Love, Laughter, and EVERYTHING in Between: Day 14-Cocktail Hour

Cocktail hour is typically held just before dinner or between the ours of four to six in the afternoon.  It's a time of pre-dinner socializing intended to create a relaxing environment for mingling.

If you're having a cocktail hour and want to spruce it up, consider having a signature drink for your guests to indulge in. Think of what you like and go from there; here are three samples to tickle your fancy...

• RASMOPOLITIAN
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) citrus-flavored vodka
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) raspberry-flavored vodka
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup 
• 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
• Raspberries, for garnish

THE BIG APPLE

• 1 lady apple, cut in half lengthwise, or 2 slices of a larger apple
• 3 ounces whiskey
• 1 ounce dry vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 cup sparkling apple cider

The Negroni Cocktail is a classic Italian drink. Order a Negroni and you’ll be sure to Impress your bartender1 oz Campari 
1 oz Gin 
1 oz Sweet vermouth 

~Until Next Time
SimplySHAY

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Cocktail hour is typically held just before dinner or between the ours of four to six in the afternoon.  It's a time of pre-dinner socializing intended to create a relaxing environment for mingling.

If you're having a cocktail hour and want to spruce it up, consider having a signature drink for your guests to indulge in. Think of what you like and go from there; here are three samples to tickle your fancy...

• RASMOPOLITIAN
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) citrus-flavored vodka
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) raspberry-flavored vodka
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup 
• 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
• Raspberries, for garnish

THE BIG APPLE

• 1 lady apple, cut in half lengthwise, or 2 slices of a larger apple
• 3 ounces whiskey
• 1 ounce dry vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 cup sparkling apple cider

The Negroni Cocktail is a classic Italian drink. Order a Negroni and you’ll be sure to Impress your bartender1 oz Campari 
1 oz Gin 
1 oz Sweet vermouth 

~Until Next Time
SimplySHAY

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.