Summer Cocktail Series: Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

Well hello lovely Detailz fans……I can’t believe Friday has rolled around once again! This weeks libation is just so perfect for a Naples Wedding I ABSOLUTELY had to feature this. I stumbled across this cocktail which was featured on a fabulous little blog called Zested & I’ve had my eye on this recipe for a while. It really does taste like vacation in a glass & is just as refreshing as a breath of fresh air!

It is so simple with a champagne base and gently stirred with St~ Germain, which is a french liqueur of elderflower blossoms which is just heavenly.

As a little side note…this particular brand of St~Germaine liqueur(see link below)has a special service, where you can email them the style and flair of your upcoming wedding and they will have one of there master mixologists concoct a specialty libation just for your event! Pretty Cool, huh?

Get your Custom Cocktail here!

Anyways….I digress….here is the recipe for the Elderflower Champagne Cocktail!

Fill a tumbler with ice Fill three-quarters of the glass with dry champagne or prosecco  Add thinly sliced cucumber and fresh mint. Top off with St-Germain.

Happy Friday!!

Summer Cocktail Series: Ginger Champagne Cocktail

Ok Detailz fans….. as you all know we have a fun summer blog series on signature drinks to give you inspiration for you next party or upcoming wedding! I look for any excuse to come up with a fun concoction to serve whether it be throughout the evening or just as a fun welcome as your guests arrive. This ones a zinger! If you like spice this one’s for you. It’s got a good dose of fresh ginger, chinese five spice and the star anise. This is a SASSY cocktail if there ever was one! If you aren’t a fan of anise, give it a little does of citrus peels and juice instead-I think it’ll still be well worth the effort!

 

 

Recipe:

1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 8 whole star anise 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne or sparkling wine This one is definitely worth a try!! Happy Friday!! Recipe is from one of my fav culinary go-tos….epicurious

Summer Cocktail Series!

 

Our clients are always asking for fun signature drink suggestions, so I thought we would do a Friday series on our blog of some fun cocktail(and mocktail) ideas for your wedding or any party. Since we do so many weddings and events beachside here in Naples, the recipes will often be “tropical” inspired, but some of my favs aren’t necessarily tropical, so there will be a little something for everyone. Often times, our clients do two signature drinks, especially for weddings….where the bride & grooms top picks are offered as options.

 

Since it’s a HOT summer day here in Southwest Florida I thought I would try something with a tropical twist and was inspired by my Cuban roots. This martini has some great flavors like pineapple & coconut milk with a twist of Le Citron Grey Goose Vodka.  What I love about it is that since I used the coconut milk instead of the cream of coconut it’s not SUPER sweet! My recipe is below..if you’d like to give it a shot! If you do let us know how you enjoyed it!

Happy Friday!

HAVANATINI

Havanatini Cocktail

Havanatini Recipe:

Take 2 teaspoons of pineapple bits & 2 teaspoons of agave nectar or honey & muddle in the bottom of your shaker. Add 2 shots of pineapple juice 1 shot of coconut milk 1 shot of Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka

Shake…Pour…and Enjoy!

A Photo Shoot at Restored Port Royal Boathouse

This past season we had the distinct pleasure of working with Gulfshore Life magazine & staged a party at a former working boathouse on Port Royal’s waterfront. The house had historic charm and a quiet waterfront view on the backside of the house. Yet the front of the home was graced with a sprawling lawn, an intimate gazebo, and a quaint deck overlooking a small plunge pool…..can anyone say..ahhhh! We set the stage for a lawn party and dinner at this amazing hidden gem and our friends Karl & Nanette from Luminaire Foto helped capture the beautiful Detailz we would like to share with you below. We hope you enjoy this eye-candy and find your little bit of paradise wherever you may be!

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

Photography by Luminaire Foto Design by Detailz Events

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