Signature Cocktail

styled by Taylor Bennett 
photograph by Kelly Moore Clark

Serving up his and hers cocktails is a fun and playful way to add a personalized touch to your nuptial celebration.  

(HERS) SOMETHING OLD FASHIONED

2 ounces bourbon
2 dashes angostura bitters
1 teaspoon blackberry simple syrup 
Fresh blackberries for garnish

To make syrup combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and stir. Add fresh blackberries (be generous). Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer. Smash berries and strain into a jar. 

To make the drink. Add bourbon into a rocks glass with angostura bitters and syrup. Stir gently. Add in one block of ice and garnish with fresh blackberries. 

(HIS) GINNING GROOM

2 ounces gin
1 teaspoon of lime juice
1 teaspoon basil simple syrup 
Splash of soda
Lime wedge and basil for garnish

To make syrup combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and stir. Add fresh basil. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer. Strain into a jar.

Add gin, lime juice and simple syrup to a mixer. Shake and strain over ice. Splash with soda and add garnish to finish.