#SignatureSaturdays :: Apple Whiskey Slush

I'm so excited for fall and all the tasty things it brings! I always love apple cider in the fall, so this cocktail seemed perfect to post for #SignatureSaturdays! Check out Crown Royal's Instagram for so many more wonderful cocktail ideas!

Apple Whiskey Slush

3 cups Crown Royal Regal Apple
1/2 gallon Apple Cider

Combine whiskey and cider in a freezer safe container.
Freeze overnight.
Garnish with apple slices.

#SignatureSaturdays :: Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade

I've taken some relaxing vacations and had some summer fun this month! It was much needed! I'm in the cool down and beat the heat mindset since I'm spending all this time outdoors, so this weekend's refreshing lemonade cocktail comes to us from Crown Royal! 

Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade

2 oz. Crown Royal
2 oz. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz Blackberry Simple Syrup
2 oz. Tonic Water or Sparkling Water
Garnish with mint, lemon, and fresh blackberries

3 Reasons To Have A Signature Drink At Your Event

Every Saturday we post a signature cocktail idea for use at weddings, parties or other events. The signature drink is a wonderful addition to any gathering for so many reasons! I find myself suggesting a signature drink to brides and clients quite often, and here are the top three reasons that I always make the suggestion!

Photo by David Loi Studios

Incorporate Your Theme
Signature drinks can be any color, have any name, have any garnish, be served in any glass, and there are so many ways to tie that in with your theme and color palette choices. Really go all out for your signature drink and wow your guests! Use colored glassware, create a bar sign to match, come up with a catchy name that's fitting for the event, incorporate an themed ice sculpture for pouring....small details like these are definitely noticed by your guests!

Photo by Blue Martini Photography

Quicker Lines
If you choose to serve a signature cocktail only (or beer + wine + signature drink) then your bartenders can knock out the mixing and serving quicker and guests will get through the lines much faster. Depending on the cocktail you choose, it's possible that it can even be pre-mixed before the event so your bartender just has to pour and serve. This is a huge plus for events with large crowds to eliminate long wait times for beverages,

Photo by Woodard Photographic

Save Money
If you have a tight budget, serving a signature drink only (or beer + wine + signature drink) can cut the bar tab drastically. With a full bar, you're generally charged for any open bottles (even if only 1 drink was poured). You won't have the excess unused bottles this way!

#SignatureSaturdays :: TX Mango Tango

This fabulous cocktail is from F&R Distilling right here in Fort Worth, Texas. I follow them on Instagram for the scoop on their coming events and cocktail ideas! This one looks absolutely tasty! Try it at your next gathering and check our F&R Distilling's page for more fun and spirits!

TX Mango Tango

Ingredients:
Jalapeno Slices
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Mango Nectar
1 1/2 oz. TX Whiskey
1/2 oz. Cointreau

Shake over ice and serve! Thanks for the great cocktail share, F&R Distilling!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Malibu Bay Breeze

Here's an easy, colorful and tasty beverage from Malibu Rum for this weekend's Signature Saturday cocktail! Visit their page for more cocktail ideas!

Malibu Bay Breeze

Equal parts:

Malibu Rum

Pineapple Juice

Cranberry Juice

#SignatureSaturdays :: Sweet Peach

This has become one of my favorite places to find fabulous cocktails! Check out Amy the @moodymixologist on Instagram and see what she's mixing up! Here's one from her that's as sweet to look at as it is to sip!

Sweet Peach

1.5 oz tequila blanco
1 oz lemon juice
.5 oz rose liqueur
.25 oz peach liqueur
1 dash cardamom bitters
2 slices ripe peach
Sparkling water

Muddle peach in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake until chilled. Fine strain into collins glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon wheel and rose.

Cocktail from @moodymixologist - be sure to visit her page for more amazing cocktails!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Pom Rock

I know this is a day late, but this is one of my favorite things every week so better late than never! I love finding and sharing these gorgeous and delicious cocktails! I've followed @whats.marisa.drinking on Instagram for some time now, and I absolutely love her creations! Flowers as garnishes will get me every time! Check out her page to see some of the amazing beverages she mixes up!

Pom Rock

30ml @alaskanrockvodka
30ml Homemade Pomegranate Liqueur
30ml Lemon Juice
15ml Homemade Rosemary Syrup
Lavender Bitters
Garnish with a Flower, Fresh Rosemary and Pomegranate Arils.
Sip away with a gorgeous glass reusable straw from @surfsidesips.


Visit @whats.marisa.drinking for more fabulous cocktails!

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#SignatureSaturdays :: Calamity Jane

Fruity and flowery cocktails have always been my fave, and spring is the perfect time of year for these tasty beverages! I love how everyone is creating and sharing so many versions of my faves right now! On a side note.....remember that glasses and garnishes really take your cocktail presentation to the next level! If you're creating a signature drink for your party or event, use special glasses and garnishes to make your cocktails wow the crowd! Here's another fab cocktail from @moodymixologist!

Calamity Jane

1.5 oz Calamity Gin
.5 pink grapefruit juice
.25 oz lemon juice
.25 oz hibiscus syrup
Ginger ale
Rose water

Add first four ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a double rocks glass filled with ice and top with ginger ale. Garnish with a pink grapefruit wheel and a mist of rosewater.

Cocktail from @moodymixologist.

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#SignatureSaturdays :: Coconut Frosé

Check out this sweet spring frozen beverage recipe from Malibu Rum! Bring on the spring, baby!

