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ENCHANTED BRIDES ~ WINTER / SPRING 2015
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food and styling
BY JESSE GOLDSTEIN
OF THE FOOD SHERIFF
Wedding Cocktails
not to mention, representing your
own unique personalities while
you're at it! With this in mind,
we've mixed up a few suggestions
for you to consider for your spe-
cial day.
Sip on Sangria
Perhaps the ultimate option
in signature sippers, a delicious
sangria can come in many forms
to suit your personal style and
tastes. Regardless of whether
you make it with red wine, white
wine or even rosé, sangria is one
of the most affordable options for
your special day, as you can use
lesser-priced wines and further
stretch the yield by adding fruit
juices and seltzer. The lower alco-
hol content can also be ideal for
keeping your party going late into
the evening.
Luscious Lemonades
For warm weather affairs, a
refreshing cocktail like this Spar-
kling Elderflower & Gin Lemonade
made with St. Germain and Prairie
Organic Gin is the way to go. Think
of ways you can personalize the
refreshment with fresh fruits like
THE IDEA OF SERVING
a sig-
nature drink at a wedding recep-
tion is nothing new. But that's not
to say it can't be improved upon.
While there are many reasons to
consider offering a special bev-
erage at your wedding, there can
be even more reasons to serve
the right signature cocktail. From
easing budget restraints to slow-
ing down the alcohol consump-
tion of your group of friends that
are all too eager to celebrate, a
perfectly-paired signature wed-
ding cocktail or two can solve a
variety of issues. And of course,
Sangria