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Signature cocktail
Deebaser
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So, I'm getting married next year. The reception hall is set to have passed "signature cocktails" for the cocktail hour, but we really can't think of any classy passed drinks that we'd like passed out to our guests. If we don't come up with anything they'll do apple martinis, butterscotch martinis, and some other horribleness, or champagne. Both of those options sound terrible.
So H/A, what can I use as a signature cocktail. I'm looking for unique, with universal appeal.
Go!
So H/A, what can I use as a signature cocktail. I'm looking for unique, with universal appeal.
Go!
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edit: I like the sound of an Alpine Manhattan
Broken down by colour and season all with pictures.
Here's how to make it taste like the original from the 50's using modern liquor.
http://www.esquire.com/print-this/ESQ1106DRINKS_84
Vodka, triple sec, grenadine, sour mix. Served in a martini glass.
But it isn't on VoC's super good list so... use her list.
I knew you'd have the answer!
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/signature-drinks
http://www.marthastewart.com/drinks -> there are tons of drinks here
Chocolate Martini? I think you missed the part where the OP said "Classy".
Pine Liqueur is a very, very, specific taste. A lot of people dislike it. As well with bourbon.
Try this...
3/4oz St. Germain
3/4oz Strega
1oz Aperol
1/2oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Shake, serve up, no garnish.
It's called a Chance Meeting (my own recipe, FYI). It's on the cocktail menu at my work and people love it.
Hey, I'm impulsive.
And with a quality chocolate liqueur? I think you could make it classy.
But then again, you're the bartender.
FYI, non-alcoholic versions of drinks don't really work. Since most cocktails are either 75% booze or 1/2 and 1/2, you either simply can't do it, or you're offering someone a glass of juice. There are very few exceptions and it's a pain in the ass. You have no idea how much I hate to see "Mocktail" come up on order when I'm tending bar. The liquor is an integral part of the drink, and to remove it defeats the purpose. About the only way it works is with vodka cocktails, which aren't meant to taste like anything but what you're dumping on top of them.
Considering I linked to a site with a whole list of nonalcoholic options it shouldn't be too hard to figure out.
And a good venue will have a good bartender who's capable of saying "Yes we can make a version of XYZ without booze" or "We can't do XYZ but we can do HIJ".
Those aren't "non-alcoholic versions of cocktails". Those are just non-alcoholic drinks.
The only way you can accomplish "non-alcoholic" versions is if the drink is mostly juice/soda. Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Dark & Stormys. And at that point, you're not even drinking a "mocktail", you're drinking a soda pop or a glass of juice.
But, if you don't want to listen to the very experienced bartender, be my guest. ;-)
If you have it, sparkling cider with a bit of Pom or fruit syrup of some sort makes an excellent non-alcoholic drink for such an occasion.
I would also suggest looking at maybe some of the more classic cocktails as well for a bit of vintage style like the manhattan, old fashioned or the Tom Collins.
Satans..... hints.....
1- It'll be a spring wedding
2- non-alcoholic beverages are a non-starter. These are just the passed "signature" cocktails, a full open bar is available to non-drinkers, hard drinkers, and children (The few children in attendence will be compensated for their good behavior with a giant bag a jelly bellys)
4- ingredients are not an issue. As long as the cocktails don't consist of Cristal, gold flakes, and have diamond instead of ice cubes, we should be good.
I'll pick up a bottle of Aperal, St. Germain, and Strego-not-gonna-scroll-up and register with theknot.com. Recipes must be tested
For point of reference, we tried all the vittles at the Library W tonight, and all the drinks tasted like equal parts "ass" and "trying too hard"
1 1/2 oz. VS or VSOP cognac
3/4 oz. Cointreau
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass with a sugared rim.
Garnish with an orange peel.
A Gin Rickey is also a good spring/summer cocktail. Gin, fresh lime juice and seltzer.
Or you could get really classy and serve Micheleda's.
* 1/4 teaspoon piquin pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salsa picante
* 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 (12-ounce) can Mexican lager, chilled
Lots of classy drinks being listed. The true classics are: old fashioned, sidecar, gin gimlets, martinis, etc. I know, I'm obviously showing my preference for gin and vodka so I'll hush up.
Oh god.
last word:
One part gin
One part lime juice
One part green Chartreuse
One part maraschino liqueur
it was goooooood
Some sort of Collins (booze+lemon+soda) might be a good way to go, because they generally crowd pleasing and they hard to make undrinkable if you are trying to come up with an original recipe. So you could take a flavor that you like, or think would be complimentary, acquire that flavor either via a liqueur or a syrup, add a base spirit (vodka and gin being most likely), ice, top with soda.
An example from my place of business:
1 1/2 oz. Earl Grey Vodka (made in house, but insanely easy to do)
1/2 oz. Drambuie
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 oz. Sour (lemon+simple syrup)
ice, top with ginger beer
I realize you won't be bartending, but you could come with something that is specific to you, your tastes, and your event without having to scour books and the internet trying to find the perfect drink.
All that said, French 75 #2 (Champagne, gin, lemon, sugar) is just about perfect for a spring wedding.
Don't forget the simple syrup in the Collins. Otherwise you're staring at a Rickey.
<bartender h5>
Edit to actually add content: Also think about how neat it would be to have a cocktail specific just to you and your fiancee that you could pull out for anniversaries and such! If this is a route you're interested in I'm sure there's enough booze mastery on these boards to help guide you towards a tasty signature drink for your wedding.
I dont know that you really should have a signature cocktail if either of you don't have a signature cocktail you always drink. Unfortunately for my fiancee and I that would be bourbon sodas and that's just a simple well.
That's not what he meant. It's a signature cocktail for the occasion.
whats the point of a signature cocktail for the event if it isn't reflective of the bride and grooms preference adn taste?
I'm pretty sure the bride and groom drink more than one thing. A lot of people have diverse tastes and don't stick to a single cocktail. They're looking for something to commemorate the occasion. They're looking to be introduced to something new here.
Well, hopefully they choose wisely.