Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

Lemon Drop Martini

1 1/2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, etc.)
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Ice cubes
Superfine sugar for dipping
Twisted peel of lemon

After Dinner Mint Signature Drink

A perfect signature drink idea is the After Dinner Mint:
Ingredients:
3/4-shot of Bailey's
3/4-shot of Kahlua
1/4-shot of crème de menthe. 

This great signature drink is a dessert-y after-dinner drink.  It's like drinking your dessert as opposed to eating it, and sometimes, it's less calories, depending on whatever dessert you would order.  You don't taste the alcohol. Just the sweet!

Bananas Foster Cocktail as a Wedding Signature Drink

One of the best ways to keep your wedding budget on track is to tame your bar budget.  Cash bars at a wedding are not an option.  So how does one handle the cost of an open bar without going broke? Two words...signature drink.  Choose a beer or wine that you love and then a signature drink. In addition to water and a few soda, that's all you really need to make your guests happy. Signature drinks are great - they can match your wedding decor, or be named after the couple, or symbolize a special memory for the couple. Here are a possible ideas for your wedding's signature drink:
Ingredients:
Ice
1 shot vanilla vodka
1 shot banana liqueur
1/2 shot butterscotch schnapps
1/2 shot chocolate liqueur
Splash light cream
Garnish with banana, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise

Directions:
In a rocks glass filled with ice, stir together all ingredients and garnish with banana.

Signature Cocktail Recipe for Your Next Event

Cocktails represent a significant portion of the cost for any event, so it’s important for event planners to be familiar with cocktails and drink recipes when planning a reception. By including a signature drink into special events, it helps make the occasion both memorable and cost effective.   But there are many different cocktails to choose: vodka, rum, tequila and more. The trick is to choose a signature cocktail that complements the meal while pleasing the crowd with your selection. 

For those wanting a trendy vodka martini cocktail, Cosmopolitans are a favorite. When vodka makers elbowed their way into the gin-inspired martini world, it created a whole new world of possibilities. And then came the Cosmo, a vodka martini with fruit flavors. For a sophisticated cocktail party, try this one:

Recipe:
2 oz. Tito's Handmade Vodka
1 oz. Orange Liqueur
2 oz. Cranberry
Splash of Blood Orange Italian Soda
Twist of lemon

Combine first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass top with splash of Blood Orange Italian Soda and garnish with twist of lemon.

Pairing Red Wine with Food

In a perfect world a food recommendation would be included on the back of a wine bottle. Fortunately we can give you the insiders tips to getting a wine and food combination just right. Barberra red wine is perfect with Pizza, pasta, lasagne and lemon chicken. When eating fish or tomatoes, Cabernet Sauvignon should be avoided. This wine is better suited with chocolate, roast lamb, steak and duck. Merlot is perfectly matched with grilled meats such as barbecue meat and chicken. Avoid sweet food with this wine. Pinot Noir is not well matched with spicy foods such as Indian, instead it is ideal with Salmon, tuna, lamb and duck. Shiraz is great with a meal of barbecue, peppered red meats and sausage but should be avoided with fish.

Pairing White Wine with Food

When creating a wine and food combination, Chardonnay is best complimented with Veal, Salmon, grilled cheese and white sauce. You should avoid spicy foods with this drink. Gewurztraminer is ideal when matched with Pork, Chinese foods and Swiss cheese but must be avoided with light foods. Pinot Grigio is not an ideal option for Tomatoes and spicy food as this combination may create a rather unpleasant taste. Riesling is a very dry wine and perfect when teamed with Veal, Shrimp, cream sauces and Turkey. Sweet food should be avoided with Riesling and Sancerre however.

Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Martini Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Martini

Ingredients:
2 parts EFFEN Raspberry Vodka
1/2 part Chocolate Liqueur
1/2 part Irish Cream Raspberry

Garnish Rim a martini glass with cocoa. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into cocoa rimmed martini glass. Garnish with raspberry.

The Best Cosmopolitan Recipe

Perfect Party Press presents the Best Cosmo Recipe ever!

Ingredients
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka
1/2 fluid ounce cointreau
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 fluid ounces cranberry juice
1 twist lime zest, garnish

Directions
Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with lots of ice. Shake vigorously for several seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Perfect Party Press presents the Perfect Apple Martini Recipe

Perfect Party Press Loves Martini's! Our Perfect Apple Martini is sure to knock your socks off! Serve this one at your next soiree for a real kick!

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce apple schnapps
1 ounce apple juice (optional)
Slice of apple

INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the vodka, apple schnapps, and apple juice with ice; then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

Chicken Picatta Recipe

Perfect Party Press LOVES Chicken Piccata. Serve this great chicken over spaghetti with a side of garlic bread and you have a meal your guests will never forget.





Chicken Piccata Recipe


Ingredients:

skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Additional all purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup drained capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Place chicken between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap. Using meat pounder or rolling pin, lightly pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Mix 1 tablespoon butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons flour in small bowl until smooth. Place additional flour in shallow baking dish. Dip chicken into flour to coat; shake off excess.2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil to keep warm.3. Bring wine, lemon juice and broth to boil in 1 skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in butter-flour mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in capers, parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.