*MIXOLOGY MONDAY* Winter themed Signature Cocktails Series

Posted on January 30, 2012 by
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Welcome to Mixology Mondays giving you  winter signature cocktail ideas for your whimsical winter wedding!

Every Monday you will get 5 new winter drink recipes.  Although there will be a few special articles along the way to keep with the spirit of certain holidays! So without further a due here are your 5 cocktail recipes!

1.  FROSTBITE - Courtesy of cocktails.about.com

This cocktail has a creamy blue consistency! :)

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz white creme de cocao
  • 1/2 oz blue curacao
  • 1/2 oz cream
  • maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

2. FROSTINI – Courtesy of cocktails.about.com

This cocktail has a smooth and creamy consistency :)

Ingredients:

  • 1 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur
  • 1 part Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/4 part Peppermint Schnapps
  • fresh mint sprig for garnish

Preparation:

  • Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Shake well
  • Strain into a frozen cocktail glass
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint

3.  GINGERBREAD MANTINI - Courtesy of cocktail.about.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz gingerbread liqueur
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • lime wedge for garnish

Preparation:

  • Rub the lime wedge on the rim of a frozen cocktail glass and leave the lime there for garnish
  • Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice
  • Shake well
  • Strain into the glass

4.  GINGERSNAP MARTINI – Courtesy of cocktails.about.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 part vodka
  • 1/2 part amaretto
  • 1/2 part simple syrup
  • 1/2 part molasses
  • 2 1/4 part thick slices of fresh ginger
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of clove
  • pinch of allspice
  • crystalized ginger for garnish

Preparation:

  • In the bottom of a cocktail shaker place the ginger, molasses, simple syrup and spices muddle well
  • Add ice and the rest of the ingredients
  • Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat
  • Strain into prepared cocktail glass
  • Garnish with ginger

5.  ICEBERG - Courtesy of cocktails.about.com

Ingredients:

  • 2oz of vodka
  • 1tsp peppermint schnapps

Preparation:

  • Pour ingredients  into a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Shake well
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glasses

I hope you enjoy these cocktails but remember drink responsibly have a DD!

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Mixology Monday Christmas Series! :)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by
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After a much-needed break and a very busy season! Last week we came back with an awesome series for you!  This holiday season we will not only be giving you drink recipes but also some mixology food recipes to go along with them! :)   Here goes nothing!  Another awesome list of recipes to keep your holiday season cheery!  For full instructions and to open a whole new world of recipes for you click on the links for each recipe! :)

Here are they drinks first! Bottoms up! :)

1. GIN COCKTAIL - Christmas Martini
Best served in a Martini Glass.  Ingredients include Gin, Dry Vermouth and Peppermint Schnapps.
Pour the gin, dry vermouth and peppermint schnapps into a cocktail shaker half-filled with cracked ice. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail or Martini Glass. Garnish with a candy cane, and serve.

2. RUM COCKTAIL – Coco Berry

Served well in a chilled Cocktail Glass.  Ingredients include fresh raspberries, raspberry liqueur, white rum and white creme de cacao.

Muddle the raspberries and chambord in a mixing glass. Add ice, rum, and creme de cacao. Stir to chill, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.

3.  VODKA COCKTAIL - Arctic Red

Served in a Cocktail Glass.  Ingredients include Cranberry juice, Club Soda, Lemon Slices, Lime Slices and Sugar.

Place sugar at bottom of a cocktail glass, and grind the lime slices down. Add cranberry vodka and carbonated water, and mix thoroughly with a spoon. Add a couple ice cubes and garnish with a slice of lemon.

4. TEQUILA COCKTAIL – Cranberry Kiss

This is a fruity, very delicious drink in which all ingredients blend perfectly.  Very appropriate for seasonal parties! Best served in a Martini Glass.  Ingredients include Tequila, Triple Sec, and Cranberry juice.

Make by the glass for a few guests or in a shaker or pitcher for a large party. Serve in a Martini Glass, garnish with a half slice of fresh lime.

