{Think Pink} Drink Pink

by Susan on October 19, 2009 · View Comments

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Pink and delicious? I’ll drink to that! Whether you are looking  for a pink signature drink to serve at your reception or for a party, we wanted to provide you with a few options to set the scene.

Pomtini

  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with an orange peel

Pink Flirtini

  • 1 oz raspberry vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz cranberry juice
  • splash of lime juice
  • champagne

Directions: Combine vodka, Cointreau, pineapple juice, cranberry juice and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Top off with champagne.

Cosmopolitan

  • 2 oz vodka (or lemon vodka)
  • 1 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • twist of lemon or lime zest for garnish

Directions: Combine all liquids in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a citrus twist.

Kir Royale

  • 1 part creme de cassis
  • 5 parts champagne

Directions: Pour creme de cassis into a champagne flute and slowly add champagne.

Shirley Temple

  • 4oz Ginger Ale (or lemon/lime soda)
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • lime (or lemon) wedge
  • cherry

Directions: Mix all liquids in cocktail shaker, pour over ice, garnish with citrus wedge and cherry

Be sure to check out these other deliciously pink drinks from the Hostess with the Mostess blog

Cheers!

photo: via Martha Stewart Living

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