Happy Hour – Strawberry Watermelon Mojito
Posted by Tabitha on Jun 29, 2010 in Signature Drinks | 1 comment
It has been a long while since I have featured a signature drink on this wedding blog.
I came across a recipe for a Strawberry Watermelon Mojito on Brides.com that I thought was worth sharing with you and would make for a great signature drink for an outdoor wedding this summer.
The drink was created by the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, FL and the recipe is as follows:
- 1½ oz. Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- ½ oz. mint-infused simple syrup
- 1 cup fresh seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
Directions:
To make mint syrup, bring 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add 8 to 10 mint leaves. Let cool for 30 minutes. Strain. Combine vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, ½ cup of watermelon and about 10 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass with ice and remaining watermelon. Top with club soda. Garnish with additional mint leaf.
Voilá!
Photo: Joe Deleo
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Many people ask us at the wedding venue I run where to start when designing a signature drink. It comes down to a few steps:
Start with the wedding theme. Color, special flavor from your cake, season of the year (fall: apples, Spring: strawberries etc) all can give you an idea for the theme.
The base spirit is next. Pick something that you know your guests will like and that is affordable.
Next either hire a mixologist or take an existing drink and start to change one ingredient at a time. Add a new flavor, add or decrease the sweetener, add a different garnish, experiment.
Hold a taste testing party with your bridal party to not only create a memory but elicit their advice.
Make sure it can be made in sizable quantities. And make sure your venue and bartender have the necessary ingredients for the drink.
Having a signature drink can allow for a memorable drink and create a fun atmosphere!