Hearts of Pom cocktail

Courtesy of Riazul Premium Tequila

– 2 ounces Riazul Premium Silver tequila

– 1 ounce pomegranate juice

– 1 ounce Cointreau

– 1 ounce fresh lime juice

– Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Mix together ice, Riazul Silver, pomegranate juice, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a glass.

Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.

 

Champagne cocktail

A twist of orange liqueur brightens up an already bubbly drink.

– 1 ounce triple sec

– Champagne

– Orange peel (optional)

Pour triple sec in a champagne flute. Pour champagne to fill the glass. Garnish with a piece of orange peel.

 

Cranberry Kiss

Aside from the adorable name, this cranberry juice-infused cocktail pours with a bright red hue typical of Valentine’s Day.

– 2 cups cranberry juice

– 1 1/2 cups vodka

– 3 tablespoons orange juice

– Ice to chill

– Frozen whole cranberry (optional)

Combine the juices and vodka in a pitcher. Pour into a shaker with ice, then shake. Pour into a glass and pop in a frozen cranberry — it’s a festive way to chill your drink.

 

— Compiled by Sara Tracey, asst. copy editor, smtracey@syr.edu

Published on February 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm