Signature Cocktails

The best way to introduce a little personality into your wedding (and save on the liquor bill!) is to have a signature cocktail. Try not only using the tastes of both of you together to create your own design but also try making a name for it by putting your names together ala "Brangelina". Having a basic beer and wine package supplemented with a signature cocktail is more than enough to keep your guests happy.

Here are some ideas to get you started.

CHOC PORT FLIP

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 1)
80ml (1/3 cup) pouring cream
50ml port
1 egg
2 tsp chocolate-flavoured topping
1/4 tsp icing sugar mixture
3-4 large ice cubes
1 tbs pouring cream, extra
Ground nutmeg, to serve
Chocolate cream wafers, to serve

Method
Place the cream in a bowl. Use a balloon whisk to whisk until soft peaks form. Place port, egg, topping, sugar, ice and extra cream in a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined. Strain into a 250ml (1-cup) capacity serving glass. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve with wafers.

CREAMY MOCHA COCKTAIL

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 2)
160ml (2/3 cup) thin cream
80ml (1/3 cup) amaretto liqueur
80ml (1/3 cup) Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur
2 tbs Tia Maria coffee liqueur
1 cup crushed ice
2 tbs chocolate topping

Method
Place the cream, amaretto, Baileys, Tia Maria and ice in the jug of a blender and blend until smooth. Pour evenly among serving glasses.
Place the chocolate topping in a small plastic bag. Cut a small hole in 1 corner of the bag and drizzle the top of each drink with chocolate in a zigzag pattern. Drag a toothpick vertically through the zigzag pattern to create a slightly marbled effect. Serve immediately.

WATERMELON MAI TAI

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 8)
500g peeled watermelon, chopped
125ml (1/2 cup) Golden Circle pineapple juice
125ml (1/2 cup) white rum
60ml (1/4 cup) triple sec liqueur
1 tsp grenadine
Crushed ice, to serve

Method
Place the watermelon, pineapple juice, rum, liqueur and grenadine in the jug of a blender and blend until smooth.
Divide the ice among serving glasses. Pour over watermelon mixture to serve.

Notes & tips
Note: Make this recipe just before serving.
Tip: To make this drink suitable for designated drivers, omit alcohol and increase the pineapple juice to 1 cup.

(All Images and Recipes are from Taste.)