EVENT ELEMENT COCKTAILS COOL SUMMER COCKTAILS Sure to beat the heat this summer, cocktail hour is taking on a new meaning these days. Brides and Grooms everywhere are adding a personal touch to their reception by choosing a signature cocktail. This is a great addition to an open bar or can easily cut the drink tab by offering your guests beer, wine and a signature cocktail. “Creating a cocktail party they can’t miss is as easy as turning on your favorite music, dimming the lights, preparing bite-sized appetizers and to top it all off, stir up a signature cocktail”, says Atlanta’s award-winning event planner Tony Conway of A Legendary Event. Tony Conway’s recommendation that never goes out of style is A Legendary Splash from A Legendary Event.
A LEGENDARY SPLASH • 1 1/2 oz. Ketel One Vodka • 1/2 oz. Chambord • 3 oz. Lemonade Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass. Garnish with fresh berries or a lemon.
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SHOWN ABOVE Photography by Melissa Schollaert Photography (www.melissaschollaert.com); a mix of cool cocktails for an outdoor wedding featured on page 116 in this issue.
“Signature cocktails are an excellent way to define your personal style, and will offer your guests a lasting impression of your special day. This martini is the perfect choice for the bride looking for style and elegance...in a glass!” says Carmaleita Lyght of Lyght House Cocktails.
WEDDING CAKE MARTINI (“It’s awesome; it tastes just like a vanilla cake!”) • 1.5 oz Absolut Vanilla Vodka • 1.5 oz Malibu coconut rum • 1.5 oz pineapple juice • Capful of vanilla extract • Splash of grenadine Combine all ingredients in a shaker, with a half cup of ice. Shake well and strain into a frosted martini glass. Drop a maraschino cherry in the bottom of the glass (optional). Maybe you are looking for a cocktail that features your favorite liquor or matches with the color scheme you have set for the event. Even the most ordinary drink can be fashioned into the popular choice of the evening and inspire your guests to have fun and mingle. -
Nicole Blair
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