It’s official. The NBA Championship Finals are set, with the Golden State Warriors facing the Boston Celtics in a series that begins this Thursday June 2.
Hennessy, the spirit of the NBA, offers a collection of ten easy and refreshing NBA-themed cocktails. Check below and find a perfect sip to enjoy, wherever you watch.

THE REBOUND REFRESH (above)
This elevated twist on a Greyhound cocktail brings the sweetness of pineapple to play off the backboard of grapefruit tang and Hennessy cognac spice.

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 2 dash Angostura Bitters
• 0.25 oz Lemon juice or Squeeze of one lemon wedge
• 1 Grapefruit wedge or Pineapple wedge

 THE HENNESSY SONIC COCKTAIL
Take your A-game to new heights with this bright and light drink that plays on the roundness of Hennessy cognac to create an easy cocktail, with sparkle and a touch of spice.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• 2 oz Soda Water or Sparkling Water
• 2 oz Tonic water
• 3 Orange Wheels / Orange twist

THE ANKLE BREAKER 
Clear the way for this refreshing setup, The touch of orange makes this twist on the classic Hennessy sour a perfect layup.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• 1.5 oz Sour mix
• 0.5 oz Raspberry liqueur
• 1 Lime wheel

THE JUMPSHOT GINGER
Anything but basic, the Jumpshot Ginger is a perfect go-to when your team hits the boards. Hennessy cognac spice and fruit meld with the delicious bite of ginger, all mellowed with a hint of sour citrus.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 2 oz Ginger Beer
• 0.25 oz Lemon juice or Squeeze of one lemon wedge
• 1 Lime Wheel

OLD FASHIONED ON-COURT
This take on the classic Old Fashioned brings Hennessy V.S.O.P to the game. It’s like getting an upgrade to on-court seats, center line.

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• 0.25 oz Simple syrup (splash)
• 2 Dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 Orange twist

THE ALLEYOOP COCKTAIL
Hennessy cognac sets up the perfect sip with orange juice and tonic for when you’re watching a game of hoops with friends. This drink is bright and energetic, with citrus notes and a tonic twist.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 2 oz Tonic water
• 1 Orange Wedge

THE PLAYMAKER COCKTAIL
In basketball, playmakers use skill and tactics to overcome taller opponents. This short cocktail pairs Hennessy cognac with deeper red fruit flavors to stand up to any tall drink.

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 2 oz Sprite
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 0.25 oz Lemon juice or Squeeze of one lemon wedge
• 1 Lemon wedge

THE CROSSOVER COCKTAIL
Make a change from the expected with a crossover, the floral elderflower crossing into the bright citrus from the tonic accentuated by the tropical notes of the mango play with the round fruit notes in Hennessy cognac to crossover from flavor to flavor and back again.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 2 oz Elderflower Tonic
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 2 oz Mango Juice
• 0.25 oz Lemon juice or Squeeze of one lemon wedge
• 1 Mango Wedge or Lime Wheel

THE SLAM DUNK COCKTAIL
The Slam Dunk is a crowd-pleaser for a reason. The tropical notes mix with Hennessy cognac and club soda to make this effervescent drink.

Recipe: 

• 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
• 2 oz Mango Juice
• 2 oz Club Soda
• 0.25 oz Lemon juice or Squeeze of one lemon wedge
• 1 Lemon Wheel

X.O OVER ICE
Try this classic serve of Hennessy X.O and see why this is the Club Level of cocktails. A cube of ice opens up the taste of every sip for a truly upscale experience. 

Recipe:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy X.O
• 3 ice cubes