{"id":136785,"date":"2015-03-20T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=136785"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:35:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T15:35:16","slug":"pretty-fun-wedding-cocktail-recipe-ideas-from-the-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/pretty-fun-wedding-cocktail-recipe-ideas-from-the-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretty & Fun Wedding Cocktail Recipe Ideas from The Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of the weekend and letting your hair down? Well let me take you one step further this lovely Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the pretty when planning a wedding. But the fact of the matter is you and your guests will be hoping for great food and drink to enjoy too. Besides the usual wine and champers, why not think about something a little different.<\/p>\n

The cocktail.<\/p>\n

It’s such a fun way to inject personality and style into your party. There are endless different recipe ideas and you can even come up with your own.<\/p>\n

The Bar is here to assist today with some scrummy recipe and cocktail ideas and recipes…<\/p>\n

Strawberry Daiquiri<\/h1>\n

Pretty, summery and so very refreshing. How lovely would this be for a quintessential Summer country wedding?<\/p>\n

\"Strawberry<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS |<\/p>\n

50ml. <\/span>Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold<\/p>\n

25ml. <\/span>Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n

25ml. <\/span>Sugar Syrup<\/p>\n

3piece(s) <\/span>Fresh Chopped Strawberries<\/p>\n

1piece(s) <\/span>Strawberry for Garnish<\/p>\n

\u27a4 1.8 units of alcohol per serve<\/p>\n

HOW TO |<\/p>\n

Fill your shaker 3\/4 full with cubed ice.<\/p>\n

Pour in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, sugar syrup, fresh lime juice and 3 chopped strawberries.<\/p>\n

Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until cold.<\/p>\n

Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a strawberry.<\/p>\n

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Mojito<\/h1>\n

Classic cool and delicious. I can just see quirky grooms man propping up the bar with this tipple.<\/p>\n

\"Mojito<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS |<\/p>\n

50ml. <\/span>Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold<\/p>\n

1piece(s) <\/span>Mint Sprig<\/p>\n

7piece(s) <\/span>Mint Leaves<\/p>\n

2wedge(s) <\/span>Lime<\/p>\n

25ml. <\/span>Sugar Syrup<\/p>\n

1top(s) <\/span>Soda Water<\/p>\n

\u27a4 1.8 units of alcohol per serve<\/p>\n

HOW TO |<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Clap the mint in you palms to releases the aromas and place at the bottom of the tall glass.<\/p>\n

Chop your half lime into pieces and place on top of the mint.<\/p>\n

Add your sugar syrup on top of the mint and lime.<\/p>\n

Muddle gently to release the lime juices.<\/p>\n

Fill your glass 3\/4 full with crushed ice (important to use crushed Ice to ensure maximum flavour).<\/p>\n

Pour in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold and soda water.<\/p>\n

Stir everything together well and top with further crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.<\/p>\n

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The Secret Garden<\/h1>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

Fun, original and scrumptious. This cocktail is definitely on my must try list.<\/p>\n

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INGREDIENTS |<\/p>\n

50ml. <\/span>Smirnoff No. 21\u00ae Vodka<\/p>\n

120ml. <\/span>Ginger Ale<\/p>\n

25ml. <\/span>Blackberry Cordial<\/p>\n

8piece(s) <\/span>Blueberries, Blackberries and Raspberries<\/p>\n

1wedge(s) <\/span>Lime<\/p>\n

1piece(s) <\/span>Mint Sprig<\/p>\n

\u27a4 1.9 units of alcohol per serve <\/i><\/p>\n

HOW TO |<\/p>\n

Press down on 8 blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in a highball glass or jam jar using a muddler to extract juices and flavour.<\/p>\n

Fill the glass or jar with ice.<\/p>\n

Pour 50ml Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka into the glass.<\/p>\n

Stir the mixture with a bar spoon until well combined.<\/p>\n

Add 120ml ginger ale, or enough to fill the glass, and drizzle 25ml blackberry cordial over the top of the drink.<\/p>\n

With a sharp knife and cutting board, slice a wedge of lime and place in the drink. Add a small sprig of mint at an angle against the rim of the glass to garnish.<\/p>\n

Are you planning your wedding drinks? What are you going for?<\/p>\n

Do you love a cocktail?<\/p>\n

Thanks so much to The Bar for sharing these fantastic ideas with us today. If you pop over to their site you will see a whole host of recipes ready and waiting to be tested out xo Lou<\/p>\n

*This is a sponsored post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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