5. WHISKEY/BOURBON COCKTAILS – Daily Mail

Because most of us are getting daily mail I thought this drink was quite fitting! :)   Ingredients include Scotch Whiskey, Powdered Sugar, Lemon Juice, Curacao Orange Liqueur, and Amaretto Almond Liqueur.

Stir all ingredients together in a lowball or old-fashioned glass, and serve.

6.  BEER/WINE COCKTAILS - Crimson Martini
Crimson is a great colour to represent our Christmas Season!  What better way to celebrate than a Crimson Martini.  Ingredients include Ruby Port, Lime Juice and Grenadine Syrup.

Shake ingredients together with cracked ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime twist, and serve.

7. DESSERT COCKTAIL – Cinnamon Caramel Apple

Ingredients include Cinnamon Schnapps, Apple Cider and Caramel Liqueur.

Pour the shot of Goldschlager in a cocktail glass, fill with 1/2 glass of the chilled apple cider, and add 1 shot of caramel liqueur. Stir to mix.

NOW ONTO DESSERT!!!

1. RUM - Rum Raisin Brownies

Ingredients include… raisins, rum, whipping cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, eggs, chopped toasted pecans.

2. AMARETTO – Amaretto Cake

Ingredients include yellow cake mix, eggs, instant vanilla pudding mix, amaretto liqueur, water, vegetable oil, almond extract, and confectioners’ sugar.

3. CHAMPAGNE – White Peach, Cassis and Champagne Float

A yummy dessert idea!  Ingredients include…white peaches, halved, pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges, peach ice cream, crème de cassis (black-currant liqueur) plus additional for drizzling, chilled brut Champagne or sparkling wine.

4.  WINE – Rose Granita

Ingredients include…Sugar, Rose Wine and Lemon Juice.

5.  GRAND MARNIER – Grand Marnier Truffles

Saved the best for last!  I don’t know about you but anything with chocolate in it is a winner at my house! :)  Ingredients include…heavy cream, fresh orange zest, semisweet chocolate, chopped into very small pieces, Grand Marnier and premium cocoa

Whipped Cream Topping: heavy cream, well chilled, confectioners’ sugar, pure vanilla extract, Unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling.

This concludes our second installment of the new holiday series!!!  We want to hear from you!  What do you think of the new format?  Is it more helpful?  Don’t forget to come back next week for the next installment of our awesome Christmas series!!!

If anyone has any other drink ideas or suggestions!  Please feel free to join  our Facebook Fan Page and post your ideas there! :) Remember drink responsibly.  Always have a designated driver!

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Mixology Monday is back!!! :)

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

After a much-needed break and a very busy season!  I am back with an awesome series for you!  This holiday season I will not only be giving you drink recipes but also some mixology food recipes to go along with them! :)   Here goes nothing!  An awesome list of recipes to start off your holiday season!  For full instructions and to open a whole new world of recipes for you click on the links for each recipe! :)

Here are they drinks first! Bottoms up! :)

1. GIN COCKTAIL - Basil Gimlet
Best served in a highball glass.  Ingredients include fresh basil leaves, Plymouth Gin, agave nectar and fresh lime juice.
In a pint glass, muddle fresh basil, agave nectar, and lime juice. Add ice and gin. Shake vigorously and strain into stemmed glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaf.

2. RUM COCKTAIL – Hot Buttered Rum

Looks great served in an Irish Coffee Glass!  Ingredients include Batter and Rum. Batter is made up of the following… light brown sugar, unsalted butter (softened), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and vanilla extract.

3.  VODKA COCKTAIL - Gingerbread Apple Cocktail

Would be great served in either a Martini Glass or a Stemless Wine Goblet!  Ingredients include… Domaine de Canton, vanilla vodka, apple cider, A few drops of lemon juice, Orange zest and Agave syrup

Created by Pichet Ong

4. TEQUILA COCKTAIL – Lilypad

Served in a Pint Glass!  Ingredients include… Tequila, Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rouge, apple juice, agave nectar and fresh lime juice.

