His and Hers

Signature cocktails make a big splash in 2021. The bride and groom choose their favorite cocktail or mocktail. These can be served during cocktail hour or at the reception.

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Blackberry Paloma Cocktail

Ingredients

• 5 fresh blackberries
• 2 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 3 shots tequila blanco
• 1 shot of simple syrup
• 1/4 lime wedge juiced
• 1/2 cup of blackberry sparkling water (like Bubly)
• Fresh mint for garnish
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail jigger, squeeze the juice from the lime wedge. Gently muddle the blackberries, mint, and squeezed lime wedge together.
2. Add the grapefruit juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Shake until well mixed.
3. Pour over a tall glass filled with ice and top up with sparkling water. Garnish with mint as desired.

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Basil Gimlet Cocktail

Ingredients

• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup (see recipe below)
• 2 ounces vodka
• Lime wedges and/or fresh basil leaves for garnish

Simple Syrup

• Combine equal parts water and sugar and heat either on the stove or in the microwave until sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is no longer cloudy. Cool before using.

Instructions

1. Add fresh basil leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or fork to crush the basil and release the flavor.
2. Add the vodka, ice, and shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a rocks filled glass or into a chilled martini glass for a straight up version.
3. Garnish with fresh lime wedge and basil, if desired.