Stylish Soiree: Specialty drinks

A hot soiree trend is specialty drinks. Wether you are gathering your BFF's for a girls night or planning the perfect wedding reception, having a specialty drink will kick things up a notch.

{Guava Orange Margaritas}

INGREDIENTS

2 cups orange juice 

2 cups tequilla

1 cup grand marnier

3 cups guava puree

coarse sugar, such as turbinado, for rims

Combine everything in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. 

Specialty drinks are served

{Satsuma and Pomegranate Campari}

A few notes:
I used fresh squeezed Satsuma juice, but if you can’t find Satsumas in your area try using tangerine juice or orange juice. Tangerine juice can usually be found in a health food store when it’s in season.

For the pomegranate juice I did the same, I juiced mine in a food processor then pushed it through a fine mesh sieve to dispose of the seeds. If pomegranates are not in season for your area, try using POM.

The simple syrup is not necessary, but if you are new to Campari it helps tone down the flavor. Alternately, add a 1/2 part white rum instead of the simple syrup.

Keep in mind the recipe has only been tested with fresh squeezed juices, so if anyone tries this cocktail with ready-made juice come back and let the rest of us know.

 
INGREDIENTS:
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
4 parts satsuma, (fresh squeezed)
2 parts pomegranate juice, (fresh squeezed see head notes)
1 part simple syrup (recipe follows)
1 part Campari

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour Satsuma juice over ice; set aside. Add the pomegranate juice, simple syrup and Campari into a cocktail shaker and shake until combined. Pour over pomegranate and Campari mixture over Satsuma juice.

{Peach & Rosemary Summer Fizz-Non-alcoholic}

 INGREDIENTS:
+ 5 peaches, pitted
+ 2 T lime juice
+ 1 can lemon-lime soda
+ rosemary simple syrup (recipe here)
+ rosemary sprigs for garnish
+ 2 cups ice

DIRECTIONS:
Blend four peaches with lime juice until puréed. Pour puréed peach nectar through a sieve into a bowl and refrigerate. Make rosemary simple syrup and refrigerate until cool. Fill glass with ice and one cup of peach nectar. Top with lemon-lime soda and a splash of rosemary simple syrup. Garnish with remaining peach slices and a rosemary sprig. Enjoy!  

Drink links:

Guava orange margaritas

Satsuma and Pomegranate Campari

Peach & Rosemary Summer Fizz