While March Madness might be over, we are still in the midst of the NBA Playoffs, which means...many chances to celebrate the victories of our favorite teams or players. And being that Moët & Chandon is the official champagne of the NBA, why not toast with a classy bubbly cocktail inspired by the team you are cheering on!
For 2022 NBA season, the French fine winery partnered with six NBA teams to craft a collection of signature cocktails. Each of these cocktail recipes feature local ingredients and inspiration from the teams’ home cities. So whether you are a fan of the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, or the Golden State Warriors, these sparkling drinks are a perfect way to take your team spirit to the next level and rejoice in your team’s wins! And if they lose, these are best and classiest consolation drinks.
Miami-mosa - For the Heat Fan
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Moët Impérial
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 0.50 oz Orange Liqueur
- 0.50 oz Lemon Juice
- 4 dashes Bitters
- Garnish: Orange Twist Glassware: Tulip or Flute Glass
Recipe:
Combine all ingredients except angostura bitters in a flute or tulip glass Gently dash bitters over the top of the drink Garnish and serve.
Peach’46 - For the Hawks Fan
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Moët Rosé Impérial
- 0.75 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 Muddled Peach Slices
- 1 dash Vanilla Extract
- Garnish: Peach Slice Glassware: Wine Glass
Recipe:
Combine the vanilla, peaches, simple syrup, lemon juice and vodka in a shaker. Shake with ice and double strain into a wine glass with ice. Top with Moët Rosé Impérial. Garnish and serve.
Moët Mary - For the Bucks Fan
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Moet Rosé Impérial
- 2 oz Bloody Mary Mix
- 0.50 oz Lime Juice
- Garnish: Celery Stalk, Lime Wedge, Cherry Tomato
- Glassware: Coupe Glass
Recipe:
If preparing your own Bloody Mary mix, combine 9oz tomato juice, 1 oz. lime juice, ½ oz worcetershire and 1 teaspoon crushed black and white peppercorns Add ice to a pint glass, add Moët Rosé Impérial, then stir in the bloody mix. Garnish and serve.
Great Pass Paloma - For the Maverick’s Fan
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé
- 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 0.75 oz Tequila
- 0.25 oz Lime Juice
- 0.50 oz Simple Syrup
- Garnish: Grapefruit Wedge
- Glassware: Highball Glass
Recipe:
Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker and shake with ice Strain into a highball with ice Top with Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé Garnish and serve.
In Season - For the Sixers Fan
Ingredients:
2 oz Moët Impérial
0.75 oz Gin
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
1 Bar Spoon Juneberry Jam
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Recipe:
If preparing your own jam, combine equal parts juneberries and sugar in a saucepan and stir over low/medium heat until thick (about 10-15 min). Combine Moët Impérial, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a rocks glass with crushed ice. Top with the juneberry jam and garnish.
San Francisco Swish - For the Warriors Fan
Ingredients:
- 2oz Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé
- 0.75 oz Rum
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.50 oz Simple Syrup Muddled Mint, Rosemary, and Sage
- Garnish: Rosemary Sprig
- Glassware: Highball Glass
Recipe:
In a highball, muddle two leaves mint, two leaves sage, and one sprig of rosemary Add simple syrup, lemon juice and rum Top with Moet Nectar Impérial Rosé Fill glass with crushed ice Garnish and serve
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