CÎROC’s Refreshing Summer Cocktails

28 Jul 2014 by Jose Eledra in Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

Just in time to refresh your Summer, CÎROC Amaretto brings the perfect cocktails to remain cool in the sweltering heat. CÎROC Amaretto is the fourth flavor-infused varietal from the makers of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka. The tasty flavor offers a rich cherry-almond flavor with a touch of vanilla and a silky smooth finish. The spirit has been masterfully blended with Amaretto flavor and other natural ingredients to create an exceptionally rich taste experience. The unique mixability of CÎROC Amaretto allows for a broad range of cocktail creativity, whether mixed with cola, pineapple juice or in a classic sour.

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Tasting Notes:
Taste: Bittersweet almond balanced with lightly sweetened cherry notes
Nose: Creamy, sweet cherry and marzipan notes
Subtle hint of clementine (a key differentiator vs. other amaretto-flavored liquors)
Mixability: Cîroc Amaretto’s versatility allows for a greater range of cocktail creativity.
Recommended simple mixers are Coke, Pineapple, Orange Juice.!
Sizes: 50mL, 200mL, 375mL, 750mL, 1L and 1.75L

Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 (750 ml)

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CIROC launched nationwide in September 2003. In October 2007, DIAGEO – the world’s largest spirits, wine and beer company – made spirits history by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, in which Combs and Combs Enterprises assumed the lead on all brand management activities for CIROC.

The makers of CIROC Vodka launched flavors – CIROC RED BERRY and CIROC COCONUT – in February 2010 and CIROC PEACH in November 2011. In July 2013, the brand introduced CIROC AMARETTO. The brand received a 2013 Beverage Industry News Award of Excellence, was named 2011 Spirits Brand of the Year by Market Watch and earned a double gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010.
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Amaretto Sangria
(Pitcher Recipe)

10 oz CÎROC Amaretto
10 oz Pinot Noir Wine
5 oz Orange Liqueur
5 oz Simple Syrup
5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
15 oz Sparkling water with lemon

Stir over ice in 64 oz pitcher

(Single Cocktail)
1 oz CÎROC Amaretto
1 oz Pinot Noir Wine
.5 oz Orange Liqueur
.5oz Simple Syrup
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1.5 oz Sparkling water with lemon

Stir over ice in Wine Glass

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1.5 oz CÎROC Coconut
1.5 oz Unsweetened Coconut Water
1 oz Pineapple Juice
.25 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Combine all ingredients in martini shaker with ice
Shake and strain into coupe glass
Garnish with lemon twist
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Summer Spice

1.5 oz CÎROC Red Berry
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz simple syrup
5 basil leaves
1 piece of jalapeno
3 dashes celery bitters

Muddle basil, jalapeno, and celery bitters
Add simple syrup, lime juice, & CÎROC Red Berry
Pack with ice and give a long, hard shake
Double strain into old fashion glass with ice
Garnish with a basil leaf

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