{"id":12964,"date":"2015-04-13T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2015-04-13T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12964"},"modified":"2021-02-15T10:35:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T10:35:24","slug":"wedding-party-cocktail-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wedding-party-cocktail-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Recipes for the Wedding Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many couples have opted to have signature cocktails at their big day. It&#8217;s a great way to add a personal touch using fun names and interesting ingredients. If you are looking for some cocktail recipes for the big day, or bridal shower, check these yummy recipes out&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1>Pomegranate Champagne<\/h1>\n<p>Choose pomegranate Champagne for a new spin on the classic first toast, or offer it as your signature drink during the reception.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12965\" title=\"Wedding Signature Cocktail Recipes &amp; Ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/04\/ok.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Signature Cocktail Recipes &amp; Ideas\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Servings:\u00a06<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<div>\n<section>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/4 cups chilled fresh pomegranate juice (from 3 pomegranates)<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 ounces chilled Cointreau liqueur<\/li>\n<li>1 chilled bottle (375 milliliters) Champagne<\/li>\n<li>Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<section>In a pitcher, mix juice, liqueur, and Champagne. Pour into flutes, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.<\/section>\n<section>\n<h1>Watermelon Margaritas<\/h1>\n<p>To create salted glasses for these watermelon margaritas, place 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice on a small plate, and 1\/2 cup coarse salt on another. Dip rims of four glasses in lime juice, then in the salt to coat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12966\" title=\"Wedding Signature Cocktail Recipes &amp; Ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/04\/ok1.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Signature Cocktail Recipes &amp; Ideas\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok1.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok1-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ok1-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Servings: 4<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup water<\/li>\n<li>3 wide strips orange zest<\/li>\n<li>12 ounces watermelon cubes (about 2 cups)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup white or silver tequila<\/li>\n<li>Lime wedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<p>In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and orange zest to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Let syrup cool in a bowl. In a blender, puree watermelon cubes until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids, into a pitcher (you should have about 1 cup juice). Stir in syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Fill salt-rimmed glasses with ice, then pour margarita mixture over top. Garnish with lime wedges.<\/p>\n<p><em>For more great cocktail ideas, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/6417\/weddings\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Martha Stewart&#8217;s website<\/a>. Cheers!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many couples have opted to have signature cocktails at their big day. It&#8217;s a great way to add a personal touch using fun names and interesting ingredients. If you are looking for some cocktail recipes for the big day, or bridal shower, check these yummy recipes out&#8230; Pomegranate Champagne Choose pomegranate Champagne for a new spin on the classic first toast, or offer it as your signature drink during the reception. 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