5. WHISKEY/BOURBON COCKTAILS – Bourbon Crusta

Served well in a highball glass! Ingredients include… 12-year bourbon, Old Senor Curaçao, Luxardo Maraschino, Juice of 1 lemon wedge, Dash Angostura bitters and Ice.

6.  BEER/WINE COCKTAILS - Holiday Glogg
Best served in an Irish Coffee Glass!  Ingredients include… vodka, dry red wine, mulling spices, fresh orange zest, sugar, blanched almonds and raisins.

7. DESSERT COCKTAIL – Baileys Spiced Coffee

Best Served in a Martini Glass!  Ingredients include… Baileys with a Hint of Coffee and pear-flavored liqueur

NOW ONTO DESSERT!!!

1. RUM - BANANAS FOSTER BARS RECIPE

Ingredients include… (1 stick) butter, softened, dark brown sugar, packed, 1 egg, dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, bananas, diced, pecans or walnuts, chopped.  Frosting: unsalted butter at room temperature, cream cheese, softened, light brown sugar, packed, rum or pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, confectioners’ sugar, sifted and Pecan halves for garnish.

2. AMARETTO – ALMOND AMARETTO MINI-LOAVES

Perfect even as a hostess gift!  Ingredients include… flour, baking powder, salt, amaretto liqueur, plus additional for brushing, milk, unsalted butter, at room temperature, almond paste, at room temperature, sugar, plus additional for sprinkling, eggs and sliced blanched almonds.

3. CHAMPAGNE – Peach & Champagne Sorbet

A yummy dessert idea!  Ingredients include… peaches, sugar, grated lemon zest, champagne and fresh lemon juice!

4.  WINE – APRICOT BREAD PUDDING

Ingredients include…dried apricots, sliced, or 8 fresh apricots, cut in small wedges, sugar.  Pudding: egg yolks, sugar, plus additional for sprinkling, half-and-half or whole milk, cream, Grated zest of 1 orange, salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, nutmeg, kirsch (cherry brandy), almond paste, cut in pea-size pieces, optional and about 1 pound brioche, pain-de-mie or good day-old homemade white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)

5.  GRAND MARNIER – CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE

Saved the best for last!  I don’t know about you but anything with chocolate in it is a winner at my house! :)   Ingredients include… bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened, 6 large eggs: 2 whole, 4 separated, sugar, cognac or Grand Marnier (optional), Grated zest of 1 orange (optional)

Whipped Cream Topping: heavy cream, well chilled, confectioners’ sugar, pure vanilla extract, Unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling.

This concludes this installment of our new holiday series!!!  We want to hear from you!  What do you think of the new format?  Is it more helpful?  Don’t forget to come back next week for the next installment of our awesome Christmas series!!!

If anyone has any other drink ideas or suggestions!  Please feel free to join  our Facebook Fan Page and post your ideas there! :) Remember drink responsibly.  Always have a designated driver!

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*Mixology Monday! Summer Series Continued!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by
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How are ya lovin’ the heat we’ve been having? I’m sure glad that I got out of it for a week!!!  I am writing this weeks blog while on vacation in Lewin’s Cove, Newfoundland.  I hate to brag but 25 C and sunny with no humidity is absolutely fabulous!!! :)   Sorry for the late installment but what can I say besides I’m on vacation! LOL Well let’s get down to business!!  If this is your first time reading the blog or you have been following along you are all in for a real treat! You have just found a new place to find the Signature Drink for your special day or any occasion for that matter!!!  We will have a new list every Monday!!!  If you have certain requests you can email them to info@mysweetwedding.com and I will try very hard to fit all requests  into the schedule!!  Perhaps you don’t really have a certain idea in mind?  Check back every Monday as there will be new ideas posted then!! :)   If you would like any of the recipes for these awesome cocktails just click on the names.

If you missed the last few weeks installments I have changed the format up a little!  I will introduce to you 7 drink recipes every week each having a different main ingredient so to appeal to everyone!  You will find a recipe with each main ingredients in our list each week for the Summer Series! Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey/Bourbon, Beer/Wine and a Dessert Drink!

