Signature Cocktail Recipes From (ri)1
November 6, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Wedding Reception
Planning a signature cocktail or two for your wedding reception can save you time and money. You can pick one or two of your favorite cocktail recipes to serve your wedding guests. Or pick a cocktail that represents your tastes, and one that represents your fiance.
When you pick one cocktail to serve you can make the drinks in larger batches, and you don’t have to stock your bar with several different types of alcohol. A couple big bonuses when you’re trying to stick to a budget, and you have so many other things to plan and keep track of on your wedding day.
Today I have a couple cocktail recipes from (ri)1 (pronounced pronounced “rye one”) Whiskey that would work great for a wedding signature drink. (ri)1is a new Ultra-Premium rye whiskey that offers a refined flavor, striking look and new take on cocktail couture. Bottled at 92 proof, (ri)1 features a light, slightly spicy flavor as well as a long, luxurious finish and is the perfect spirit for mixing up a cocktail for that special occasion.
(ri)1 Clove & Oak
1 ½ parts (rī)1 whiskey
½ part Allspice Dram
½ part freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ parts cloudy apple cider
½ part simple syrup
In a mixing tin, add spirits, juice and syrup. Fill tin with ice and shake vigorously for at least 6 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with apple slices.
(ri)1 Gold Standard
1 part (ri)1 whiskey
½ part freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ part house-made clover honey syrup
2 parts Brut Champagne
In a mixing tin, add spirit, juice and syrup. Fill tin with ice and shake vigorously for 6 seconds. Strain into a flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
(ri)1 Apple of My Rye
1 1/2 parts (ri)1 whiskey
1/2 part Lemon Juice
1/2 part Simple Syrup
3 parts Hot Spiced Apple Cider (or hot unfiltered apple juice with Holiday spices added)
In a pint mixing glass, add spirits, juices, and syrup. Give a quick stir with a barspoon, pour into a toddy glass, and top with hot apple cider.
Do you have a favorite cocktail recipe you can use for your signature wedding cocktail?
Just make sure you remind your guests to drink responsibly.
Images and recipes courtesy of (ri)1 Whiskey
