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A+ Refreshments: Back-to-School Cocktails and Mocktails
Celebrate the new school year with refreshing drinks, fun facts, and party ideas!
Mixologist Master
August 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute
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Back To School |
Hello, cocktail enthusiasts! As the back-to-school season arrives, let’s mix things up with a lineup of A+ cocktails and mocktails perfect for the busy days ahead. Whether you're gearing up for a new school year or simply soaking up the last rays of summer, these drinks will add a touch of fun and relaxation to your routine. So, grab your notebooks and glasses, and get ready for a lesson in deliciousness. Cheers to a fantastic start to the school year! |
Trivia Question❓In what year was the first public school in the United States established, and where was it located? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Drink of the Week |
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The Teacher's Pet is a refreshing and playful drink that combines crisp apple flavors with a hint of caramel, creating a drink that’s as delightful as straight A's on a report card. What makes this drink extra special is its versatility – it can be easily transformed into a cocktail or a mocktail, making it perfect for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating the start of a new school year or simply winding down after a busy day. For a Mocktail: Simply follow the recipe as is, and you’ll have a delightful, non-alcoholic drink that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. The combination of apple juice and caramel syrup provides a sweet and tangy flavor, while the soda water adds a refreshing fizz. For a Cocktail: Transform this drink into a delicious cocktail by adding 1.5 oz of apple brandy. The apple brandy enhances the apple flavor and adds a rich, warming depth to the drink, making it a perfect adult beverage for the back-to-school season. Do you have access to an abundance of apples? Consider making your own apple brandy. |
Back To School Inspired Cocktails & Mocktails |
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Enjoy these easy-to-make drinks that will earn high marks for flavor and simplicity. Even if you're not a teacher, or a parent with kids heading back to school, at one point you were likely a student. So here's some drinks to celebrate that time in life. Straight A Spritzer (Mocktail) Ingredients: 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, soda water, ice, lemon wheel and berries for garnish. Instructions: Muddle mixed berries in a glass. Add lemon juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel and berries. Dean's List Fizz (Alcoholic) Ingredients: 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, fresh mint leaves, soda water, ice, cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish. Instructions: Muddle mint leaves in a glass. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig. Fantastic Flunkie (Alcoholic) This playful cocktail is all about celebrating those lighthearted moments when things don’t go as planned. Ingredients: 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz mango puree, 1/2 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz simple syrup, a pinch of chili powder, ice, Tajín seasoning for rimming the glass, lime wheel and mango slice for garnish. Instructions: Rim a glass with Tajín seasoning and set aside. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, mango puree, triple sec, simple syrup, and a pinch of chili powder with ice. Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a mango slice. |
End of Summer Party Ideas |
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Get ready for the new school year with these fun and family-friendly party ideas. Tip: Set up a mocktail station with a variety of fresh juices, fruits, and herbs. Let everyone create their own refreshing drinks. Bonus: Provide fun garnishes like fruit skewers and colorful straws for a festive touch. Tip: Set up a projector and screen in your backyard for an outdoor movie night. Provide cozy blankets, popcorn, and a selection of drinks for a memorable evening under the stars. Bonus: Create a themed drink menu based on the movie you’re watching for an extra touch of fun. |
Which of these refreshing drinks would you most like to try?
As we embrace the busy back-to-school season, let's celebrate with refreshing cocktails and mocktails that highlight the best of summer. Cheers to a successful and refreshing start to the new school year! |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The first public school in the United States was established in 1635 and was located in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Cheers! ~ Andrea |
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