Hit the right chord with these Grammy’s inspired cocktails
While some music stars might be popping bottles after strutting the red carpet, others will be watching the spectacle a little closer to home. Luckily, these Grammy’s inspired cocktails can be the satisfying libation to toast to all the winners and favorite songs from the past year.
From sophisticated, elegant pours that can pair with songs that will be remembered for a lifetime to pop culture influenced sips that garner big attention, the options are many for music’s big night. Whether people pick based on the connection to a song and an artist or prefer to sip on a preferred spirit, the bar is open.
Shake up some memorable Grammy’s inspired cocktails
With nine Grammy nominations, SZA has made an impression on this year’s award ceremony. In honor of her “Kill Bill” song, this martini will blow everyone away with its flavor.
Kill Bill Martini
Ingredients:
2 parts Avion 44
1 parts Black Cherry Juice
¾ parts Lime Juice
½ parts Agave Syrup
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain and garnish with 3 cherries on sword pick rolled in edible red luster dust.
Although many people wish to be a big spender, Drake is one of those people. This cocktail, inspired by his song, “Get Rich” has everyone feeling the sparkle of having plenty in the bank.
Get Rich Spritz
Ingredients:
1 parts Avion Cristalino
1 parts White Peach Puree
3 parts Champagne
Preparation:
Build in glass and garnish with edible gold leaf lemon wheel.
In honor of her Grammy nomination for New Artist and Best R&B Song, Grey Goose has created this cocktail inspired by Coco Jones. It is sweet and refreshing, just like the artist.
Coco's Cocktail
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Grey Goose vodka
.75 oz St-Germain
.75 oz Grenadine
1 oz Lemon Juice
2.5 oz Club Soda
Garnish: 2 cucumber wheels
Method:
Shake first four ingredients and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with club soda.
To celebrate the playfulness of all the music and the theatrics on stage, The Glenlivet offers this Best In Pour cocktail. Plus, that gold-dusted popcorn makes a big statement.
Best In Pour
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts The Glenlivet 14 Year Old
¾ parts Lillet Blanc
2 dashes angostura bitters
Method:
Stir with ice and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with gold dusted popcorn