Emerald Union

A Signature Cocktail created for Mike and Jessica 's Wedding

Wedding Details

Couple's Names: Mike and Jessica

Wedding Theme: bohemian

Wedding Colors: Emerald and Phlox

Description

The 'Emerald Union' is a harmonious blend of elegance and whimsy, just like Mike and Jessica's bohemian wedding. This cocktail celebrates the couple's vibrant personalities and their journey together. With a base of gin and elderflower, it offers floral and botanical notes, symbolizing their deep roots and blossoming love. The addition of pear puree introduces a juicy sweetness, while a touch of lime adds that perfect zing, reminiscent of their playful romance. Complementing the rich tones of their color scheme, the dash of crème de violette gently infuses a lovely phlox hue, settling beautifully beneath the sparkling wine, capturing the spirit of an enchanting boho setting and sealing their Emerald Union with each sip.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz gin

1/2 oz elderflower liqueur

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1 oz pear puree

2 oz sparkling wine

1/4 oz crème de violette

for garnish edible violet flower and mint sprig

Instructions

1. Begin by chilling a coupe glass with ice and water before you start mixing.

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice.

3. Add the pear puree followed by ice to fill the shaker halfway.

4. Shake well until the mixture is chilled (about 15 seconds).

5. Discard the ice and water from the coupe glass to prepare it for the cocktail.

6. Double strain the mixture into the glass, ensuring a smooth, pulp-free cocktail.

7. Top the drink with chilled sparkling wine.

8. Gently add a dash of crème de violette, which will naturally sink and create a lovely purple hue at the base of the cocktail.

9. Garnish with an edible violet flower and a small mint sprig to mimic elements from a bohemian garden.

10. Serve immediately and toast to Mike and Jessica's everlasting love.