4299 cherub elderflower cocktail Recipes

white rum, elderflower liqueur , such as st. germaine, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, mango juice or mango nectar, ice, float of spiced rum, grenadine, lime wheel, for garnish, orange wheel, for garnish, pineapple wedge (unpeeled), for garnish

red baby beets, extra virgin olive oil, elderflower, red wine vinegar

sugar, thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish, mezcal (moderately smoky), fresh lemon juice, st. germain elderflower liqueur, lemon twist

white grapefruit juice, vodka, elderflower liqueur, ice cubes, garnish: lemon wheel , fresh rosemary sprig

good quality gin (i prefer bombay blue sapphire or beefeaters), dry vermouth (i prefer martini and rossi extra dry), cocktail olive, good quality vodka (i prefer grey goose, canadian iceberg or tanqueray sterling), dry vermouth (see above preference), cocktail olive, cocktail onion , and then you have a gibson

fresh cranberries, dried apricots, brown sugar, currants, fresh minced ginger, cranberry juice cocktail (i use ocean spray for this), cinnamon, cayenne pepper

frozen puff pastry , defrosted and each sheet rolled out into a 12 x 16 inch rectangle, cocktail franks or 16 oz cocktail smoked sausage links, dry mustard, rice vinegar, eggs, sugar

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

hawaiian island surfer, orange sherbet, pineapple juice, coconut cream, blend briefly with half a glassful of crushed ice in a wine goblet. garnish with fruit, and serve with straws., serve in: wine goblet, grenadine cocktail, part grenadine syrup, parts orange juice, parts pineapple juice, combine all ingredients with plenty of ice in a highball glass. stir, and serve., serve in: highball glass, grape flip, cl cold milk, cl red grape juice, egg yolk, raspberry syrup, shake or blend very well , serving ice cold in a burgundy glass. if you wish to garnish, use grapes., serve in: unknown, good morning to you my love, orange, lime, apple, orange juice, apple juice, whipping cream, ice, mix all ingredients in a mixer with ice. serve in a small bowl garnished with strawberries or grapes and a straw., serve in: unknown, golden nest, orange juice, cranberry juice, egg yolk, grenadine syrup, combine the juices , egg and grenadine in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes, and shake well. strain into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes, and serve., serve in: old-fashioned glass, golden glow punch, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, qt chilled apple juice, qt chilled ginger ale, lemon sherbet, ice, pour the concentrate and the apple juice into the punch bowl. stir the ginger ale into the bowl. spoon in sherbet or add an ice ring. serve immediately., serve in: punch bowl, elephant charger, orange juice, milk, ripe peach, very ripe banana, raspberries, scoops vanilla ice cream, peel and slice the peach , chop the banana; add to a blender. add orange juice, milk, raspberrries and ice cream, and blend well. pour into a collins glass, and serve., serve in: collins glass

strawberries (about 2 lb), blackberries (about 10 oz), sugar, heavy cream, chilled, elderflower syrup or lychee syrup, prepared angel food cake

ice, pomegranate juice, coconut-flavored rum, merlot or similar red wine, elderflower liqueur , such as st. germain, edible flower, for garnish

lavender sprigs or, if you prefer , mint, pineapple mint or other herb, ice, crisp , dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc, elderflower liqueur , such as st. germain, vodka, club soda

dry white wine, light rum, elderflower liqueur, sugar, sliced nectarines, sliced plums, sliced lemon, seltzer

lemons (meyer if possible), thinly sliced, sliced strawberries, lemon juice, light brown sugar, pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed (or 1 quart precut pineapple), cooled jasmine green tea, st. germain elderflower liqueur, zaya or other aged rum, brut sparkling wine, chilled

fruit cocktail in juice or 1 cup fruit cocktail in syrup, whole wheat bread, butter

unsalted butter, chopped onions, chive & onion cream cheese, softened, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh parsley, chopped pecans or 2/3 cup walnuts, water crackers (crummy mushrooms) or rye cocktail bread (crummy mushrooms) or pumpernickel cocktail bread (crummy mushrooms) or toasted pita bread, wedges (crummy mushrooms)

littleneck clams , well cleaned, homemade or good-quality bottled cocktail sauce, butter, lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, generous tbsp prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, cocktail sauce , in a medium bowl. whisk together the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and onion powder. season with pepper to taste., refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. may be stored for up to 3 days.

processed cheese, sausage, hot or mild depending on your taste, worcestershire sauce, italian herb tomato paste, cocktail rye bread , cocktail sourdough bread or frito scoops to dip.