A FROZEN "IN COLD BLOOD"

I was asked to create a frozen cocktail for a chic soiree two weeks ago. I chose to make a frozen version of my summer cooler: IN COLD BLOOD. The cocktail was designed and garnished to compliment the host's interior decor. The flavors include Fresh Tangerine Juice, Clementine Vodka, Italian Blood Orange Soda and a Cardamum Simple Syrup.

SIGNATURE WEDDING COCKTAILS

Theresa and Chris celebrated their amazing Garden Themed Wedding with a rich color scheme of Mandarin Orange and Warm Gold. These beautiful photos of Theresa & Chris and their Signature Cocktail, "LOVE IN BLOOM" were taken by photographer Autumn Lin.

See what The Knot website said:

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/71398/detailview.aspx?id=71398&type=3&MsdVisit=1

For your original and extraordinary Signature Wedding Cocktails contact Herb Westphalen, "The Wedding Mixologist TM" at www.SignatureCocktailCreations.com, or call 212-684-6521.

THE WEDDING MIXOLOGIST

With the 2010 Wedding Season in full gear, it's time for you & your love to commission your unique Signature Wedding Cocktail from Herb Westphalen, "The Wedding Mixologist TM".

Don't just have a meaningless drink, somebody else's common concoction. WOW your guests with a delicious, exquisite and personal cocktail for your most important day!

Your original libation is custom designed to tell your story, fit your theme, reflect your colors and excite your guests. Your Signature Wedding Cocktail is paired with a beautifully designed and framed display document to share its special meaning.

Call or email today to set up your private appointment and launch one of the most celebrated elements for your wonderful wedding!

P: 212-684-6521

E: Herb@SignatureCocktailCreations.com

W: SignatureCocktailCreations.com

NEW HOLIDAY COCKTAILS

"HOLIDAY COFFEE RUSH"

It’s bad enough you have to push your way through shopping hell, but you shouldn’t have to deal with lazy-ass clerks. Speed things up and slap him into work mode with a “Holiday Coffee Rush.”

2 oz Svedka VANILLA Vodka

2 oz Cold Coffee

1 oz Coffee liqueur

Dash of Cinnamon

Shake with ice, pour into a tall glass, dust with cinnamon

"HOLLY BERRY TINI"

When that freaky Goth cousin shows up ready to get “all like dead and everything”, offer them a “Holly Berry Tini” to shut them up. Remind them that holly berries are poisonous and they’ll drink these all night.

2 oz Svedka Vodka

1 oz White Cranberry juice

½ oz Green Tea liqueur

½ oz Sour Apple liqueur

½ oz Green Melon liqueur

Dried Cranberries

Shake with ice, strain into martini glass, cranberries for garnish

"FRUITCAKE ON THE ROCKS"

Your traditionally cheap neighbor usually drops by with one of last year’s “door-stops”, I mean Fruit Cakes. Hit them over the head with it and relax with the only one worth having: “Fruitcake on the Rocks.” And as Rose Nyland said: “Christmas without Fruitcake is like ST. Sigmond’s Day without the Headless Boy!”

1 oz Svedka CITRON Vodka

2 oz Apple juice

½ oz Hazelnut liqueur

½ oz Pear liqueur

1/4 tsp Brown Sugar

Dash of Angostura Bitters

Candied Cherry

Shake with ice, pour into rocks glass, cherry for garnish

"FROSTY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE"

You’ve just watched your lover open his or her gift from you; tickets to Aruba. You then open their gift to you; a fire extinguisher for your kitchen. It’s time to treat yourself to a decadent “Frosty Chocolate Truffle”. The romance has gone cold, why shouldn’t the hot chocolate?

1 1/2 oz Svedka RASPBERRY Vodka

3 oz Skim Milk

1 Tsp Chocolate Syrup

1/2 oz Raspberry liqueur

Marshmallow

Shake with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, marshmallow for garnish

"EGG SNOG"

When you must deal with a schnockered relative, join them in style with an “EggSnog”. They go down smooth, and so will you.

1 oz Svedka CLEMENTINE Vodka

½ oz Ginger Liqueur

3 oz Eggnog

Dash of ground Cloves

Shake with ice, strain into festive tumbler, dust with ground cloves

All cocktails and recipes are Trade Marked and Copyright Herb Westphalen 2009

NEXT Magazine, here in NYC, asked me to create 5 new HOLIDAY COCKTAILS to get you through this crazy time of year. These will help you deal with all the nut-jobs you encounter while shopping, dining and visiting.

My best wishes go out to all of you for a healthy, happy and prosperous holiday season and New Year!

MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY

I was recently interviewed for an article on MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY for "Nightclub & Bar" online magazine. Please just click the above link to read the feature.

One of the many things I discussed with writer Kelly Magyarics was the use of uncommon elements in cocktails; such as "The Cotton Candy Martini" I developed for a West Village restaurant. This libation blends EFFEN Black Cherry Vodka, Vanilla Vodka and orange liqueur.

PINK WEDDING COCKTAILS

The current issue of "I Do for Brides" magazine features one of my "Pink Wedding Cocktails" on page 64. It is the "Champagne Berry" created for a wedding in North Carolina using the Bride's Pink & Purple wedding theme. The fresh strawberry garnish is dusted with a gleaming purple sugar.

Check out more on my website: www.SignatureCocktailCreations.com

Here are a few more of my delicious and PINK signature wedding cocktails:

"The Pink Princess"

was created to reflect the subtile color of Princess Diana's wedding gown.

"The Godiva Pinkie"

is a dessert bar favorite; Vanilla Ice Cream, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur and Luscious Framboise.

"The Pink Garden"

created for a Florida Garden Wedding, embellishes the drink with an edible carnation garnish.

SIGNATURE WEDDING COCKTAILS

Wow, Theresa and Chris just had their amazing wedding at the New York Botanical Gardens. The lush floral theme was the inspiration for their Signature Wedding Cocktail: LOVE IN BLOOM.

The event colors were Mandarin Orange and Gold, featured in the drink. An edible orange flower accented the floral motif as the cocktail's garnish.

They were so kind in a note to me. Here's what they had to say:

Herb,

We just wanted to reach out to tell you that the drink was a huge hit at the wedding!

We are going to send you a picture for your collection when we get them back.

Thanks for everything. It was so great working with you. It was one of the best things we did.

Thank you Theresa and Chris! Many years of love and happiness to you.