1. GIN COCKTAIL SALTY DOG II  This cocktail would be great served in a highball glass.  Ingredients include Gin, Grapefruit Juice and Salt hence the name!

2. RUM COCKTAIL  SHAGGY’S HANA BAY FROOTIE JOY  You could serve this drink in a Collins Glass!  Ingredients include Rum, Coconut-Pineapple Juice and Ice Cubes.

3.  VODKA COCKTAIL  SUMMER BEER II  This drink would best served and shared in a Pitcher. Ingredients include Frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate, Water, Vodka and a Bottle of Beer.

4. TEQUILA COCKTAIL  TEQUILA SUNRISE This cocktail is best served in a 12 ounce glass! Ingredients include Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Ice Cubes, Grenadine Syrup, an Orange Slice and Maraschino Cherry for garnish.

5. WHISKEY/BOURBON COCKTAILS CLOUD NINE MARTINI Ingredients include Whiskey, Amaretto Liqueur, Pineapple, Grenadine syrup, Lemon-Lime Flavoured Soda and a Maraschino Cherry for garnish.

6.  BEER/WINE COCKTAILS LEMONADE PUNCH This cocktail is best served in a Pitcher!  Ingredients include Pink Lemonade Concentrate, Maraschino Cherries, Lemon-Lime Flavoured Soda, Red Wine, Orange Sliced and a Lemon Sliced.

7. DESSERT COCKTAIL VANILLA WINTER WHITE RUSSIAN This cocktail is best served in a highball glass!  Ingredients include Vanilla Flavoured Vodka, Coffee Flavoured Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur, Vanilla Ice Cream and Milk.

This concludes this installment of our Summer series!!!  We want to hear from you!  What do you think of the new format?  Is it more helpful?  Don’t forget to come back next week for the next installment of our awesome Summer series!!!

If anyone has any other drink ideas!  Please feel free to join  our Facebook Fan Page and post your ideas there! :) Remember drink responsibly.  Always have a designated driver!

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*Mixology Monday* Summer Series!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by
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How are ya lovin’ this heat?  And they say it is only going to get worse!  If this is your first time reading the blog or you have been following along you are all in for a real treat! You have just found a new place to find the Signature Drink for your special day or any occasion for that matter!!!  We will have a new list every Monday!!!  If you have certain requests you can email them to info@mysweetwedding.com and I will try very hard to fit all requests  into the schedule!!  Perhaps you don’t really have a certain idea in mind?  Check back every Monday as there will be new ideas posted then!! :)   If you would like any of the recipes for these awesome cocktails just click on the names.

If you missed the last few weeks installments I have changed the format up a little!  I will introduce to you 7 drink recipes every week each having a different main ingredient so to appeal to everyone!  You will find a recipe with each main ingredients in our list each week for the Summer Series! Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey/Bourbon, Beer/Wine and a Dessert Drink!

1. GIN COCKTAIL DAN FAY MARTINI  This cocktail would be great served in a martini glass.  Ingredients include Vodka, Gin, Ice Cubes, Lemon Peel and Pimento stuffed Olives for garnish.

2. RUM COCKTAIL  THE REAL MOJITO  You could serve this drink in a Collins Glass!  Ingredients include Fresh Mint Leaves, Lime Wedges, White Sugar, Ice Cubes, Rum and Club Soda.

3.  VODKA COCKTAIL  BIKINI MARTINI  This drink would best served in Martini Glasses. Ingredients include Coconut Rum, Vodka, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine Syrup.

4. TEQUILA COCKTAIL  YUMMY MARGARITAS This cocktail is best served in a Margarita glass! Ingredients include Frozen Limeade Concentrate, Beer, Tequila, Ice and Sliced Limes.

5. WHISKEY/BOURBON COCKTAILS  LYNCHBURG LEMONADE Ingredients include Ice Cubes, Whiskey, Sweet and Sour Mix, Triple Sec, and Lemon-Lime Soda.

6.  BEER/WINE COCKTAILS CHAMPAGNE PEACH PUNCH This cocktail is best served in Champagne Glasses!  Ingredients include Peach Nectar, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice, Peach Brandy, Grenadine Syrup, Carbonated Water and Champagne.

