5 Creative Drink Ideas to Celebrate Your Graduation in Style

Graduation is a significant milestone that deserves a special celebration.

Make your graduation party stand out with these five creative drink ideas that are perfect for toasting to your achievements.

 

Scholar’s Sangria

A refreshing and fruity sangria that embodies the spirit of celebration.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Orange slices
• Apple slices
• 1/2 lemon, sliced
• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
• Ice cubes

Drinkware: Pitcher

Preparation:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the sliced fruit and ice cubes.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
4. Just before serving, add the sparkling water.

Served: Chilled

Garnish: Fruit slices

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Cap & Gown Margarita

A fun twist on the classic margarita, perhaps with a colorful rim or unique garnish.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Salt or colored sugar for rimming
• Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Rim a glass with lime and dip into salt or colored sugar.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake well.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Honor Roll Mojito

A minty and refreshing mojito that’s as bright as the graduate’s future.

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 oz white rum
• 1/2 cup club soda
• Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

1. In the glass, muddle the mint, lime wedges, and sugar.
2. Fill the glass with ice and pour the rum over.
3. Top with club soda and stir well.

Served: With ice

Garnish: Mint sprig

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Summa Cum Laude Punch

A vibrant punch that’s easy to serve and perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup peach schnapps
• 2 liters ginger ale
• Ice cubes
• Fruit slices for garnish

Drinkware: Punch bowl

Preparation:

1. In a large punch bowl, combine all juices, vodka, and peach schnapps.
2. Chill the mixture until ready to serve.
3. Before serving, add the ginger ale and ice.

Served: Chilled

Garnish: Fruit slices

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Valedictorian’s Velvet

A sophisticated and smooth cocktail, perhaps a velvet martini or similar.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz white creme de cacao
• 1 oz cream or half-and-half
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, creme de cacao, cream, and vanilla extract.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Chocolate shavings

 

Celebrating Graduation in Style with Creative Drink Ideas

These drink ideas not only celebrate the occasion but also add a touch of elegance and fun to your graduation party. They’re perfect for making your day even more memorable.