At a college named for an orange—which also happens to have a terrific culinary school—we could think of only one way to celebrate our 50th year: By creating a bunch of orange-juice cocktails. We enlisted the help of Chef Ken Bourgoin, of Valencia’s culinary program, and the results were intoxicating (well, only if you use liquor). So lift a glass, Valencians, and cheer the college’s 50th year! (And be grateful the college wasn’t named for a grapefruit.) A stand-out cocktail for a college that towers over its competition! (Ok, we like to brag.) But the key to this cocktail may be the type of orange juice you choose. Chef Ken prefers juice made from Honeybell oranges. The original recipe calls for Southern Comfort, but Chef Ken suggests substituting a single malt scotch or whiskey. + Splash of Grenadine Chef Ken Bourgoin, Professor of Culinary Management, shows us how to concoct an orange beverage recipe, the “Orange Tower mocktail,” to celebrate Valencia’s 50th Anniversary. Cheers! And Happy 50th Valencia College. + Kosher salt + Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses and dip in kosher salt + 1 cup orange juice + In blender, add orange juice, sherbet, non-dairy creamer, ice cream, ice, vanilla extract, liqueur and blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately. //By LINDA SHRIEVES BEATY
Orange Tower Cocktail
Ingredients
+ 3 ounces (90ml) Orange Juice
+ 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Southern Comfort
+ 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) Amaretto
Orange Tower Mocktail Beverage Recipe
Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients
+ Crushed ice
+ 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
+ 2 ounces tequila
+ 1 ounce triple sec or 1 ounce Cointreau liqueur
+ Blood orange wedge, for garnish
Directions
+ Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice
+ Add orange juice, tequila and triple sec
+ Shake well and strain into glasses
+ Garnish with orange wedges, if desired
Orange Dreamsicle
Ingredients
+ 4 ounces orange liqueur
+ 4 ounces ice cream (vanilla)
+ 4 ounces orange sherbet
+ 4 tablespoons non-dairy coffee creamer (French vanilla)
+ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
+ 1⁄2 cup ice (crushed)
Directions
Tips on How to Garnish a Cocktail
