Scholarly Sips

Description: Celebrate academic achievements with the Scholarly Sips, a cocktail that embodies the colors of graduation caps and gowns with a sophisticated blend of flavors. The bold black hue of activated charcoal meets the elegance of gold-infused liqueur, symbolizing both the traditional and celebratory aspects of graduation. Ingredients: - 1 1/2 oz vodka - 1/2 oz activated charcoal syrup - 1/2 oz goldschläger (or any gold-infused cinnamon liqueur) - 3/4 oz crème de cassis - 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1/2 oz honey syrup - Edible gold leaf for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine vodka, activated charcoal syrup, crème de cassis, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. 2. Shake well until the mixture is chilled and well-blended. 3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Slowly pour the goldschläger over the back of a spoon so it gently layers on top. 5. Garnish with a small piece of edible gold leaf for a touch of elegance. Glass: Coupe glass The Scholarly Sips is a perfect toast to the hard work and achievements of graduates, combining classic elements with a modern twist.