Customizing your signature cocktail
In our last post, we tackled how to adapt a cocktail to the tastes of a happy couple when their spirit loves may be contrary. But what about the conundrum of a signature cocktail that is also customizable to the tastes of one’s guests? Luckily, modern mixology has the answer to this question too! Below are three ways to make your welcome cocktail a truly cordial affair this summer.
THE MODERN SPRITZ BAR
The Modern Spritz has become our most loved signature sip for a good reason – it is easy on the eye, virtually fail-proof, and, as it happens, highly flexible. The basic recipe is simple – Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, freshly pressed juice, and dry sparkling wine – served over ice in a wine glass. What makes it so versatile is the choice of juice. Delightfully delicious with grapefruit, orange, lychee, lemon, lime, cucumber, raspberry, melon… you name it! Let your guests decide for themselves with a Modern Spritz bar – a whole menu of sparkling options from one easy recipe.
MODERN SPRITZ
1 ½ oz Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur
3 oz sparkling wine
1 oz choice of fresh juice
Build ingredients one by one over ice in a wine glass, stirring gently to mix. Garnish with fresh fruit and herbs.
Recipe options: Spritz (grapefruit), Mimosa (orange), French 75 (lemon), Bellini (peach), Kir Royale (blackcurrant), Cosmo (cranberry)
THE G&T BAR
Who doesn’t love a G&T? But while great attention gets paid to the type of gin, quality of tonic, suggested proportions, ice type, and glassware, in our opinion, it’s the garnish that makes this drink truly spectacular. In the same way, a great perfume complements the unique biology of its wearer; a carefully chosen garnish elevates the botanical notes of the gin, making it deliciously personal. That it looks pretty, too, is just a bonus! So, at your next get-together, lift your guests’ spirits in the loveliest way possible with a Pomp & Tonic garnish bar.
POMP & TONIC
1.5 oz Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur
3 oz tonic
choice of garnish
Fill a highball or collins glass with ice, and pour the Pomp & Whimsy and tonic over the top. Garnish freely and at your whim!
Garnish options: fresh fruits and citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, cucumber, strawberries), fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, sage, mint, lavender), dried spices (juniper berries, pink peppercorns, star anise, cardamom), edible flowers
A SPECIAL FAVOR
If the idea of inspiring your guests to shape their refreshments is tempting to you, why not take it a step further? Offering individually sized bottles of Pomp & Whimsy as favors for your guests not only gives them full creative license on the day but also the opportunity to recreate their masterpiece at home.
And better yet, what lovelier way to celebrate and commemorate the moment forever than with a seasonal gift set? Modern Spritz lapel pins and tea towels are now available on our shop site. Special favors for a very special night. Gin-Gin!