Here at SMP, we’re no strangers to a perfectly crafted cocktail. But perhaps equally important as the yummy concoction is the glassware it’s served in. I’m talking about those gorgeous pieces sitting on your registry, waiting to be put to use. So in honor of Macy’s Registry to Reality, we whipped up 4 signature cocktails to complement each Macy’s glass we love with easy peasy recipes so you can do the same!
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For the Cocktail:
6 oz Cointreau
2 oz lime juice
4 oz ginger syrup*
12 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1 bottle ginger ale
1 grapefruit
For the Ginger Syrup:
4 oz fresh ginger
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
*To make the ginger syrup: Slice the ginger into thin slices, then chop those slices into smaller chunks. In a small saucepan, heat the ginger, water, and sugar. Stir until mixed, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Syrup can keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Mix all ingredients except ginger ale in a cocktail shaker. Fill 4 highball glasses with ice, then pour mixture evenly in each glass. Top each glass with ginger ale and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
GLASS INSPIRATION | For this girly, fruity sip we knew the kate spade new york Two of a Kind Barware Collection would be the best glass for the job!
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For the Cocktail:
4 oz limoncello
2 oz lemon juice
4 oz honey syrup
1 bottle of champagne
For Honey Syrup:
½ cup honey
½ cup water
*To make the honey syrup: In a small saucepan, heat the honey, then add in water. Stir until mixed then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Rub a wedge of lemon around the rim of each champagne glass and roll in sugar to lightly sugar the rim. Mix limoncello, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a large glass then pour evenly into each champagne glass. Top each glass with champagne.
GLASS INSPIRATION | Choosing the Lenox Tuscany Classics Collection for this sophisticated, Italian-inspired cocktail was a total no-brainer!
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For Almond Syrup:
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
2 tsp almond extract
For Cocktail:
8 oz Vodka
4 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
4 oz Almond Syrup*
12 splashes of Angostura Bitters
Juice squeezed from 4 Oranges
12 Orange slices
*To make the almond syrup: Mix the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add in almond extract stir thoroughly. Let cool to room temperature.
Pour the vodka, grapefruit juice, orange juice, bitters, and almond syrup into a Cocktail shaker and shake thoroughly. Crush 4 slices of orange in the bottom of each highball glass and fill with ice. Pour cocktail evenly in each glass.
GLASS INSPIRATION | With its clean and classic lines, the Mikasa Barware, Cheers Collection could not have been the most perfect fit for our orange blossom cocktail.
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For Honey Syrup:
½ cup honey
½ cup water
For Cocktail:
8oz Vodka
4oz Pear Liqueur
4oz Lemon Juice
4oz Honey Syrup*
4 splashes of Angostura Bitters
1 bottle of champagne
*To make the honey syrup: In a small saucepan, heat the honey, then add in water. Stir until mixed then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Combine all ingredients except the champagne in a Cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Strain into four champagne or coupe glasses, and top each glass with champagne.
GLASS INSPIRATION | For a special occasion cocktail like the Honey Pear Sparkler, you need glassware that speaks for itself. Luckily Macy’s Waterford Stemware, Lismore Diamond Toasting Flutes did just the trick!
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Ready to let these gorgeous glasses hold your newlywed cocktails? Head over the Macy’s to get started on crafting the registry of your dreams (cocktail glasses, included!) And if you’re looking for even more Macy’s Registry to Reality inspiration, have a peek on SMP Living plus our Macy’s Pinterest board!
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Macy’s Glasses Used for Signature Cocktails: kate spade new york Two of a Kind Barware Collection | Lenox Tuscany Classics Collection | Mikasa Barware, Cheers Collection | Waterford Stemware, Lismore Diamond Toasting Flutes
