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March Madness Cocktail Party
By Mindy Kobrin on March 7th, 2008
Welcome college basketball fans. Make friends for life while throwing a slam-dunk March Madness cocktail party! Rally around the big screen, see young talent strut their stuff on the court and cheer on your favorite teams!
The final four college teams will make their way to Tampa Bay (women's) and San Antonio (men's) in early April. In their honor, enjoy some double-dribble drinks with stylish personalized tumblers, napkins and plastic cups in team colors!
Painkiller
2 oz fresh orange juice
1 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz coconut rum
1 1/2 oz vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
A pinch of grated nutmeg for garnish
Place all the ingredients except the nutmeg in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to chill. Divide among 4 Tom Collins glasses, garnish with nutmeg and serve.
Extra Point Banana Smoothie
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz vodka
1 oz spiced rum
1 medium ripe banana
Place all the ingredients in a blender with two cups ice and blend on high speed. Divide among 4 tall glasses and serve.
Strawberry Slam Dunk
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed in a blender
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz soda water
1 1/4 oz Tanqueray gin
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake to chill. Strain into 4 cordial cups.
