If the only basketball players that you can name are Lamar Odom, Carmelo Anthony, Kris Humphries and Tony Parker because of the women they are connected to (or were once connected to), there’s no need to worry – you’re not alone. Although your sports knowledge may be lacking, there is still time to get into the spirit of the NBA Finals. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur is here to help with some NBA-inspired cocktails.
Whether you’re at home watching the game with friends or with your man at a local bar, the cocktails below are sure to get you in the mood to cheer on your favorite team. You can enjoy cocktails inspired by the two teams in the finals – Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks – before we find out who takes home the championship.
Looking to impress your guests with some additional sports knowledge? You can remind them that “Basketball Wives” star Jennifer Williams, former wife of NBA pro Eric Williams, drinks X-Rated Fusion Liqueur when she goes out with her girls (and often tweets about it). Gabrielle Union, girlfriend of Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade is also a fan.
NBA Playoff Cocktails:
Miami Martini
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Cherry
Splash of Grenadine
Shake X-Rated and SKYY Infusions Cherry over ice. Strain into a martini
glass. Slowly add a dash of Grenadine so that it sinks to the bottom.
Garnish with a cherry with a knotted stem
Miami Heat Bubbly
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
2 oz. Prosecco or Champagne
0.25 oz. Lemon Juice
0.25 oz. Orange
0.25 oz. Pineapple
Muddle pineapple, orange and lemon. Add prosecco and X-Rated Fusion
Liqueur. Strain and serve in a highball glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.
X-Rated Maverick
2 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
Lemon-lime or club soda
Pour ingredients over ice into a highball glass.
Dallas Delight
2 oz. SKYY Infusions Citrus
1 oz. Fresh squeezed Grapefruit Juice
1 oz. Lemon Simple Syrup
Fresh Mint
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass and garnish with piece grapefruit and fresh mint.