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the Frat Brother’s Kitten

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Fraternity Bros’ Kittens are a great choice for a celebration, especially for those who are looking for a soft alternative to traditional shots. These shots not only look fun and festive, they have a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz raspberry syrup
  • 1 oz blue curaçao syrup
  • 1 oz lemon-lime soda
  • Whipped cream
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions:

Fill two shot glasses with equal portions of orange juice, raspberry syrup, and blue curaçao syrup, creating three separate layers. Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda on top of the blue curaçao syrup, being careful not to disturb the other layers. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of each shot and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Place a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream for garnish.

The raspberry syrup provides a sweet, fruity flavor, while the blue curaçao syrup adds a touch of sweetness and a bright blue color. The lemon-lime soda adds a fizz and a tartness that complements the other flavors. The whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles make it a playful and fun addition to any celebration. The maraschino cherry on top adds a pop of sweetness and a classic touch to the shot.

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the Cheeky Deacons

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The Cheeky Deacons were motivated by our desire to showcase a combination of flavors that would evoke a sense of tropical warmth and exotic luxury, using ingredients that would provide both a sweet and fruity flavor profile, as well as a creamy and smooth mouthfeel.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz mango puree
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • Dash of black pepper
  • Edible golden glitter

Instructions:

Fill two shot glasses with equal portions of the turmeric syrup and mango puree, creating two separate layers. Carefully pour the coconut cream on top of the mango puree, being careful not to disturb the other layers. Slowly pour the orange juice on top of the coconut cream, creating a swirl effect. Sprinkle a dash of black pepper on top of each shot. Finish by adding a pinch of edible golden glitter on top of each shot for added sparkle and elegance.

Inspired by the exotic flavors of tropical fruits and spices, this recipe combines the bright and sunny flavor of orange juice with the sweet and creamy flavor of coconut cream and mango puree. The turmeric syrup adds a touch of earthiness and warmth to the shot, while the black pepper adds a touch of heat and depth to the flavor profile.

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Bubbles Laying in the Grass

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“Bubbles Laying in the Grass” is a whimsical name for a cocktail that evokes the feeling of relaxing in the grass on a sunny day with a refreshing drink. To create a non-alcoholic version, you can use the following recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz sparkling water
  • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz elderflower syrup
  • 2-3 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz raspberry syrup
  • Sliced fresh ginger root (2-3 eighth-inch thick slices) or splash ginger beer
  • Ice

Instructions:

Fill a highball glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker muddle the ginger root, then add the grapefruit juice, lemon juice, elderflower syrup, mint leaves, and raspberry syrup. Shake well and strain the mixture into the glass with ice. Top up the glass with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig, a raspberry, and a slice of grapefruit.

This elevated version of the cocktail “Bubbles Laying in the Grass” still has all the bright, refreshing flavors of the original, but with a touch of sweetness from the elderflower syrup and raspberry syrup. Enjoy this delicious drink as you relax and soak up the sunshine!


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the Audacious Bunny

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A riff of the Peter Piper we present below–we were struggling to find any sort of passionfruit locally, so we had to improvise (shocker: it’s difficult to find tropical fruit in Colorado in February). The result is refreshing and complex, and it has a kick from the black pepper syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lime wedges, plus lime juice as needed
  • 10 dashes Lucini White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3/4 oz Tellicherry Black Pepper Syrup (recipe below)
  • 3/4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz tonic water
  • 1 oz ginger beer
  • Pineapple fronds and/or pineapple slice, for garnish

Instructions:

Squeeze the lime wedges into a jigger and then fill the jigger with lime juice until you reach 1/2 oz. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, lime rinds, and remaining ingredients except the garnish. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add a few ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously, essentially whipping the ingredients. Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish. Add a splash of ginger beer and tonic water, and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

This soft cocktail has a complex and somewhat bold flavor profile with a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes. The lime juice and vinegar provide the sour element, while the Tellicherry black pepper syrup adds a spicy kick. The ginger beer adds a touch of sweetness and spice, the tonic water adds a gentle bitter undertone, and the pineapple juice provides a fruity sweetness.

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Elegant Shenanigans

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Ideal for your celebration or special occasion, this cocktail showcases the flavors and aromas of black tea, pepper, and turmeric. It’s balanced and complex. To top it off, it looks good too!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz black pepper syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 oz ginger beer
  • Shot of espresso (about an ounce)
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

In a shaker filled with ice: add the black tea syrup, black pepper syrup, turmeric syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice. Shake until well combined. Strain the mixture into your glass filled with ice. Top with the ginger beer and espresso. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

This ultra-premium soft cocktail is a unique and sophisticated blend of bold flavors, with a well-balanced sweetness from the lemon and orange juice, a spicy kick from the black pepper syrup, and a touch of earthy flavor from the turmeric syrup. The addition of ginger beer provides a refreshing carbonation, while the espresso adds depth and richness to the drink.