Proof is in the Cocktail
Everyone loves the cocktail hour, when the evening and its promises have yet to unfold. Our brides adore their signature drinks, and we relish the chance to shake it up (pun intended) with each new design.
With Spring upon us, we’re thinking fresh + natural colors + simple . . . no unwieldy martini glasses, no overwrought color choices (like blue Curaçao- do you rillly want a blue drink?)
Check out a few options below, and remember you can always tie your drink into your designs with custom napkins, stirrer sticks, and other fun paraphernalia from places like For Your Party.
Strawberry Citrus Vodka Splash
Recipe:
2 strawberries
1 sprig of mint
3/4 ounce light agave nectar, such as Wholesome Sweeteners
1 3/4 ounces citrus vodka
3/4 ounce lemon juice
In a shaker, muddle together mint and strawberries, then add the remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously with ice for 20 seconds. Pour entire contents of shaker into a tall glass. (Include all of the mint and strawberry pulp.)
Serves 1.
Lillet Blanc
Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine that has flavors of citrus and honey, and when combined with champagne, it really steps up the flavor.
2 ounces Lillet Blanc
3 ice cubes
2 ounces chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
twist of orange peel for garnish
Serves 1.
In a chilled Champagne glass combine Lillet with ice, add the chilled Champagne, and garnish the drink with a twist of orange peel. Simple, non?
Cherry Margarita
1/2 cup cherries pitted and mashed or 2 oz Fresh cherry purée
1 oz Simple syrup
1 oz Fresh lime juice
3/4 oz cointreau
1 1/2 oz Tequila
Lime wedge for garnish
1. Combine the zest of one lime with several teaspoons of rock salt.
2. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Dip into the zest salt mixture.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. In a cocktail shaker mash the cherries with the simple syrup and lime juice. Add the other ingredients and shake to combine. If using the puree shake to combine.
5. Pour into prepared glass and and garnish with a lime wedge.
Serves 1.
Caipirissima
1 1/2 oz light rum
half lime, cut into chunks
1 tbsp sugar
Garnish: lime wedge
Muddle lime in a rocks glass with sugar. Fill the glass with ice. Pour rum and stir. Garnish with lime wedge. (Caipirissima is a rum version of a Caipirinha, fyi.) Super simple, super refreshing.
Will you have us over to taste test? Thanks much.
10 Things That Make Me Happy
It’s so cathartic to purge the mind of all the little trinkets and treats brimming within it. See below what’s on our slate lately:
Darling camera strap from Cotton Candy by Natalie. Got one for my birthday- get yerself one too.
Dot baking cups from Bake It Pretty:
Macarons the French way, from Sucre:
Vintage oilcloth linen for your Spring fêtes:
Hair ditties from Velvet Owl:
Photo albums from Jenni Bick:
Handmade “elephant ear” sweetgrass baskets, sold along the highway here in Charleston:
Delightful lamp from Wisteria:
Ridiculous mirror from Brocade Home; we’re using one in a clever way for a June bride!
The peppermint peach tree blooming in my front yard- OR- the fabulous ancient ones blooming in Washington Square downtown, in front of which our early April bride will be photographed. Nothing says Spring like these babies:
Birthday Bonanza
It’s not only my birthday, but my wee son’s first too! It’s just going to be the best day ever.
Spring is finally here, and I’m wearing this Rachel Roy number to a wedding tonight:
(I’m gonna stand like that so I look skinny.)
That won’t stop me from having a total food throwdown today, however…involving:
Cru Café mac ‘n’ cheese . . . don’t skimp on the butter, Chef Zuck.
Followed by:
a double doozie from Great American Cookie Company. Yes, it has to come from there. No, you can’t make it yourself, lest you remove the much-desired baked-in-bulk/slightly rubber-ish quality.
Polished off with:
A glass (or three) of Laurent Perrier Rosé.
Hooray!
