Graton Resort & Casino, located in Rohnert Park, CA, has two fabulous cocktail recipes, one for the big, upcoming NFL games and the other for Valentine’s Day, courtesy of Jessica Christensen, lead property mixologist for Graton’s lounges and bars (Sky Lounge, G Bar, Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, 8 Bar and 630 Park Bar).
Superbowl Cocktail
Hail Mary Beer-Rita – Casamigos Blanco, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave, Topped with Bud Light. Garnished with a salt rim, orange slice, and lime wedge.
Process: Combined all ingredients, except for the beer, into a shaker tin, add ice and shake. Strain into a pint glass with a salt rim over fresh ice. Top off with Bud Light. Finish with adding on the garnishes.
Valentine’s Cocktail
Roses are Red – Sipsmith Strawberry Smash Gin, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, Rose Water Drops, Blackberries, Champagne. Garnished with dried rose petals, and a blackberry.
Process: Drop two blackberries into a shaker tin and muddle. Then add all other ingredients, except for the Champagne, into a shaker tin and add ice. Shake and strain into a tall collins glass over fresh ice. Top with Champagne, and finish with the garnishes.