From sexy to sophisticated cocktails, make your wedding day the toast of the town by serving your guests fabulous signature sips during your reception.
Kick off your reception with a spicy start like a Tamarind Ginger Sour:
3 oz. bourbon
1 oz. tamarind juice (from frozen puree)
1 tsp. fresh ginger juice (use a juice extractor)
Splash of fresh lime juice
Splash of grenadine
Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice into a double-old-fashioned glass.
Garnish: lime or orange sections.
Show your city side with a Cosmopolitan:
3 parts citrus vodka
2 parts triple sec
1 part fresh lime
Splash of cranberry juice
Shake all ingredients together with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish: Use a flower that reflects your theme.
Let your love reign with a Passion:
Passion fruit juice
Vodka
Shake equal parts juice and vodka with crushed ice, strain into glass and garnish with the fruit.
Garnish: fresh fruit kabob of cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon balls on a drink stick.
Celebrate your honeymoon destination with a Blue Hawaiian:
Rum
Blue Curaçao
Pineapple juice
Sour mix Shake equal parts of ingredients with crushed ice and strain into a glass rimmed with coconut.
Garnish: coconut flakes and dried pineapple slice.
Give your guests a special treat with an Apple Sour:
2 oz. bourbon
1 oz. sour apple schnapps
Splash of apple cider
Splash of fresh lime
Splash of simple syrup
Pour all ingredients (except garnish) into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice into a highball or a double-old-fashioned glass.
Garnish: thin slices of Granny Smith apples.
On your wedding day always remember to Make a Wish:
3 oz. vodka
1 oz. blue curaçao
Splash of tonic water Pour vodka and curaçao in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Finish with a splash of tonic water.
Garnish: with a radish slice cut into a shooting star shape.
Make a sweet ending to the perfect day with a Cotton Candy:
2 oz. melted Australian pink chocolate
2 1/2 oz. Belvedere vodka
Shake pink chocolate and vodka with crushed ice and strain into glass rimmed with more melted pink chocolate and white sugar.
Garnish: melted pink chocolate, white sugar, and white chocolate curls
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