2008 Woodie Awards
Rollins Organizations Compete With Delicious "Mocktails"
Student organizations created non-alcoholic cocktails for the Mocktail Fiesta competition.
Amanda Beck
Issue date: 11/12/04 Section: News
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Rollins was treated to a fun-filled Friday night last week when the annual Mocktail competition took place. The event, in which about a dozen organizations compete over who can make the best alcohol free beverage, was bursting with energy even before the event officially started and lasted long into the night. Not only was there a myriad of different beverages available but salsa lessons and karaoke were also available for students entertainment. Students stayed for hours, mingling with each other and trying to master the hip swinging salsa moves.
Towards the end of the night, karaoke took over and many students did renditions of their favorite songs. One of the more stellar performances went to the "Fuller Sisters" act, otherwise known as Kristina Fuller and Carson Fuller (not related) as they belted out an applause worthy rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect."
The competition was tangible from table to table, as the members of the different clubs attempted to charm, persuade and even seduce votes out of their patrons. The energy reached a fever pitch as the night progressed due to the sugar shock from all the different fruit, soda and ice cream combinations.
In the end, the ladies of Kappa Delta walked away the first place prize of five hundred dollars for their delicious "Kaydeetinis," a concoction of green apple, Sprite and a cherry served up in plastic martini glasses. Other notable drinks included X-Club "s-X on the Beach" a mixture of a half a dozen different beverages with a strong hit of pineapple and the Rollins Democrats' "Donkey Punch" which was complete with sherbet.
Perhaps the most refreshing drink award should have gone to the Rollins Players who served up their restaurant style beverage served on ice with a wedge of lemon. While it might have just been water, the fancy bottles and the bartender complete with tux and arm towel definitely received high marks for presentation.
This year's Mocktail was beyond successful. A relaxing alternative for a Friday night, the event took students weary from a long, stressful week and transformed them into happy, smiling, functioning human beings and gave them a chance to mingle with one another and even learn a few new dance moves.
Towards the end of the night, karaoke took over and many students did renditions of their favorite songs. One of the more stellar performances went to the "Fuller Sisters" act, otherwise known as Kristina Fuller and Carson Fuller (not related) as they belted out an applause worthy rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect."
The competition was tangible from table to table, as the members of the different clubs attempted to charm, persuade and even seduce votes out of their patrons. The energy reached a fever pitch as the night progressed due to the sugar shock from all the different fruit, soda and ice cream combinations.
In the end, the ladies of Kappa Delta walked away the first place prize of five hundred dollars for their delicious "Kaydeetinis," a concoction of green apple, Sprite and a cherry served up in plastic martini glasses. Other notable drinks included X-Club "s-X on the Beach" a mixture of a half a dozen different beverages with a strong hit of pineapple and the Rollins Democrats' "Donkey Punch" which was complete with sherbet.
Perhaps the most refreshing drink award should have gone to the Rollins Players who served up their restaurant style beverage served on ice with a wedge of lemon. While it might have just been water, the fancy bottles and the bartender complete with tux and arm towel definitely received high marks for presentation.
This year's Mocktail was beyond successful. A relaxing alternative for a Friday night, the event took students weary from a long, stressful week and transformed them into happy, smiling, functioning human beings and gave them a chance to mingle with one another and even learn a few new dance moves.