Destination Bliss Volume 5 | Page 39

Raise a GLASS W APEROL SPRITZ co exi LAVA FLOW SPIKED HORCHATA Go for a full-on tropical drink at your Hawaiian wedding. Where else can you get away with an umbrella-adorned concoction? Garnish this coconut rum, strawberry puree, pineapple juice and crushed ice beverage with a wedge of fresh pineapple for a fruitful taste of paradise. The milky, cinnamon-flavored rice drink, horchata, is best served with a splash of rum. It’s refreshing for beachfront weddings and, unlike the margarita, is a drink you won’t find on many cocktail menus in the U.S. Give your guests a true taste of Mexico they won’t forget. aii w a For cold-weather weddings, go for a drink that will warm you up and make you feel all cozy inside. Sip from mugs of mulled cider (with apple cider, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries and thinly sliced oranges on top) while gazing out at the snow-capped Colorado mountains for a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. This citrusy concoction signifies the arrival of summer in Italy and has recently seen a rise in popularity across the U.S. However, it’s a timeless cocktail. Pour aperol, prosecco and seltzer into a wine glass, garnish with an orange slice and the scene is set for cocktail hour at a majestic Italian villa. en p s MULLED CIDER y al A hether you’re celebrating on the beach or in the mountains, a wedding isn’t complete without a signature drink. Impress your guests with cocktails inspired by your location.