To be honest, I love morning weddings.  There is something very stately about a morning wedding.  Everything is fresh and clean.  The morning just smells different – kwim?

It’s not like I do not like evening weddings – but there is just something about a morning wedding – outside.  I just love it.

So, of course, if you are doing signature drinks,  there is nothing that says “fancy morning wedding” than a Mimosa!

It’s so easy.

2 dashes of your favorite Champagne

2 dashes of orange Juice.

Voila!

You can add crushed raspberries for color, or add an orange slice for garnish!

Happy planning!

Yum!

Let’s review

Doesn’t that drink looks sleek and beautiful.  Man, the glass makes all the difference, doesn’t it?  The glass can turn a plain drink into something magical.  Details people!

The Recipe

1 oz of Midori Melon Liqueur

1 oz of Whisky Sour Mix

2 oz of my fav – Sprite

Cherries or other melon

You can chill a glass martini glass, or add ice to a highball.  Add everything, give a quick stir – and Voila!

Garnish with cherries or a melon on the side.

Happy mixing!

Cranberries are great components for a fall or winter inspired wedding.

Check an idea I found from Martha Stewart.

Mulled Cranberry Cider

Very very popular at weddings, this signature drink is a staple.  If you want something nice and refreshing for a summer wedding – this might be the perfect choice.

You really could do whatever you wanted to make this drink fit your wedding.  I’ve seen it blueberry and peach and all kinds colors and flavors.  You can even add ginger for a bit of bite.  It could be on the rocks or frozen depending on the abilities of your bartender.

Whatever works for you, this drink could probably be adapted.

The best thing to do is to bring some alcohol to your tasting and try with your food.  If you choose your signature drink too late, do not fret.  Mix it up yourself!  YUM!

You know me, you must try first!

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Here’s a luscious ginger recipe from Tyler Florence

Ginger Simple Syrup

1/4 cup sliced fresh ginger – with skin

2 cups suger

2 cups cold water

Peach Puree

10 oz semi-frozen peaches

1/2 cup ginger simple syrup

For Serving:

Ice Cubes

1 bottle of Champagne – Prosecco might be a better choice.

Directions:  Begin by making the ginger simple syrup. Peel and grate the ginger. Add it together with the sugar and cold water to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, discard ginger pieces and set simple syrup aside.

In a blender add frozen peaches and ginger simple syrup. Blend until completely pureed then place into the refrigerator to cool.

For serving:

Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and fill half way with peach puree. Top off with Champagne and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into Champagne glasses and repeat process as needed.

Thanks Tyler!

Happy planning!

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 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!

So sweet.

Even on a Tuesday – umbrellas were everywhere.  The water was so beautifully blue, that it was hard to determine where the water ended and the sky started.

The warm sand, the crystal clear blue water, the palm trees, the blue sky and the warm sun – got me thinking about awesome weddings and cool drinks.

Check out this blue baby

The Blue Hawaiian

• 1 oz Light rum
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 oz Blue Curacao
• 1 oz Cream of coconut
• 1 slice Pineapple
• 1 Cherry

The Pineapple and the umbrella are an absolute must!

Happy sunbathing!

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!