New Recipes from The Bartender’s Guild at FIU

We’re huge fans of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, and we’re so lucky that they’re fans of Ripples! 

The Bartender’s Guild is a student-run organization that shares a passion, curiosity, and camaraderie for the art and concepts of mixology, craft cocktails, and fine spirits. Student leaders from this fantastic group developed three festive NEW cocktails for us all to enjoy.

With flavors ranging from lemon peppermint to watermelon basil, the secret behind all three foam-topped drinks is Ms Better’s Bitters MIraculous foamer. This 100% natural vegan formulation contains the equivalent of 100+ egg whites and just a few drops creates a creamy top for any cocktail creation.

We love these drinks, the great holiday names paired with perfect winter prints, and of course the chance to work with these students who are already transforming the hospitality industry.

HOLIDAY ODDBALL

When you go to college in Florida, Watermelon and lime are a perfect holiday pairing
Author Georgia Martinez, Media Specialist, The Bartender’s Guild at FIU

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil Vodka
  • .5 oz Patron Citrange
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dropper Ms. Better's Bitters Miraculous Foamer

Instructions

  • Add the Grey Goose Essence Watermelon & Basil Vodka, Patron Citrange, chamoy, simple syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker
  • Add ice and shake vigorously until liquids are chilled and mixed
  • Strain into other tin of the shaker
  • Add Ms. Better’s Bitters Miraculous Foamer
  • Dry shake for 40 seconds
  • Strain with a fine mesh strainer
  • Top off with your favorite Ripples print

Finals Express

Getting you over the finish line at the end of the semester
Author Ian Gonzalez, President, The Bartender’s Guild at FIU

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Bacardi Cuatro Rum
  • .75 oz D.O.M. Benedictine
  • .5 oz lemon juice
  • .75 oz cranberry juice
  • .5 oz cinnamon syrup
  • .5 dropper Ms. Bitter's Foaming Agent

Instructions

  • Add Bacardi Cuatro Rum, D.O.M. Benedictine, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker
  • Add ice and shake vigorously until liquids are chilled, mixed, and then strain into small tin
  • Add the Ms. Bitter's foaming agent, and dry shake
  • Double strain your cocktail shaker contents into a couple glass
  • Top off with your favorite Ripples design

Danran

Author Yumeka Miura, Events Coordinator, The Bartender’s Guild at FIU

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
  • .25 oz lemon juice
  • .25 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz peppermint tea syrup
  • 5 drops Ms. Better's Bitters Miraculous Foamer

Instructions

  • Chill your coupe glass
  • In the meantime, combine your Bombay Sapphire Gin, lemon juice, orange juice, and peppermint tea syrup into a shaker with ice
  • Strain over a small tin
  • Add 5 drops of Ms. Bitters and dry shake
  • Strain with a fine mesh strainer over your martini glass
  • Top with your favorite Ripples print and serve