Graduating from high school can be an incredible milestone, and parents of graduating students take planning the celebration very seriously. That means providing delicious treats and beverages as part of the celebratory experience.

Bernick hails from Minnesota, where we refer to soft drinks as “Pop”. To be on the safe side, stock your cooler with Mountain Dew and other Pepsi products that are sure to please.

Coffee-lovers make up an influential segment of the younger demographic, so don’t forget to include tasty delights from Caribou and Starbucks as part of your gift. Additionally, zero-calorie sparkling water options like bubly offer festive summer graduation party flavors, while don’t forget Aquafina bottles for good old fashioned refreshing water consumption!

With many of us opting for the pleasures of staying home over FOMO (fear of missing out), game nights have made a comeback among friends. From Monopoly to Cards Against Humanity or even Scrabble, game night no longer needs to include a warm glass of white wine; add flair by serving drinks inspired by your favourite video or board games during game night!

Puzzle Night Drink

Are You Struggling to Put Together That 1000-Piece Puzzle?
For an efficient puzzle night experience, mix 2 oz of vodka with 1/2 oz lemon juice and add a pinch of simple syrup for this refreshing watermelons-based cocktail that you can quickly prepare in just 10 minutes – you may even garnish it with fresh pieces of watermeon!

Game Night Drink: the Devil’s Kiss

For gamers with patience and strategy to tackle complex games, a high-proof drink can be just the ticket. Inspired by Destiny, this Destiny-inspired beverage, the Devil’s Kiss, features lemonade, Chambord and Rum in an inviting green hue – ideal for gaming sessions with your gaming friends! For an alternative take, follow YouTuber Sondre Kasin’s recipe of lime juice, white rum, passion fruit syrup and grenadine instead; alternatively try Cristina Viseu’s Dark Souls-inspired cocktail which features gin, apple juice blackberry syrup blackberry syrup curacao that even glows in the dark!