduation Party, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Orange Juice, Orgeat Syrup, Punch, Strawberries

Cardamom Pop Punch

Posted on December 27, 2012 | Comments Off

This make ahead punch recipe brings terrific flavor to the punch bowl with it’s Cardamom Syrup inclusion. This variation of the Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch offers guest a non-alcoholic drink choice to insure a sober drive home.

Cardamom Pop Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/4 Pineapple – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Orange – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Lime – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Lemon – sliced in quarter wheels

2 ounces Lemon Juice

1-1/2 ounce Cardamom Syrup*

10 ounces Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

4 ounces Cranberry Juice

Club Soda

Place all ingredients except club soda in pitcher. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Top with club soda before serving.

Cardamom Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 cup Water

1 cup Organic Sugar Cane

1/4 cup Cardamom Pods

Place cardamom pods in heat proof jar with lid. Set aside. Place water and sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Pour heated syrup over cardamom pods. Stir briefly. Seal. Allow flavor to infuse for 24 hours. Strain syrup. Discard pods. Refrigerate.

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Tagged Blueberry Pomegranate Juice, Camarena Cardomom Tequila Punch, Cardamom, Cardamom Pop Punch, Cardamom Syrup, Club Soda, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Orange, Pineapple, Punch, Sugar

Spiced Guava Punch

Posted on December 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Holiday parties, open house events and spur of the moment informal gatherings call for quantity and quality cocktails for guests. Be prepared for the unexpected impromptu gathering by keeping a make ahead party punch chilled and ready to pour.

Spiced Guava Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-750ml bottle Guava Rum

6 ounces Spiced Rum

12 ounces Lemon Juice

8 ounces Velvet Falernum

8 ounces Brown Sugar Syrup

3 ounces Orgeat (Almond Syrup)

15 ounces Water

Brut Champagne

Orange Twist Garnish

Place all ingredients except champagne in large container. Stir. Refrigerate several hours until ready to serve. Serve from punch bowl or pitcher in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist. Spiced Guava Punch can be topped with Club Soda rather than champagne. – This recipe will fit into 3 empty standard size 750ml bottles which takes up less space than most pitchers. Save empty liquor bottles. Strip off labeling. Use the bottle for an easy pour and serve option for your next gathering.

I used Cruzan Rum since it was already in my liquor cabinet. Use whichever brand you usually purchase or have on hand.

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Tagged Almond Syrup, Brown Sugar Syrup, Champagne, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Guava Rum, Holiday, Orgeat, Punch, Spiced Guava Punch, Spiced Rum, Velvet Falernum

Bountiful Harvest

Posted on December 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Planning drinks for your holiday party shouldn’t leave you frazzled. Though the holidays are a happy, joyous time, they often bring stress for those trying to reach festive perfection. Bountiful Harvest brings versatility to the holiday season with single serve or holiday punch options. Mix. Chill. Relax.

Bountiful Harvest – created by Cheri Loughlin

6-3/4 ounce Ginger Vodka

4-1/2 ounce Caramel Apple Liqueur

13-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

Lime Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in pitcher. Stir. Chill. Serve in rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime twist. – This recipe will fit into an empty standard size 750ml bottle which takes up less space than most pitchers. Save an empty liquor bottle. Strip off labeling. Use the bottle for an easy pour and serve option for your next gathering.

Single Serve Option: 1-1/2 ounce Ginger Vodka, 1 ounce Caramel Apple Liqueur, 2-3/4 ounce Cranberry Juice, Lime Twist Garnish. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lime twist. OR build in large rocks glass over fresh ice.

I used Yazi Ginger Vodka and Hiram Walker Caramel Apple Liqueur while creating this cocktail.

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Bountiful Harvest, Caramel Apple Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Vodka, Punch

Pirate’s Punch

Posted on December 10, 2012 | Comments Off

Punch style cocktails are an excellent way to spread spirited cheer during holiday parties or happy hour cocktails with friends. Make Pirate’s Punch as a single drink for one or multiply the ingredient measurements by the number of drinks desired for pitcher or punch bowl serve.

Pirate’s Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

1 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1-1/2 ounce Club Soda

Orange Slice Garnish

Place rum, schnapps and juices in goblet over fresh ice. Stir. Add club soda to top. Stir. Garnish with orange slice. To serve as punch: Combine all liquids in pitcher. Serve in punch glasses over ice. Top with club soda.

I used Black Beard Spiced Rum while creating this cocktail.

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Tagged Black Beard Spiced Rum, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Pirate's Punch, Punch, Spiced Rum

Review: Cruzan Strawberry Rum

Posted on November 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Premium Cruzan Rum from Island of St. Croix and Strawberry Liqueur

42 Proof / 21% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $13 to $15 range

Availability: Widely available within the US.

Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Strawberry lip gloss. Nice rounded berry aroma. No burn.

Tasted Neat: Very sweet. Strawberry is light, not too overwhelming. I think if the strawberry flavor were more pronounced this might take on a more artificial feel, but works nicely as is.

Mouth Feel: Thin.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: Quick and easy strawberry daiquiri. Possibly mixed with tea for easy two ingredient cocktail.

Cruzan Kiss

1 ounce Cruzan Strawberry Rum

4 ounces Rose Champagne

Place rum in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Rose Champagne.

