# West Indian Inspired Vodka Cocktails By Brandon Sutton & Ciroc *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated September 2020* As the summer ends and the weather for many of you begins to cool down as we prepare for winter, I prefer to think of all those Caribbean islands that I can't wait to visit again soon. That's why I was so excited to share these two recipes by CÎROC and Mixologist Brandon Sutton inspired by the recently canceled West Indian Day Parade. These two recipes use CÎROC Pineapple and Coconut vodka that are five-times distilled, made with fine French grapes, and masterfully infused with natural flavors of pineapple and coconut. With flavorful cocktails using  Pineapple and hibiscus as well as refreshing cucumber paired with coconut,  wants to bring the West Indian Day parade to consumers this Labor Day Weekend. While creating the recipe, he drew inspiration from the flavors unique to the West Indies and Caribbean countries, noting “Sorrel is so prevalent in the West Indies and pairs so incredibly well with  Pineapple” and “the  Coco Cucumber always makes me feel like I’m on vacation on the beach and cucumber water adds a nice, crisp, refreshing balance.” ## CÎROC Caribbean Breeze *Created by Brandon Sutton* **Ingredients** Ingredients: 2oz CÎROC Pineapple .5oz Lemon Juice 4.5oz Sorrel Blend* ** ** ### Sorrel Blend* (Makes 10 servings) 2 cups of Dried Hibiscus 2 tablespoons of ginger, peeled & sliced 1 cinnamon stick Peel of 1 orange 1/3 cup of honey 6 cups of water **Garnish**: Basil and Orange Peel **Glass**: Collins Glass ** ** #### Instructions Prepare Sorrel Blend by adding ingredients to a pot and simmering for 20 minutes, strain off spices, and cool in the fridge Mix CÎROC Pineapple, lemon juice, and Sorrel Blend into a cocktail shaker and shake  Double strain into a Collins glass over ice Garnish with a sprig of basil and orange peel ## CÎROC Coco Cucumber --- {"html":""} --- *Created by Brandon Sutton* **Ingredients** 2 oz CÎROC Coconut 1oz Cucumber Water Top with Club Soda **Garnish**: Cucumber Ribbon **Glass**: Collins Glass #### Instructions Mix CÎROC Coconut into and cucumber water into a Collins glass over ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 04 September 2020 Last Updated: 04 September 2020 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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