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Molecular Mixology on your Wedding!

How about feeling mojito bubbles exploding in your mouth? Or having a Margarita with airy lime foam? Or just biting an ABC Shot? Well with molecular mixology you can make the difference!

Molecular mixology consists in mixing drinks using techniques found in science in order to experiment with ingredients on a molecular level.

Its purpose is to manipulate states of matter to create textures, shapes and visual effects, all this to create an interesting, innovative and fun experience.

Some of the ingredients that are used in molecular mixology are Cold Soluble Gelatin, Calcium Lactate, Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin and even Liquid Nitrogen!
Those names might sound kind of dangerous, but believe me; these ingredients are used in plenty of foods. They are not toxic at all, so you can calm down and start being part of this new trend.

Molecular Mixology involves a variety of techniques, but the most popular are:

Spherification: It’s when your drink makes a bubble, it doesn’t matter the bubble size, but believe me, having the bubble in your mouth and feeling the splash of flavors is an awesome experience!

Gels/Fancy Jell-O Shots: This technique is not that new at all, but this is not about just having a drink to party, these Jell-O Shots will show all the colors of the ingredients and you can play with this technique matching the shots with your wedding theme having them in a classy or sassy way!

Ice Pops: They are made with Liquid Nitrogen, and it’s very easy and fast to prepare! Colors, flavors, size and shapes, you can do whatever you want!

Frozen ‘Nitro’ Cocktails: want to avoid the blending machine noise? Once again Liquid Nitrogen is the option. The way the drinks look when they are being served it’s impressive; you would appreciate how the drink and the environment’s temperature crash. A really ‘cool’ look!

Foams/Air: It’s like having a sugar cotton candy, but with the taste of your favorite drink. It’s mostly made with Margaritas, but if you talk with your bartender I’m sure he will find the best option for you.

Layered Cocktails: Are you wondering how is it possible that the ingredients do not mix? Well, Molecular Mixology is the reason why this is possible. Colors and flavors is all what you are going to have!

I have given you some ideas to create a ‘wow’ factor in your drinks, now it’s your turn to choose the flavors, colors and techniques that can match with your wedding theme!

Cheers!

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www.grabone.co.nz

Sparkling wine cocktails

Your wedding is THE special moment when most of the couples want something unique that will make their guests’ minds blow away!

How about having colors, style, bubbles, and liqueur? All in one!

Well, here we have 12 sparkling wine cocktails’ recipes that you could have at your wedding!

1. Sweetest thing
An amazing mix of flavors, textures and memories.

1 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Crème de framboise
Sparkling wine
Raspberries for garnish

Pour the bourbon and crème de framboise into a Champagne wine glass.
Top with Sparkling wine.
Drop a few raspberries into the glass for a garnish.

2. Beautiful boat
A refreshing cocktail, ideal for romantic evenings.

40 ml Sparkling wine rosé
50 ml Vodka
2 mint leaves

Shake the vodka and mint in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Float Sparkling wine over top.

3. Sparkling wine mojitosA Caribbean drink, funny and tasty for sure!

Simple syrup dash
2 Lime wedges
5 Mint leaves
1 ½ oz Light rum
4 oz Sparkling wine

In a mixing glass combine the sugar, lime and mint leaves and muddle well.
Add rum and ice and shake well.
In the Champagne wine glass, add cracked ice and add the mix.
Top with Sparkling wine.
Garnish with mint springs.

4. French 75
An historical drink, for the ones that know can handle it!

1 dash Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 dash Simple sugar
2 oz Gin
4 oz Sparkling wine
In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, sugar, gin and ice cubes.
Shake to chill.
Strain cocktail into Sparkling wine glass and top with Sparkling wine.
Garnish with lemon twist.

5. Bellini
Sweet but classy!

2 oz Peach juice or peach puree
4 oz Sparkling wine

Pour the peach juice or peach puree into a Champagne wine glass.
Slowly add the Sparkling wine.

6. Winter
Adding a fun splash to the occasion, ideal for beaches venues!

1 1/2 oz Orange vodka
1/2 oz Blue curaçao orange liqueur
1 oz Sparkling wine
Blue maraschino cherry for garnish

Pour the vodka and blue curaçao into a mixing glass with ice.
Stir well.
Strain into a Champagne wine glass.
Top with the Sparkling wine.
Garnish with a blue maraschino cherry.

7. Flirtini

Why not getting a little flirtatious with this summer cocktail?

2 Pieces fresh pineapple
1/2 oz Cointreau orange liqueur
1/2 oz Vodka
1 oz Pineapple juice
3 oz Sparkling wine
Mint leaves

Muddle the pineapple pieces and Cointreau in the bottom of a mixing glass.
Add the vodka and pineapple juice. Stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Top with Sparkling wine.
Garnish with mint leaves

8. Pear Lemon Fizz
Not that girly and with an awesome flavor!

Ice cubes
1/2 oz Pear vodka
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
Sparkling wine, for topping
1 Fresh lemon verbena leaf, for garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, syrup, and lemon juice.
Shake, and then strain into a glass.
Top off with Sparkling wine.

9. Sparkling wine Rita
Gettin’ the party started! A new drink inspired in the traditional Margaritas.

1 oz Tequila
1 oz Triple sec
1 oz Sparkling water
1/4 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz Simple syrup
Sparkling wine

Put tequila, triple sec, sparkling water, lime juice and sugar into a shaker with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into a Sparkling wine glass, and top with Sparkling wine.
Garnish with lime if desired.

10. Petal power
A toast for you and your bridal party, SO girly!

3 Red rose petals, rinsed well (or, buy organic)
1 oz Simple syrup
4 oz Sparkling wine rosé

In a cocktail shaker combine the rose petals and simple syrup.
Muddle to release the flavors of the rose petals.
Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain the contents into a tall flute and top with Sparkling wine rosé.
Garnish with additional rose petals

11. La Vie en Rose
A sweet and sour cocktail, with a lot of personality.

4 Raspberries
1/3 oz Lemon juice
3/4 oz Gin
1/4 oz Simple syrup
2 Rose water dashes
3 oz Sparkling wine rosé

Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a glass.
Top with Sparkling wine rosé

12. Blushing bride
A drink going with the occasion!

1 oz Peach schnapps
1 oz Grenadine
4 oz Sparkling wine

Pour the peach schnapps and grenadine into a Sparkling wine glass.
Top with Sparkling wine.
Garnish with lime wedges, strawberries and mint leaves.

We gave you the tips now it’s your turn to say cheers!

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