Cruzan Strawberry Rosemary Punch

1 – 750ml Bottle Cruzan Strawberry Rum

6 ounces Fresh Lime Juice

24 ounces Ginger Ale

6 Rosemary Sprigs

Rosemary Ice*

Lightly tap 4 rosemary sprigs against palm of hand to release fragrance. Place 4 rosemary sprigs in bottle of strawberry rum. Allow to stand for an hour. Pour rum into pitcher or punch bowl. Remove rosemary stems and discard. Add lime juice and chill until ready to serve. Add rosemary ice and ginger ale to rum mixture just before serving. Garnish individual servings with small rosemary sprigs.

Rosemary Ice: Fill round container with water and several rosemary sprigs. Freeze. OR Bring water to boil. Pour over several rosemary stems. Steep for several minutes. Discard rosemary. Pour rosemary water into individual ice cube trays.

Find more Cruzan Rum reviews and cocktail recipes by following the link.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Beam Global Wine & Spirits / Cruzan Rum

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Warlock Punch

Posted on October 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

Warlock Punch is loosely based upon the Bermuda Triangle drink. It contains tropical feel in the taste with full bodied lushness due to the crème de banana inclusion. Use the recipe for individual drinks or multiply to pitcher size for a fun party punch.

Warlock Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Spiced Rum

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/4 ounce Crème de Banana

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Orange Slices & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Build in hurricane glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with orange slices and cherry.

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Tagged Cranberry Juice, Creme de Banana, Fresh Lemon, Halloween Cocktails, Orange Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum, Warlock Punch

Bitter End

Posted on October 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Light pineapple with ever so slight dryness. Excellent as a single on the rocks drink or doubles as a party punch. Versatile drink works well for summer due to the fruit inclusion as well as fall to winter due to the light, yet dry spice Campari brings to the drink. Suitable for celebrations.

Bitter End – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1/4 ounce Campari

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Ginger Ale

Orange Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with orange twist.

Punch alternative: 24 ounces Spiced Rum, 6 ounces Campari, 6 ounces Lime Juice, 18 ounces Pineapple Juice, 12 ounces Ginger Ale. Thin sliced orange garnish. Place all liquids except ginger ale in 64 ounce pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate until time to serve. Serve in punch cups. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with thin slice of orange.

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Tagged Bitter End, Campari, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Halloween Cocktails, Holiday, Pinapple Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum

Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch

Posted on September 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Your parties will pop with this festive and easy Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch. Cardamom brings lively flavor to the punch bowl that will keep your guests wanting more (and asking for the recipe).

Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

12 ounces Camarena Silver Tequila

6 ounces Lemon Juice

4 ounces Blackberry Brandy

6 ounces Cardamom Syrup*

12 ounces Water

1/2 bottle Brut Champagne

1 Lime – Cut into Quarter Wheels

1 Orange – Cut into Quarter Wheels

1 Lemon – Cut into Quarter Wheels

1/2 Fresh Pineapple – Sliced into 1” Pieces

Combine all ingredients except champagne in large pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Top with champagne just before serving. Recipe can be multiplied by 2 for punch bowl size.

*Cardamom Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 cup Water

1 cup Cane Sugar

1/4 cup Cardamom Pods

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tagged Blackberry Brandy, Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch, Camarena Tequila, Cardamom, Cardamom Syrup, Champagne, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lemon, Punch, Tequila

Review: Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Posted on August 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Major’s Reserve – Speyside

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $30 / 750ml bottle

Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Color: Light gold.

Aroma: Buttery. Leans toward medium weight. Very soft smoke. Fruit and nut aroma. Warming.

Tasted Neat: Coffee / mocha on the back end of first taste. Bit of cola carbonation sort of after coffee / mocha flavor fades. Almost detect taste of beer foam. Walnut. Date. Apricot.

Mouth Feel: Light, but not too thin.

Comparable Spirit: This scotch would easily please without leaning too far in extremes of smoke or singular flavors jumping to the forefront. Very approachable scotch.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails:

I would sip this neat or on the rocks. It might also fair well in the Bobby Burns cocktail.

Glen Grant Major’s Summertime Punch

1 ounce Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve

1 ounce Sparkling Apple or Pear Cider

Splash Ginger Beer

Splash Fresh Lemon Juice

Apple Slices Garnish

Build in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with apple slices. Alternative Serve: Multiply ingredients by number of servings needed. Build in pitcher or punch bowl over large block of ice. Ladle into punch or rocks glasses. Garnish.

Review sample provided by representatives of Campari America

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Tagged Apple, Apple Cider, Fresh Lemon, Ginger Beer, Glen Gran Major's Summertime Punch, Glen Grant Scotch, Glen Grant The Major's Reserve, Pear Cider, Punch, Scotch, Single Malt Scotch, Whisky

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Graduation Punch Makes the Grade

Graduation Punch Recipe – Individual Serve

Graduation Punch Recipe – Pitcher Serve

Add Your Comment: What advice would you give to a first year college student?

Cardamom Pop Punch

Spiced Guava Punch

Bountiful Harvest

Pirate’s Punch

Review: Cruzan Strawberry Rum

Warlock Punch

Bitter End

Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch

Review: Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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