Lovers' Libations

"Alcohol may be man's enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." - Frank Sinatra

Personalizing your wedding day details is ultimately what sets your event apart. For your reception, opt for a signature drink that best suits you as a couple or your wedding 'theme'. Curating your cocktail is a fun way to involve the groom in the planning process. Give him the job of creating the concoction and you can be the 'taste-tester'. Whether you choose 'his and hers' beverages, a personal favorite, or a family recipe; make your featured drink the focal point of your bar or cocktail hour, by accessorizing with stir sticks, coloured straws, fun flags or chic glassware.

If you and your man don't share the same taste in bevvies, check out The Knot's full guide to choosing the perfect cocktail for your event. Categorized by colour, flavor and season, you're certain to find the perfect match.

A few of our top picks:

Pink Grapefruit Mojito - photo taken from Pinterest

'Love on the Rocks' - too cute!! Featured on SMP

Personalized cocktails served in mason jars with Kikkerland straws - from SMP

'Lemon Lift' signature drink - perfect for a summer wedding. Featured on Wedding Chicks

'His and Her' cocktails featured on East On Events

Another 'His and Her' drink feature with great signage - Martha Stewart Weddings

Caesars served in mason jars - perfect for a brunch reception - featured on SMP

His 'Game Over' and Her "Eternitini' - perfection!! From SMP

From S's Wedding!! 'Apple Grove Champagne' - doubled as escort cards

It must be 5:00 somewhere - cheers!

Until next time,

A & S

Holy Guacamole!

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

In honour of Mr. X's birthday, I decided to host a 'fiesta' cocktail party before we headed to Playa Cabana for the best Mexican food Toronto has to offer.  The theme was "Holy Guacamole" and I was excited for the opportunity to put together this spread. The party's main inspirations were sombreros, mustaches and well, tequila! The entire party was 100% DIY.  To start, we set up a bar which included a Champagne and Tequila Sangria (see below), a Lynchburg Lemonade (recipe below), an assortment of flavored San Pelligrino, and sparkling water with lime.  Beverages were served in mason jar glasses with red and white striped straws.  On the menu were apple and brie quesadillas served with jalepeno chutney, cheese quesadillas served with salsa, individual taco dip cups (my fave!), veggies, chips, salsa, and guacamole.  For dessert, we offered a confetti angel food cake served with whipped cream and berries accessorized by a DIY bunting and homemade vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese icing and mustache flags. It was a true fiesta and everyone had a great time celebrating the man of the hour.

all photos were taken by A

Lynchburg Lemonade
- 1 part Jack Daniels
- 1 part Triple Second
- 1 part Sweet and Sour Mix
- 4 parts Sprite soda

Champagne and Tequila Sangria
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 1 bottle sparkling wine
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 3 ounces Tequila (silver)
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- Sliced oranges

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate and to Mr. X for being my favourite hombre! Ole!

Yours Truly,

A

Cheers to Fall!

"I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure." - Mae West 

A wonderful way to add personal flair to an occasion is by showcasing a signature cocktail. The blend being served should be based on the guest(s) of honour, type of event, and time of the season. And since drinking out of a martini glass has a certain "je ne sais quoi" about it, we'd like to share some of our fave autumn-inspired mixtures.  

Apple Tart-tini

• 2 oz. citrus vodka
• 1/2 oz. DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur 
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake well with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an apple slice.

 Banana Bread-ini

• 1 oz. Frangelico liqueur
• 1/2 oz. banana liqueur
• 1 oz. biscotti liqueur
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 banana sprinkled with cinnamon

Combine all ingredients except the banana in a shaker. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with 1/2 banana sprinkled with cinnamon.

 Pumpkin Pie-tini

• 1/2 oz. Sylk Cream Liqueur
• 2 oz. vanilla vodka
• 1/2 oz. pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
• 1 tsp. whipped cream
• A cinnamon stick

Pour the Sylk Liqueur and vodka into a shaker and shake well with ice. Add the pumpkin liqueur or syrup and shake again. Strain into a martini glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Hope you enjoy these sweet sips.

Until next time,

A & S