Ginger {Styled Drinks}

Mmmm, who the heck doesn’t just love a little pinch ginger. In a cocktail? Yes, please. We’re leaving you on this Friday with a few ways we recommend doing just that. Earlier this summer we teamed up with one of our photographer besties, Josh Gruetzmacher, to bring you some gorgeous, delicious, AND practical ginger drink suggestions for your big day, and even beyond. So go on, read below, and do some “experimental” sipping on these yummy drinks over the weekend. You won’t be disappointed.

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Ginger Limade

Perfect for a pre-ceremony non-alcoholic refresher. Not only does it lend itself nicely for some super fun styling, BUT it’s entirely too easy to make in large quantities. Trust us, our minds were blown. You get the quality and quantity in one fell swoop here.

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Ingredients:

8 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
2 cups lime juice
4 cups chilled ginger ale

Mix 8 cups water, 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger in a heavy pan over medium heat; stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool completely; strain. In a large pitcher combine sugar syrup, 2 cups fresh lime juice and 4 cups chilled ginger ale. Serve over ice.

(Adjust ingredients according to how many guests you will be serving)

Ginger Pear Martini and Dark & Stormy

Want the perfect complementary ”His & Hers” drink for the reception? Look no further friends. The dainty Ginger Pear Martini and classic Dark & Stormy are right in front of you. Both require few ingredients, simple to make, they satisfy a variety of taste palettes, and are just plain lovely to look at.

Ingredients: Ginger Pear Martini

4 parts pear vodka
3 parts simple syrup
3 parts lemon juice
2 pieces fresh ginger
pear and candied ginger garnish

Muddle ginger in a shaker. Fill with ice cubes. Add pear vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with candied ginger and slice of pear.

Ingredients: Dark & Stormy