One blog I visit almost daily is the Hostess with the Mostess Blog, it is packed with great ideas for party planning, recipes and other entertaining tips. I had to pass along these fabulous, pretty pink cocktails that Jen (the Hostess blog writer) posted the other day. I haven't tried either recipe, but they look delish and also lovely. These would be great signature drinks for any bridal shower or birthday party. PINK MARTINIIngredients:2 oz good-quality gin (I would probably use vodka)½ oz guava nectar½ oz fresh orange juiceorange twist (for garnish)Directions:Shake the liquid ingredients ... |
HELP!!! We served this gorgeous cocktail last night at our Bridal tasting and everyone loved it. NOW it needs a NAME. How refreshing does this look? A sweet blush of pink. Ingredients include: Champagne, pear puree and cranberry juice, simple syrup, and a splash of 7up. Serve in a martini glass and garnished with a raspberry. Please leave your suggested names in the comments. We will choose a name on Monday and add it to our Cocktail collection. Cheers to a fabulous weekend! ... |
Classic gold accented chargers, sophisticated pink cocktails, and flirty polka dot patterns combine to make an elegant table setting with a splash of fun. Patterns by Lonny Magazine.... |
Filed under: ReceptionsOne of the best perks in planning any type of theme wedding is selecting the perfect wedding cocktail to complement the entire affair. If you've chosen a pink-and-brown theme, you've really lucked out -- some of the tastiest (and prettiest!) cocktails you will come across come in varying shades of pink. Try the Pink Lemonade Cocktail which mixes together beer, vodka and pink lemonade for a unique and tasty reception drink. Or, how about the Pink Sunrise Cocktail, a signature drink that capitalizes on the fizz and fun of champagne.A few more you may want to whip up and co... |
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you’ll most likely be seeing a lot of PINK over the next few weeks! Whether you’re planning a Pink Party of your own or simply raising a glass to someone special, here are a few cocktail recipes that will have you toasting in the signature color… ***** CHAMBORD PINK-TINI {pictured at top} Ingredients: 1 oz Chambord 1 oz honey vodka 1 oz lime juice 3-4 raspberries Directions: Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass or crushed ice-filled rocks glass. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with raspberries. ***** ... |
If you’re hosting a Pink Party in October (or any time of year), chances are good that you’ll be serving up some pink drinks, so here are a few ideas for adding an extra splash of your signature color to the outside of your drink! Adorning stemware & glasses with fun details like ribbon & rhinestones only takes a few extra minutes, but it really elevates signature drinks to the next level and adds such a fun element to the party. The DIY Details: • Decorate cocktail glasses with festive embellishments like pink marabou boa, pink ribbon, and sparkly, hot pink pipe cleaners. Col... |
Create-Your-Own Wedding Cocktail Idea from Combier 2 parts base spirit of choice1 part L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange.75 part fresh citrus juiceChampagne or sparkling wineDirections: Shake base spirit, L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange, and citrus with ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne or sparkling wine.Garnish: Fresh, seasonal fresh fruit.... |
Besides having an open bar, our signature cocktail was The Aviation Cocktail--an old classic from the 1930s that has recently been revived (it was actually just featured in this month's Gourmet Magazine).... |
So, let’s face it. Not all of us want to search high and low for a Gocco – especially since they are no longer in production. And, well, not everyone has the resources to have a ton of custom cocktail napkins printed. Julianne Smith, better known as The Garter Girl, recently held her launch party a few weeks ago. She wanted custom cocktail napkins, but didn’t want to pay the price. Stephanie at Couture Parties clued her in on a little secret: Rubber Stamp So, how does it work? Design (or use your logo) a custom graphic and have a custom rubber stamp made. Buy cocktail ... |
This looks so good! About 5:00 today I will be in need of one of these. Great low-cal version too, using Crystal Light. Pink Lemonade Margarita Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 min Makes: 5 servings, 1 cup each Ingredients: 1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Pink Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix 1-1/2 cups cold water 1/2 cup cold orange juice 2 Tbsp. tequila 1 Tbsp. lime juice 5 cups crushed ice PLACE drink mix, water, orange juice, tequila and lime juice in blender container; cover. BLEND on high speed until drink mix is dissolved. ADD ice; cover. Blend on high spe... |