by: Fernanda Kelly
So you’ve decided to have your wedding during the hottest season of the year. Hopefully you’ve managed to make the reception area as cool as possible either by selecting air conditioning for the reception or some sort of shade cover for the ceremony and reception. Phew, now you can check that off the list. But, did you remember to include a great signature cocktail to cool your guests down all night through the reception?
Experts say this year will be one of the hottest summers we’ve ever had, at least in the Southern half of the U.S. Don’t worry. You are in rhythm. It so happens to be that in 2009 there is an increasingly popular trend for mixed drinks at weddings. Not just any mixed drink though, but one that goes in accord with your culture, so you can transport your guests, without the plane ticket, to Cuba (Mojitos), Brazil (Caipirinha), Mexico (Tequila Sunrise) etc, just by the sip of their drink.
We will put aside the theory that drinking alcohol during hot days actually dehydrates.
To help you get started Paratinovia.com and mixologist Chance Newton have put together some ideas for drinks made out of fresh natural fruit to keep your guests cool and refreshed. In fact, these drinks will keep your guests dancing all night. And not only that, it will make your wedding one of the most memorable and original festivities they have ever been to!
Here are some ideas:
1. Horcha-Mendra-Cocolada
For 10 people
- 1/2 kg. of rice
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 15 Roasted pealed almonds
- 1/2 fresh and sliced coconut
- 5 litters of water
- 1 litter of rum
- 1 kg. of sugar
Preparation:
- Soak rice and cinnamon
- Add the sliced coconut, the almonds and blend with rice and cinnamon
- On a different container, mix sugar, water and rum
- Drain what was blended and add the water, sugar and rum mix to it
- Add ice and let it get very fresh and cold
2. Tamarind Martini
For one person
- 1 oz. of vodka
- 1/2 oz. of vermuth
- 2 oz. of tamarind concentrate
- 2 oz. of freshly peeled tamarind
Preparation:
Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Dust rim with Mexican chilli pchilly Add a piece of dry tamarind in the glass.
3. Peach Margarita
for one person
- 1/2 oz. of Tequila
- 1/4 oz. of Triple Sec ( Orange colorless Liqueur)
- 1/2 fresh lemon, with out skin
- 1/4 oz. of fresh peeled peaches
Preparation:
Peel fresh peaches and take out pit. Blend all ingrediaingredientse. Serve in margarita glass. Decorate with fresh peaches on the rim.
