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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

Posts tagged drink recipes
Celebratory Drink Recipes with Three Olives Cake Vodka
Today is a flashback to a popular post featuring 4 drink recipes from Three Olives Cake Vodka. They're known as the party essential for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Friday nights or any special occasion you are planning. Enjoy these four recipes using Cake Vodka and maybe you'll want to try one for your next party.
A Signature Wedding Cocktail Recipe and a Grey and Yellow Handmade Wedding Inspiration Board

One of the hot trends for weddings is to serve your guests signature wedding drinks. These could be your favorites as a couple, drinks that match your wedding theme and/or colors {like the inspiration board below}, or even drinks each of you like {offered as his and hers}. Today I have a lemon yellow cocktail recipe to share with you along with the perfectly coordinated wedding inspiration board featuring all handmade items.

Courvoisier Sidecar

Ingredients:
2 parts Courvoisier® VSOP cognac
1/2 part lemon juice

1/5 part sugar syrup
1/2 orange liqueur

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake hard for a short time.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Handmade Wedding Shopping Resources:
grey vintage inspired dress by Fleet Collection | love birds wedding cake topper by A Sweet Reverie | yellow and silver grey beaded necklace by Kim Smith Jewelry Designs | grey and yellow brooch bouquet by Sol Bijou | grey and yellow flower scrolls wedding invitation by Creative by Me Invites | yellow leaf garland by Penny Line | flower girl dress from Juju's Tutus, photo by Diana Elizabeth Photography | personalized Cosmetic Bag by Sandra Smith Handmade | yellow heart fabric bunting by Atomic Ant Design
soft grey vintage inspired dress | perfect for bridesmaids | from Fleet Collection on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/FleetCollection | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

soft grey vintage inspired dress | perfect for bridesmaids | from Fleet Collection on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/FleetCollection | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

grey and yellow love birds wedding cake topper | from Sweet Reverie on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/asweetreverie | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

grey and yellow love birds wedding cake topper | from Sweet Reverie on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/asweetreverie | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

Skinny Cocktails for Winter Weddings . . . with recipes

When the weather turns chilly, it's a great time to greet your guests at the reception with a warm drink. And, a cocktail that is both "skinny" and warm is sure to delight your attendants. Here are two recipes from Everyday Health that are perfect for the winter months ahead.

To see even more skinny cocktail recipes, please be sure to visit Everyday Health.