Signature Drinks

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

Happy Hour :: Pumpkin Divine Cocktail

Posted by Tabitha on Sep 30, 2009 in Signature Drinks | 1 comment

*This is a re-post and content has been modified. Since it is officially fall (Yay!), I felt the need to feature this divine cocktail again. I first blogged about this cocktail last year during a fall inspiration board series, where I invited a few colleagues to create an inspiration board based on a bouquet of hellebores. You can check out those fall inspiration boards by clicking here.

This fall-inspired cocktail is rightfully called the Pumpkin Divine. The recipe for this cocktail recipe is as follows:

• 1 part Grey Goose La Poire flavored vodka
• 1 part pumpkin butter
• 1/2 part triple sec
• 1/2 part simple syrup
• Pinch of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger
• Grated nutmeg and apple chip for garnish

Now, add all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Next, shake it vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with nutmeg and apple chip.

Happy Hour :: Veev – Açai Spirit Cocktails

Posted by Tabitha on Jul 8, 2009 in Signature Drinks | 0 comments

In case you are wondering where you can purchase Veev – Açai Spirit, you may do so online at Mel and Rose or at BevMo!

Hmmm, I think I just found another use for the sweet basil that’s growing in my patio garden. I also think both of these cocktails would be a winner at your next dinner party. No? For more Veev cocktail recipes, you can visit their website. Or, if you considered yourself a mixologist, you can create your own signature concoction using Veev – Açai Spirit as your main ingredient, and then you can submit the recipe to them online if you want. If you do this, please make sure you are using all-natural and fresh ingredients. Get Inspired!

Happy Hour :: Pog Punch

Posted by Tabitha on Apr 15, 2009 in Signature Drinks | 0 comments

• 1 1/2 parts of Skyy Infusions Pineapple vodka
• 1 1/2 parts Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
• 1 part Guava Puree

Happy Hour :: The "Woo-Woo" Cocktail

Posted by Tabitha on Dec 4, 2008 in Signature Drinks | 1 comment

This ‘happy hour’ feature is for one of my cyber-pals, Latrice Cushenberry.

{Source: Parragon 2007. Cocktail Bible: Classic and Contemporary Cocktails for Every Occasion.}

Happy Hour :: The "Woo-Woo" Cocktail

Posted by Tabitha on Dec 4, 2008 in Signature Drinks | 1 comment

This ‘happy hour’ feature is for one of my cyber-pals, Latrice Cushenberry.

{Source: Parragon 2007. Cocktail Bible: Classic and Contemporary Cocktails for Every Occasion.}

Happy Hour :: Purple Rain

Posted by Tabitha on Oct 29, 2008 in Signature Drinks | 0 comments

The recipe for this cocktail is as follows:

• 1 Shot of De Kuyper Triple Sec
• 1 Shot of De Kuyper Blackberry
• .5 Shot of Lime Juice

Now shake the ingredients with plenty of ice in your shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. For the garnish, you can a slice wheel of lime and a bundle of blackberries. Voila!

Source: In the Spirit