7. DESSERT COCKTAIL FROZEN MUDSLIDE This cocktail is best served in a pitcher!  Ingredients include Crushed Ice, Vodka, Coffee flavored Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur, Chocolate Syrup, and Whipped Cream.

This concludes this installment of our Summer series!!!  We want to hear from you!  What do you think of the new format?  Is it more helpful?  Don’t forget to come back next week for the next installment of our awesome Summer series!!!

If anyone has any other drink ideas!  Please feel free to join our Facebook Fan Page and post your ideas there! :) Remember drink responsibly.  Always have a designated driver!

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*Mixology Monday* Summer Series!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by
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Sorry for the late installment things have been a bit hairy around here!  If this is your first time reading the blog or you have been following along you are all in for a real treat! You have just found a new place to find the Signature Drink for your special day or any occasion for that matter!!!  We will have a new list every Monday!!!  If you have certain requests you can email them to info@mysweetwedding.com and I will try very hard to fit all requests  into the schedule!!  Perhaps you don’t really have a certain idea in mind?  Check back every Monday as there will be new ideas posted then!! :)   If you would like any of the recipes for these awesome cocktails just click on the names.

If you missed the last few weeks installments I have changed the format up a little!  I will introduce to you 7 drink recipes every week each having a different main ingredient so to appeal to everyone!  You will find a recipe with each main ingredients in our list each week for the Summer Series! Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey/Bourbon, Beer/Wine and a Dessert Drink!

1. GIN COCKTAIL  NEGRONI COCKTAIL II  This cocktail would be great served in a cocktail glass.  Ingredients include Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Lemon Zest.

2. RUM COCKTAIL  NEW ORLEANS HURRICANE  You could serve this drink in Hurricane Glasses!  Ingredients include Ice, Light Rum, Passion Fruit Flavored Syrup, Lemon-Lime Flavored Carbonated Beverage, Lime Juice and 151 proof rum.

3.  VODKA COCKTAIL  AWESOME APPLE MARTINIS  This drink would best served in Martini Glasses. Ingredients include Apple Schnapps, Vodka, Apple Juice and a Granny Smith Apple for garnish.

4. TEQUILA COCKTAIL  BEER MARGARITAS This cocktail is best served in a Margarita glass! Ingredients include Frozen Limeade, Tequila, Water, Beer Ice and a Lime cut into wedges.

5. WHISKEY/BOURBON COCKTAILS  RED SNAPPER Ingredients include Deluxe Canadian Whiskey, Amaretto Liqueur and Cranberry Juice.

6.  BEER/WINE COCKTAILS LAVA LAMPS This cocktail is best served in Champagne Glasses!  Ingredients includes Package of Blue or Red coloured instant gelatin mix, boiling water, Vodka and Bottle of Champagne.

7. DESSERT COCKTAIL CREAMY ICE COFFEE This cocktail is best served in a pitcher!  Ingredients include brewed coffee, milk, half-and-half cream, white sugar, vanilla extract and creme de cacao.

This concludes this installment of our Summer series!!!  We want to hear from you!  What do you think of the new format?  Is it more helpful?  Don’t forget to come back next week for the next installment of our awesome Summer series!!!

If anyone has any other drink ideas!  Please feel free to join our Facebook Fan Page and post your ideas there! :) Remember drink responsibly.  Always have a designated driver!

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Feature Friday!! Special Kismet Candles Series!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Today we are featuring Kismet’s Rechargeable Line!!! Let me tell you they are awesome!!!  As a planner I think this is something we will be stocking very soon!  They will certainly pay for themselves in a couple of uses if rented to my brides and other event clients!  Even florists and decor specialists would benefit from stocking this awesome product!!!

These products come in a few varieties such as 2″ and 3″ Votives as well s Tealights!

For more information about this awesome products check out our Talk Tuesday Blog where Cindy, owner of Kismet Candles outlines what they are all about!  To order yours call her today! :)

 

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