Did you catch our Lucky in Love pinspiration board last week? We were inspired by St. Patrick's Day to create a modern, luck-themed wedding in shades of green, white and gold... and we're back this week to share a few easy-to-implement wedding details and DIY projects with you. First up: an obsession-worthy green signature cocktail that's easy to drink and full of bright spring flavor without being too sweet. I think both male and female guests would love it!
When I found this Lawn Mower recipe I was instantly intrigued: melon, mint, lime juice... and vanilla vodka? Could be amazing! Once I mixed it up, I fell in love with the fresh, spring-like, easy-drinking taste, but I wanted something with a brighter green color (to go with our color palette). So, I added in the Midori, and the result was perfection.
Lucky In Love
(adapted from 'The Lawnmover' by Nicole Aloni via Cocktail Times)
1 cup diced ripe honeydew
1 oz vanilla vodka
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Midori
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint
at least 1/2 cup cold brut Champagne or dry sparking wine
Puree the melon in a blender (add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if necessary). Press the melon mixture through a strainer into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add the vodka, Cointreau, Midori, lime juice and mint. Shake vigorously to infuse. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass and top with Champagne to fill; give a quick stir and serve.
For the sign, I carried over our color palette and added a sweet little four leaf clover for a hint of our theme. Want it for your own event? I've wrapped it up into a download* for you - just print it out and cut between the crop marks.
Hope you love this refreshing sparkler as much as I do! And stay tuned for more Lucky in Love details.
*This printable/DIY download is provided for your personal, non-commercial use. We'd love for you to share it by linking to this post (and not the downloadable file itself). Please do not alter, distribute or sell it without the consent of Floridian Weddings.
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