A Signature Drink is any unique or original drink that expresses the nature of the person or establishment creating it.
Signature Drinks often incorporate local ingredients and culture. They can be fashioned or designed to represent a theme or color. Now that it’s fall we have two signature drinks ideas for your next event. One is alcoholic and the other non-alcoholic. Enjoy!
Non-Alcoholic Fennel Apple Spritzer
FOR THE FENNEL SYRUP
1 ½ tbsp. fennel seeds
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
FOR THE SPRITZER
2 oz. (¼ cup) unfiltered apple juice
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
10 oz. (1¼ cup) seltzer or sparkling water
Apple slices and fennel fronds, for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the fennel syrup: Coarsely grind fennel seeds in a spice grinder. Add seeds, sugar and water to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pour the fennel syrup through a fine strainer and let cool until room temperature, about 30 minutes. Syrup will keep, airtight, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
2. Make the spritzer: Stir together 2 tbsp. fennel syrup, apple juice, and lemon juice in a tall ice-filled glass. Top with seltzer, and garnish with apple slices and fennel fronds, if using.
Vanilla, Pear, and Vodka Cocktail
12 oz (1.5 cups) pear juice or nectar
6 oz vodka
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
vanilla sugar, for rim
1 cup ice, plus more to serve over
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix pear juice and vodka in a pitcher or shaker.
2. Split open the vanilla bean, and scrape the seeds into the juice and vodka.
3. Add 1 cup ice, then give it a good shake. Pour into cocktail glasses over more ice and serve with sugared rim. Makes 4 drinks.
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