Designer Cocktails

Tory’s all about the 1960s-inspired mod dresses this summer, so she decided it was time for the Tiki drink (very popular in the ’60s) to make a comeback. (Recipe, next slide.)

2 ounces Absolut-Ruby
1 1/2 ounces Mango-Grapefruit HINT Essence Water
1/2 ounce Strawberry-Kiwi HINT Essence Water
1/2 Ounce Blue Curacao
2 Teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Splash Pineapple Juice
1 Maraschino Cherry

For his latest collection, Marc drew inspiration from the 1920s for a “Depression Chic” vibe. He decided to remodel the old-fashioned Mint Julep as a tribute to this era.

Marc Mint Martini
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce Peppermint HINT Essence Water
1/3 Ounce Dry Vermouth
1/3 Ounce Crème de Menthe
2 Fresh Mint Leaves

Matthew thinks of his designs as very ’70s inspired. He thought a party-type punch would be the perfect complement to his designs.

1 1/2 ounces Smirnoff Passion Fruit Vodka
2 ounces Tropical Punch HINT Essence Water
1 splash diet lemon-lime soda
2 Dashes Bitters
1 Splash Guava Juice
1 Piece Fresh Pineapple
1 Maraschino Cherry

Ralph thinks of his collections as very classic ’90s, so he decided to give his favorite ’90s drink, the Cosmopolitan, his own twist with his favorite flavors.

1 1/2 ounces rum
2 ounce Raspberry-Lime HINT Essence Water
1 ounce crushed raspberries
1 Teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice