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His and Her Signature Cocktails

Heather Hamilton-Sims — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:08:19 +0000

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Signature cocktails are always a huge hit at weddings and most guests enjoy seeing what fun drink the bride and groom have come up with. Surprise your guests with his and her signature cocktails at your wedding. Weddings are full of his and her items, from cakes and toasting glasses to songs. Adding his and her signature cocktails is just another way to personalize your wedding. It can be as simple as just picking your favorite drink and then coming up with a creative name for it. If neither of you have a clue what you want your drink to be or what to name it check out http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/1/ to get inspired. Make sure when picking your cocktails, choose one that is a little stronger and one that is on the lighter side to appeal to more of your guests’ taste buds.

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Cranberry Cooler

Heather Hamilton-Sims — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:56:19 +0000

There are seven days till Christmas, but who is counting? Just in case you are hosting a Holiday party this weekend or just want an excuse to have a fabulous drink, then try out this Cranberry Cooler. Even after Christmas, you can use this drink as your signature drink for your wedding. The bold red is sure to make quite a statement.

Ingredients:
1 shot Disaronno
1 shot vodka
3 shots cranberry juice
2 shots orange juice

Method:
Shake all the indgredietns with ice and pour into an ice- filled tall glass
Garnish with a lime

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Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue Hosted Bar

Heather Hamilton-Sims — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:56:48 +0000

Signature cocktails have become all the rage at weddings, especially during the cocktail hour. Most couples pick that one special drink, usually renamed for the wedding couple, they offer to guests through out the festivities. Why stop there? Take the signature cocktail a step further by creating a menu of cocktails tailored to “Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue”. It is a fun, creative way to have something for everyone!

Something Old: Rusty Nail, Cape Cod or a Manhattan

Something New: Go with the latest trend in cocktails like Beez-ness made with honey and simple syrup

Something Borrowed: Ask the family matriarch for that old family recipe of the special drink grandma used to make. Don’t give away the family secret ingredient though.

Something Blue: Go wild and be creative! Talk to the bartender at your venue and tap into their knowledge. You would be surprised what they can come up with.