Posts Tagged ‘Libations’
Pretty and pastel. Perfect for weddings!
Sweet and sparkly, no?
Starlight Royale
2.25 cups squeezed lime juice (1.5 oz/ shaker) plus more for rims
1.5 cups Gin (2 oz/shaker)
0.5 cups of superfine sugar (2 tsp/shaker)
1 bottle of Brut Champagne (or sparkling wine) (4 oz/shaker)
Sanding sugar for rim
Grenadine for pink hue
Mix lime juice, Gin and super fine sugar and chill until ready to serve (2 + hours).
To serve dip glasses in lime juice and sanding sugar to create 1 inch thick coat. Add champagne to shaker filled with ice. Add 3.5 oz of gin mixture. Strain into 2 glasses. Add 2-3 drops of grenadine to each.
Thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings for this pretty drink
Happy planning!
I’m not much of a scotch drinker, but if I’m going to take a taste, it better be good.
So, I went on a search for drinks containing Johnnie Walker Black Scotch Whisky.
Check out this monster
Four Horesemen of the Apocalypse
1/2 oz Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila
1/2 oz Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Tennessee Whisky
1/2 oz Jim Beam Bourbon Whisky
1/2 oz Jagermeister herbal liqueur
1 oz Pineapple Juice
2 oz Sweet and sour mix
What fun!
WOW, this drink will “Light you Up”!
Even though the drink is NOT good for a wedding, Johnnie Walker works well on a classy bar! YAHHHOOO!
Happy planning!
I’m intrigued by this drink for two reasons. First, I absolutely adore flowers and small details – and I am totally in love with the orchid on the side of the glass. So pretty and so unique. Second, I wonder how they keep the orchid on the side of the glass. A clip?
Hhmmmmm?
Anywho, what a great drink for a tropical inspired wedding. It’s fun – and so fresh.
Here’s how you create this tantalizing cocktail
- 1 ounce(s) Cîroc Vodka
- 1 1/2 ounce(s) pomegranate juice
- 1 teaspoon(s) elderflower liqueur
- 1 splash champagne
- 1 orchid blossom
Stir all the ingredients (minus the champagne) over ice, strain and pour in a pre-chilled cocktail glass
Top off with a splash of champagne and garnish with a Sonya Orchid (or another food grade, edible flower)
Go ahead and try it at home. It’s the kind of homework I love to do!
Happy trying!
Pretty, eh? Perfect for summer, weddings featuring celadon hues, upscale weddings, outdoor weddings- all weddings. Perfect on a martini bar, this is a nice signature drink.
Apple Martini
2 parts Vodka
1 part Apple Schnapps
Splash of Lime Juice
Garnish with an Apple Slice
Sour Apple Martini
2 parts Vodka
1 part Apple Schnapps
1 part Ginger Ale
Splash of Lime Juice
Garnish with an Apple Slice
Happy planning!
The fourth of July is the perfect excuse for creating a fabulous theme wedding. If you do it right – wow!
What do you think of when you think of the 4th of July? For me it’s fireworks. What’s better than “FREE” fireworks that you and your guests can enjoy – you can get some awesome shots – and you don’t have to pay for them!
Ha!
The booze! The 4th of July means “PARTY”. There is nothing better than good fireworks and good booze! So, for you patriotic boozers out there, here are a few red, white and blue selections for your festive – but elegant – 4th of July wedding/party.
The Bastille (red, white, and blue!)
1 Shot of Blue CuraÁao
1 Shot of Cointreau
1 Shot of Grenadine
Build the layers in a short cocktail glass. (Hint: pour the liquid over the back of a spoon as you add them to the glass to help layer.) Serve and enjoy.
Snow White Cooler (white)
There’s really nothing innocent about this concoction, but the result is a frothy o
ff-white cocktail sure to please.
2 shots of Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 Shot of Blended Whisky
Add liquor and ice to a cocktail shaker. Cover, shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. May serve over ice, if desired, especially in particularly warm weather.
Cape Cod Breeze (red)
Hob-nob with the in crowd while sipping this bright drink on the seashore.
