Love and Lobster Coastal New England Weddings

Many couples choose to serve a special cocktail at their wedding reception to add a shot of personality to the standard bar lineup. If your personality is sweet and fresh with a hint of spice, we’ve got the drink for you.

Leah Chamberlin of the Old Port Sea Grille in Portland recently took home top honors at the 2011 Cold River Bartenders Bash with her cheers-worthy cucumber martini. With a base of Maine-made gin and a finish of sparkling sake, this cocktail’s got New England roots and international appeal.

Cucumber Martini

Muddle mint and several slices cucumber in a martini shaker

Fill the shaker with ice, then add 1.5 oz. Cold River Gin, a splash of grapefruit juice, a splash of lime juice, and 1 oz. simple syrup. Shake.

Strain into a martini glass rimmed with sugar and diced dried jalapeno

Top with a floater of sparkling sake