5 Cocktails To Try for Your Graduation Celebration

You’re probably in survival mode, trying to get through the stress, requirements, clearance, and your thesis. You’re going to want to unwind and have fun after hell week (or month). Whether you choose to plan your party with an alcohol distributor or try to make your own cheap Filipino cocktails – celebratory drinks are a must. What’s a graduation party without a few (or maybe a lot of) alcoholic drinks?

Here are some alcoholic drinks for your graduation celebration!

The Frozen Graduate

If you’re into regular wine or cocktails, you can get experimental with this mix which is perfect for fresh graduates who want to let loose. Mix 2 shots of Amaretto, 9 ounces of Southern Comfort, 6 ounces of pineapple juice, and 3 ounces of fresh lime juice in a Margarita machine. As the name implies, serve this drink ice-cold and garnish it with cherry and pineapple to get the celebration going.

Cold and Bubbly

This graduation drink is literally cold and bubbly as it is made from a combination of champagne or sparkling wine with liqueur, peach juice, and orange juice. As a result, you get a strong yet flavorful mimosa-type drink.

Pom and Circumstance

Pun intended. Liven up your celebration with this drink! Ask for 9 ounces of pomegranate juice, 4.5 ounces of pomegranate liqueur, 4.5 ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of lime juice, and 1 splash of orange juice and, voila, it will come out rich in color and even stronger in taste. Serve lime wedges for garnish.

Tom Collins

For this drink, the cocktail shaker should be filled with ice. Start by asking for 2 ounces of gin, half a lemon’s juice, and 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar. This could also be done with 4 ounces of club soda, then garnished with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry to enhance the taste. Shake the mix well and have it served on a chilled Collins glass (if there are any) filled with ice.

A Hole in One

If you’re wondering what a golf reference has to do with a graduation celebration, it’s because the drink is sometimes thought to be “manly” in nature and someone out there thought golf was the perfect namesake. Either way, it’s a must-try for your grad party! Start by asking for 1 ounce of scotch whiskey, ¾ ounces of vermouth, ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice, and a dash of orange bitters. This is usually served in an ice-filled cocktail glass.

Key Takeaway

Is it alright to serve alcohol for a graduation feast? Our answer is yes! It’s celebration, and a mark of achievement in life, so you can afford to let loose and have fun after all your hard work. Just remember that discipline is the key – you don’t want to wake up in a puddle of vomit.

Which of these drinks would you like to try in celebration of your big day? Let us know in the comments below!

*This is a guest post article submitted by one of our contributors.*