The Happiest Hour {Blue Ginny}

It's taken over a year, and many a recipes, but finally I have come up with the Events Uncorked signature cocktail. I'm not quite sure why I didn't come up with it sooner, but maybe I was just putting a bit too much thought into it. It's a refreshing combination of mint, blueberries, St. Germain, gin, and soda water that makes for one delicious sipper. So, without further ado, here's the recipe for the Events Uncorked Blue Ginny...

:: Ingredients :: (Makes 6 Cocktails)

3 Cups Fresh Blueberries

30 Mint Leaves, plus more for garnish

6 oz. St. Germain 

6 oz. Bombay Gin

3 Cups Soda Water

Ice

:: Directions ::

1. In a pitcher combine fresh blueberries and mint leaves and muddle.

2. Pour in St. Germain, Gin, and Soda Water stirring to combine

3. Serve immediately over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with Mint Leaves and enjoy! 

The Happiest Hour {Watermelon Cooler}

The Fourth of July is just over a week away and it's time to start prepping your menu. As you consider whether to BBQ chicken or grill burgers, one item is a must, watermelon. This all-American treat helps keep things cool on a hot summer day, but eating slices and having a seed spitting contest is over.  Puree to fruit to get out all the flavorful juices and use it as a mixer. This light, refreshing beverage is worthy of becoming summer's signature cocktail. Here's the mix up...

:: Ingredients :: 

8 Cups Cubed Watermelon

2 Limes, Juiced

6 Tablespoons Honey or Agave Nectar

Gin

:: Directions ::

1. In a blender, puree 8 cups of watermelon. Strain through mesh strainer into a pitcher.

2. Add juice of 2 limes and honey. Stir to combine.

3. In a glass over ice, add 1 part Gin, 2 parts watermelon juice and garnish with lime slices. 

Cheers!

All Mixed Up {Signature Cocktails}

So, if you've been to a wedding in the past decade, you've began to realize that signature cocktails are all the rage. But here's what people haven't grasped about signature cocktails yet, they should be original. While yes, your drink of choice may be a Jack and Coke, but who's isn't? I'm thinking it would be totally amaze to go to a wedding where the couple has an original signature cocktail!  Which leads me to the purpose of this post....the Events Uncorked original signature cocktail! Trust me, I'm struggling to come up with something (which is probably why many couple do create original cocktails for their weddings...). So, I'm opening it up to all of you! Leave a comment with a recipe, and I'm going to try them all. Yep, each and every one! And the best one will be featured right here! Things could get a little crazy, but that's the sacrifice I have to make for a good cocktail.  I'm sure you'll ask what I like and what I don't so I'll just cut to the chase and leave you a list below....

{Likes} 

Gin

Rum

Vodka

Whisky

Bourbon

Champagne

Prosecco

Red Wine

Tequila

Lemonchello 

St. Germain 

Pretty much if it's a liquor, I'll drink it...

I'm good with all mixers (except those listed below)

{Dislikes}

Tomato Juice

Cucumbers

Bloody Mary's 

Peppers

Olives

Onions

Olive Juice (This is me eliminating a traditional martini. I am a fan of sweet martinis.)

Ready. Set. Mix! xo