Coconut Frosé

45 ml Malibu Original
90 ml sparkling rosé wine
15 ml lemon juice
15 mil simple syrup
2 peach wedges
1 scoop crushed ice

Blend, pour and serve!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Italian Lover

I have a new fave place to visit on Instagram when I'm looking for cocktail inspiration - - @moodymixologist! Visit her Insta and her blog to see the beautiful beverages she mixes. Not only do they sound dreamy delicious, but they're oh so pretty too! I think it's a form of art!

"Italian Lover"

Ingredients:

• 1 oz freshly squeezed and strained pink grapefruit juice
• .5 oz Gran Gala Orange Liqueur
• .25 oz apricot brandy
• Brut Prosecco

Instructions:

Add first three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Fine strain into a champagne flute and top with chilled Prosecco. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

#SignatureSaturdays :: Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour

I absolutely love stumbling across bartenders and mixologists on Instagram who share gorgeous cocktails and instructions how to make them. These are the perfect ideas for signature drinks for any wedding or special event where you want something different and special! I regularly follow some of these talented folks, and today I stumbled upon @thebitterfairy!

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour

A few ripe strawberries and rhubarb slices muddled with 1-2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz Aperol
1/2 oz Bergamot liqueur
1/2 oz lemon juice
If desired, a little soda to lengthen


Visit @thebitterfairy on Instagram for more amazing cocktails to make and enjoy!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Raspberry Twist & Green Apple Lemonade

Spring is upon us, so I'm feeling the fruity and flowery flavors! Smirnoff shares fab cocktail recipes on their social media, and that's where I found these two spring worthy fruity cocktails! Check out their Instagram at @smirnoffus for more amazing cocktail ideas! (must be 21 or over)

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Green Apple Lemonade
1.5 oz Smirnoff Green Apple
4 oz lemonade
Garnish with apple slices
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Raspberry Twist
1.5 oz Smirnoff Raspberry
0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
2 dashes of bitters
1 oz lemon-lime soda
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#SignatureSaturday :: Bergamot Spritz

Spring vibes in this cocktail! I need it with the cold weather we've had lately! Hopefully we're moving on to warmer days! Check out this fab spring cocktail along with so many others on @moodymixologist!

Bergamot Spritz

Ingredients

1 oz Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto
2 dashes Scrappy's Bitters Bergamot bitters
Prosecco
Club soda

Directions

Fill a glass with ice and add Italicus and bitters. Top with approximately 4 oz prosecco and an ounce or two of club soda. Stir gently and garnish with an edible flower, if desired.

#SignatureSaturdays :: Blood Orange Margarita

I stumbled upon a new source for fabulous party cocktails! Visit @moodymixologist on Instagram for more recipes to create beautiful and tasty beverages!

Blood Orange Margarita

2 oz tequila blanco

1 oz triple sec

1 oz lime juice

.5 oz blood orange juice

.25 oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a double rocks glass filled with ice.

Rimmed with @wildhibiscusco Pyramid Salt and garnished with a slice of blood orange.

Served with a @haystraws.

#SignatureSaturdays :: The Frenchy

Here's a delicious cocktail when you're in the mood for anything pink!

• 1+1/2 oz Pear Vodka
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Cranberry Juice

Visit the full post and instructions for this tasty beverage at Food Pins Now!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Valentine Moscato Float

Here's a yummy sweet cocktail treat to celebrate Valentine's Day! Ice cream floats are seriously my favorite...but adding Moscato to the mix? Epic! Such a great cocktail post from The Taylor House! Visit their site to get the full instructions and other great posts!

• 1 Bottle Moscato Wine
• Strawberry Pop
• Vanilla Ice Cream

#SignatureSaturdays :: Raspberry Sorbet Bellinis

This cocktail looks so delicious and so easy! Three ingredients is all you need to make this sparkling sweet dessert beverage for any special occasion!

• Pink Moscato
• Raspberry Sorbet
• Fresh Raspberries

Visit Recipe Runner for the full post and more fabulous cocktails and treats! 

#SignatureSaturdays :: Fuzzy Spiked Pear Punch

Ingredients

• 4 cups pear juice
• 1 bottle prosecco or champagne
• ¾ cup vanilla vodka
• ½ cup simple syrup
• Fresh pears for garnish

Directions

1. Pour pear juice, vodka and simple syrup into a pitcher and stir to combine.
2. Pop a bottle of bubbly and slowly pour the full bottle into the juice mixture in your pitcher.
3. Stir again, gently.
4. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup, or skip it entirely!
5. Fill glasses to the top with ice and serve up your pear punch!
6. Garnish with slices of pear. Tip: I ran my pears through my mandolin to get those

Visit The Sweetest Occasion to see more amazing posts and cocktail recipes!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Coconut Mango Mojito

Coconut Mango Mojitos

Yield: makes 1 mojito

Ingredients:

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 2 1/2 ounces of mint simple syrup
• 1 ounce of coconut rum
• 1 1/2 ounces of club soda
• 1-2 ounces of mango puree
• the juice of one lime

See the full recipe and instructions at howsweeteats.com!

#SignatureSaturdays :: Champagne Punch

Ingredients

• 1 cup Triple Sec
• 1 cup blackberry brandy
• 1/2 cup Chambord
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 4 cups ginger ale
• 2 750ml bottles Pink Champagne
• Raspberries for garnish

Instructions

• Combine the Triple Sec, blackberry brandy, Chambord, and pineapple juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Cover and store in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, add the Triple Sec mixture, ginger ale, and the champagne together in a large punch bowl. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

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See more cocktail recipes and other fun posts at Sugar and Soul!