4656 guava sparkler cocktail Recipes

cava or other sparkling wine, chilled, fresh clementine juice, chilled, clementine slices (optional)

sweet riesling , such as pacific rim, pear nectar, triple sec, pear vodka, lemon juice, slightly underripe red and green pears, thinly sliced, california brut sparkling wine

chocolate liqueur , such as godiva, ruby port, sparkling wine, lemon zest

orange juice, orange liqueur, brandy, sugar, lemon juice, unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled champagne

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

peeled fresh ginger, grated, fresh orange juice (about 6 lb oranges), fresh lemon juice (about 3 medium lemons), sugar, sparkling water, chilled

cran-raspberry juice (such as ocean spray), chilled, fresh lime juice, brut champagne, chilled, lime

frozen cranberry-raspberry juice concentrate, thawed, club soda, chilled, sparkling white grape juice, chilled, fresh raspberries

water, jellied cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, club soda, chilled, ginger ale, chilled, limes, sliced, maraschino cherries

sugar, water, whole star anise, cinnamon stick (3 inches), orange juice, chilled, club soda, chilled, orange slices and additional whole star anise

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.