If you’re having a Fall wedding, this is a must-read post. Don’t neglect your cocktail hour – add a touch of personalization with a signature drink! Here are a few stand-out selections to sip on if you’d like to test them out at home.
Fig Sidecar (A Beverly Hills Hotel original)
2 ounce(s) fig infused Remy 1738
1 ounce(s) Cointreau
1 ounce(s) fresh lemon juice
Lemon twist, for garnish
For the fig infused Remy 1738 Cognac:
1 black mission figs, destemmed and cut in half
1 bottle(s) (750 mL) Remy Martin 1738 Cognac
Brown sugar syrup
For the spiced brown sugar simple syrup:
2 cup(s) brown sugar
2 cup(s) water
3 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split
Directions
Add ice to a mixing glass and add all ingredients. Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass with a sugared rim. Garnish with a spiral lemon twist.
For the fig infused Remy 1738 Cognac: Fill a 2 Liter mason jar with the figs. Fill the 2 Liter mason jar with 90% Remy 1738 Cognac and the remaining 10% with Homemade Spiced Brown Sugar Simple Syrup. Cover lid and refrigerate for one week to allow flavors to infuse. Strain through a cheesecloth or filter to remove figs, seeds or sediment. Pour contents into clean bottle and label.
For the spiced brown sugar simple syrup: Put brown sugar and water in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add cloves, cinnamon sticks and split vanilla bean. Simmer for an additional five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a cheesecloth or filter to remove cloves, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean. Cover and refrigerate.
Royal Washington Apple (Keep it simple!)
1 ounce(s) Crown Royal Deluxe
1/4 ounce(s) Smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka
Add Crown Royal Deluxe and Smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka. Shake with ice and pour into glass.
Bulleit Bourbon Manhattan (Warm things up!)
1 ounce(s) Bulleit Bourbon
1 ounce(s) sweet vermouth
1 teaspoon(s) maraschino cherry juice
Fill shaker 3/4 full with cracked ice. Add Bulleit Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and maraschino cherry juice. Shake with ice, strain, and garnish with maraschino cherry.
Recipes courtesy of www.delish.com