While watching the
Emmy Awards this weekend in the Hamptons, whip up one of these cocktails which are just as amazing as your favorite nominees.
1.
Crave Champagne: No star studded Emmy celebration is complete without champagne but add an unexpected twist with
JDK & Sons Crave Liquer.
• 1 part JDK & Sons Crave Chocolate Chili Liqueur
• Champagne
Directions: Pour chilled liqueur into a champagne flute. Top with Champagne.
2.
Big Ginger: This awards season 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey is toasting to our favorite redheads of television including
Damian Lewis from "
Homeland,"
Connie Britton from "
Nashville,"
Sigourney Weaver from "Political Animals,"
Christina Hendricks "
Mad Men," and
Jesse Tyler Ferguson from "
Modern Family" with this ginger inspired cocktail.
• 2 parts 2 Gingers Whiskey
• Ginger Ale
• Lemon Wedge
• Lime Wedge
Directions: Pour the 2 Gingers Whiskey into a pint glass with ice. Top with ginger ale, followed by a wedge of a lemon and lime.
3.
Hornitos The Red Wedding: Pay homage to the most unforgettable episode of this season's "
Game of Thrones."
• 1.5 parts
Hornitos Plata Tequila
• .5 part Honey Syrup
• .5 part Ginger
• 4 parts Pinot Noir or Merlot
• Cinnamon and Grated Nutmeg for garnish
Directions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass over ice. Stir and garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon.
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Big Ginger, Crave Champagne, Effen Black Cherry Starlet and Basil Hayden's Breaking News. (Courtesy Photos) |
4.
Effen Black Cherry Starlet: Raise a glass to your favorite nominees, whether it be
Claire Danes from "Homeland,"
Kerry Washington from "Scandal,"
Jane Fonda from "
The Newsroom,"
Tina Fey from "
30 Rock,"
Lena Dunham from "Girls," or one of the other talented actresses.
• 2 parts Effen Black Cherry Vodka
• 3/4 part
DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps Liqueur
• 3/4 part Lemon Juice
• 2 slices Fresh Peach
• 2 Fresh Cherries
• 1 part Club Soda
Directions: In a mixing glass, muddle peach slices and cherries in juice and syrup. Add Effen Black Cherry Vodka, peach liqueur and lemon juice over ice. Shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with club soda and garnish with peach and cherry.
5.
Basil Hayden's Breaking News: Fans of
HBO's "The Newsroom" will love this cocktail bursting with flavor created by mixologist
JP Caceres.
• 2 parts
Basil Hayden's Bourbon
• 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice
• .5 part Agave Syrup
• 1 Egg White
• 3 Sage Leaves
• 4 Pink Peppercorns
Directions: Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and muddle the sage leaves and pink peppercorns. Add ice and shake. Double strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice and garnish with a sage leaf.
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill. 
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