It is the time of year where temperatures drop, northerners head south, and people gather together to indulge in the glitz and glamour of award season. The second most important question one might find themselves asking besides "what are they wearing?", is "what are we drinking?". These cocktails brought to you by Absolut’s mixologist, Kevin Denton, will transform your award show viewing party into an award-winning affair!

Absolut Gold

Glass: Cocktail coupe or Champagne flute

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1oz Absolut
  • .5oz Peach Liqueur
  • .5oz Lillet Blanc
  • 3oz Champagne

Prep:

  1. Stir Absolut, peach liqueur and Lillet over ice in a mixing glass.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or Champagne glass and top with Champagne or sparkling wine.
  3. Garnish with food safe gold flake.

Absolut Red Carpet

Glass: Coupe

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1.5oz Absolut
  • 1oz Blood Orange Juice or Puree
  • .5oz Triple Sec
  • .5oz Lime

Prep:

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
  2. Garnish with an edible orchid or orange rind.

Enjoy more cocktail recipes at absolutdrinks.com.

By Mosaka Williamson

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