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Graduate by Hilton’s Limited‑Edition Game Day Cocktails Are Winning March

Graduate by Hilton, Bracket Buster Mule, lime garnish, candied garnish, cocktail, copper mule glass, iced beverage
Mix up a Bracket Buster Mule or Final Pour Lemonade with these recipes from Graduate by Hilton

March is for buzzer-beaters, bracket-busters, and celebrations that last long after the shot clock runs out. At Graduate by Hilton hotels nationwide, travelers can relive the nostalgia of college game days in some of the country’s most storied basketball towns. Each hotel offers a home court setting for guests to watch and cheer on their favorite teams, surrounded by memorabilia showcasing the spirit of each campus.

  • Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill, lounge seating area, hanging airplane art sculpture, white fireplace, scoreboard reception desk, wooden bookcase, blue plaid, red plaid, framed artwork, gallery art wall, black pendant light, blue ceiling, blue walls, leather l-shaped couch, blue designed rug, wooden floors, coffee table with books, potted plants, fireplace mantel decor, floral accent chairs
  • Graduate by Hilton Knoxville, orange and white zig zag design floor, boat shaped front lobby counter, bookshelf, suitcase, luggage, people talking at counter
  • Graduate by Hilton East Lansing, green stool seating, wooden table top, black staircase, gold wide ring chandelier light with white glass shades, framed pictures, plaid bench seating, sitting area, coffee bar, espresso machine, coffee bean grinder machines, pastry, potted plants, framed art gallery wall
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill (left), Graduate by Hilton Knoxville (middle), Graduate by Hilton East Lansing (right)

Fans are invited to visit Graduate by Hilton hotels nationwide and enjoy limited-edition signature cocktails such as the Bracket Buster Mule, Final Pour Lemonade and Shot at Redemption, available at participating properties until April 4. 

  • Graduate by Hilton Columbus, lounge sitting area, red pendant lights, plaid floor tile, red print area rugs, potted plants, black framed windows
  • Graduate by Hilton Columbia, SC, pink lobby desk, marble counter top, floral wall design, gold framed hanging mirror, gold table lamps, potted plants, black and marble checkered tiled floor, black and white striped accent wall design
  • Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville, outdoor seating, chess, wooden lounge seating, blue cushions, potted plants, bistro string lights, black bistro table, gold outdoor wall mount lighting, red plaid couch cushions, black bar table, black bar stools, wooden outdoor tables
  • Graduate by Hilton Bloomington, sitting area, wood bleacher backdrop, framed pictures, framed art gallery wall, pendant lights, plaid lounge chairs, leather couches, floral decorative pillows, potted plants, wall paper art, wood floors
Graduate by Hilton Columbus (top left), Graduate by Hilton Columbia, S.C. (top right),
Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville (bottom left), Graduate by Hilton Bloomington (bottom right)

Whether guests are looking for an all-star game-watching experience or cocktail recipes to mix up at home, Graduate by Hilton has something for everyone. Check out the recipes below:

Graduate by Hilton, Bracket Buster Mule, lime garnish, candied garnish, cocktail, copper mule glass, iced beverage

Bracket Buster Mule

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Vodka
  • 0.75 oz Passionfruit Syrup
  • 0.50 oz Lime Juice
  • 3 oz Ginger Beer
  • Garnish: Lime Wheel, Crystallized Ginger

Directions

  1. Build all ingredients over ice in a copper mug.
  2. Stir gently.
  3. Garnish with a lime wheel and crystallized ginger.
Graduate by Hilton, Crimson Court Fizz, orange peel garnish, green leaf garnish, highball glass, iced beverage

Crimson Court Fizz

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Gin
  • 0.50 oz Aperol
  • 0.50 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.50 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2.0 oz Prosecco
  • Garnish: Orange Twist, Pineapple Fronds

Directions

  1. Build all ingredients over ice in a Collins glass.
  2. Stir gently.
  3. Garnish with an orange twist and pineapple fronds.
Graduate by Hilton, Benchwarmer Old Fashioned, old fashioned glass, orange twist garnish, cocktail

Benchwarmer Old Fashioned

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Ingredients

  • 2.0 oz Rye
  • 0.25 oz Rich Demerara Syrup
  • 1 dash Smoked Cinnamon Bitters
  • 1 dash Mole Bitters
  • Garnish: Orange Peel, Shaved Coffee Bean

Directions

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
  2. Garnish with an orange peel and shaved coffee bean.

Cook’s Note

To make rich demerara syrup, cook down 2 cups demerara sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is dissolved.

Graduate by Hilton, Shot at Redemption, cocktail, old fashioned glass

Shot at Redemption

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Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Bourbon
  • 0.50 oz Triple Sec
  • 0.50 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.50 oz Peach Syrup

Directions

  1. Short shake all ingredients and strain into shot glass.
Graduate by Hilton - Final Pour Lemonde Spirit-Free, raspberry garnish, lemon garnish, old fashioned glass, red cocktail, ice cubes, cocktail on the rocks, iced beverage

The Final Pour Lemonade

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
  • 0.50 oz Raspberry Syrup
  • 2 oz Fresh Lemonade
  • 1.0 oz Club Soda
  • Garnish: Lemon Wedge, Raspberry Skewer

Directions

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

  3. Garnish with a lemon wedge and raspberry skewer.