1 shot of Vodka
Cranberry juice
Add ice and vodka to a tall cocktail glass. Add cranberry juice, stir, and enjoy.
For a fun, bubbly twist, add equal parts cranberry juice and seltzer instead of straight cranberry juice.
Stars and Stripes (red, white, and blue!)
It doesn’t get any more patriotic than this- you’ll wow your guests with the colorful layers!
1 shot of Grenadine
1 shot of Blue CuraÁao
1 shot of Light Cream
Build the layers in a short cocktail glass.
Alaska Ice Tea (blue)
½ Shot of Gin
½ Shot of Vodka
½ Shot of White Rum
½ Shot of Cointreau
½ Shot of Blue CuraÁao
7UP or Sprite
In a tall cocktail glass half filled with ice, layer each shot in order listed. Top off with soda and enjoy!
Hint for those drinks that are red, white and blue: pour the liquid over the back of a spoon as you add them to the glass to help layer. Serve and enjoy.
Happy partying!
Thanks to the Lifestyle section of the Associated Content for these wonderful patriotic ideas!
I’ve tasted this one first hand – and YUM! It’s absolutely perfect for a summer wedding – especially one taking place outdoors.
Of course, you should coordinate your drink with your wedding colors! Check out this very HOT drink – which is perfect for a little something blue!
Here’s how it’s made
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
2 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
7-Up or Sprite
Lemon Slice
Add a Maraschino Cherry for color
Substitute that Vodka for some Rum – and you are in signature drink heaven!
Happy planning!
The perfect signature drink for a fall wedding, The Ginger Apple Cider with Brandy will warm your guests hearts.
You need extra hands to serve this one up – it’s worth it!
Here’s what’s in it…
2 1/4 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger
2 whole allspice
3 ounces brandy
Candied ginger chunks, cut into cubes, rolled in superfine sugar (optional)
For an outdoor wedding – perfect!
Happy mixing!
Thanks to Martha Stewart for this warm idea!
It’s very popular. What can I say? It’s the most popular wine imported into this country – it’s easily made, produced – and thus inexpensive.
It’s great for a wedding – especially when you have a bunch of indiscriminate drinkers. It gives them what they want – and it’s easy on the pocket book – a win-win in my book. Plus, it’s pairs well with chicken, fish and pasta – food that is very popular at weddings.
Pinot Grigio is the Italian counterpart to France’s Pinot Gris (can I mention those in the same sentence?). Sorry, if I committed a faux-pas. The popularity of Pinot Grigio has grown to such portions that Oregon and California have jumped onto the Grigio bandwagon – with California producing more Pinot Grigio than Chardonnay. Amazing!
While wine professionals poo-poo Pinot Grigio – there may be some notable bottlings.
Italian Northern Region of Trentino-Alto Adige
Italy – other regions
California
Happy planning!
In Greek Mythology, Pomegranate represents the bond of marriage and fertility. This would be a a great choice for a toast, as a signature drink for your cocktail hour or the Bride’s drink for the reception.
How awesome it would be if one of your colors was salmon? For a beach or brunch inspired wedding – perfect.
1 1/4 cups chilled fresh pomegranate juice (from 3 pomegranates)
1 1/2 ounces chilled Cointreau liqueur
1 chilled bottle (375 milliliters) Champagne
for garnish Pomegranate seeds
Directions:
In a pitcher, mix juice, liqueur, and Champagne. Pour into flutes, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
A drink fit for the most perfect wedding!
Happy planning!
Thanks to Martha Stewart for the wonderful idea (as always).
Discerning Brides will love this luxury drink – Shaken not stirred.
In stores, Double Cross Vodka sells for $45.00-$50.00 per bottle.
It’s unique, it’s chic, and the bottle is very sleek. It might be just the inclusion to make your wedding memorable.
Check it out!
2 parts Double Cross Vodka
1 part Maraschino Liquor
1 part fresh lemon juice
Dash of Peychaud’s bitters
Directions: shaken over ice and strained up, served in a chilled martini glass.
I’m sure it looks very HOT in that chilled martini glass.
Thanks Dina!
Happy Shakin’
