Cocktail Suggestions
Everyone loves the sophistication and fun of a cocktail!

Great parties have an energy that starts the moment your guests arrive. We like to have something very special prepared for them to nibble on and a lovely drink to savour. We want to set that special mood right from the start, and we think these cocktail suggestions will help.

Our Dinner Packages include some great recipes for starters to nibble on, and to compliment them we've put together these cocktail suggestions to pair with them.

For those who would like to offer these drinks without the alcohol, we've provided some substitution suggestions where possible.

Happy Entertaining!

These are cutting edge drinks in L.A. and New York and they pair well with our Brie and Red Pepper Toasts in the Cornish Game Hen Dinner ... what a way to start your party!

Ingredients:

1 ounce vodka
1 ounce sour apple schnapps
1 ounce ginger ale
Splash of lime juice
Green apple, sliced (as garnish)

Directions:

In an iced shaker, add vodka, schnapps and lime juice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and add ginger ale. Garnish with a thin slice of green granny smith apple.

From its humble roots in Spain, Sangria has grown to become a popular, refreshing party drink around the world. Every restaurant has its own recipe - typically a mix of wine, brandy and fresh fruits, served over ice. It's one of the most individualistic drinks served. We had a lovely Italian version at an Italian restaurant. We then experimented until we came up with a rather good approximation. This is great with our Italian Dinner Package! It's very fresh, light and fruity!
Give it a try!

Ingredients:

2 bottles fruity red wine
15 oz. Cranberry juice
10 oz. Grenandine
8 oz. Sweet Vermouth
Cherries, Oranges

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients together, stir well. Add in a few cherries and orange circles. Let sit overnight in the fridge if possible. Serve in wine glasses, and enjoy!

Refreshing as the tradewinds!!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. White Rum
1/2 oz. Dark Rum
3 oz. Guava Juice/Nectar
3 oz. Pineapple Juice

Directions:

Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Add the white rum and the juices. Float the dark rum on top. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a flower bloom. Gail uses a purple orchid flower (cattleya).

Light, refreshing and pairs well with our Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Crostini in the Lamb Dinner Package. I wanted something a little more exotic than a Gin & tonic and came up with this version - - it was a great hit!

Ingredients:

2 oz. Gin
1 slice Lime
1 tbsp pickled ginger, chopped
3 oz. Soda Water

Directions:

In an iced shaker, add gin, pickled ginger, soda water. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime, pickled ginger and an orchid.