Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Signature Cocktails

Prosecco Floats
Place 1-2 scoops of store-bought sorbet of your choice
Haagen-Dazs’ strawberry, raspberry and peach are all great.
Fill glass with Prosecco or other sparkling wine; 7 Up also works.
Add 3 or so raspberries or other pretty fruit. Serve. Coco Loco Cocktail
1/2 oz Amaretto
1 1/2 oz light rum
1 oz Cream of Coconut
1 tsp grenadine
dashes of milk
1/2 oz unsweetened pineapple juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender with 1/2 cup ice until smooth.
Serve in a hollowed out green coconut (or wine glass).
Ingredients
1½ oz. Bacardi White Rum¼ oz. Cointreau (orange liqueur)Splash of lime juice2½ oz.
sparkling pomegranate juice, colored sugar (for rim)
Directions
Dip rim of glass in water, then in colored sugar.
Combine rum, liqueur and juices with ice in the glass, and stir.

A trend that’s becoming very popular is having a Signature Wedding Cocktail.
Doing this limits the bar tab considerably. The liquor inventory needed is minimal and it could create a fun theme for the reception. Serving a special signature drink can also give your guests an icebreaker conversation starter.


Here are some additional Signature Cocktail Suggestions:
Sangria
Red Wine
Fruit Chunks
Fresca or Club Soda


Wedding Bells Cocktail
Orange Juice, Gin, Dubonet Cherry, Brandy
White Russian
Vodka, Kahlua Cream

Mojito
Limes, Limejuice, White Rum, Soda Mint
Mint Julep
Mint Garnish, SugarPeach Brandy


Be creative…the possibilities are endless!

1 comment:

Rebecca Zoumberos said...

WOW!!! These drinks are amazing!!!