Cocktail Recipes: King of Pops

King of Pops

King of Pops is a relatively new group, that makes extraordinary, very yummy and unique popsicles. The group is based in Atlanta, and is coming on strong all over the Southeast. We have worked with them on events, and naturally all the guests were raving about how wonderfully delicious they were. For the Athens townie, you may have seen their chocolate sea-salt popsicles or margarita ones for sale at Transmet and places alike.

Well last night, I met the Charleston branch. The Charleston Bridal Association hosted a networking event allowing the vendors to show off their goods. What better way for King of Pops to do that than a “Poptail”? They combined a blueberry, cranberry or raspberry, mint lemonade garnished with a lemon slice, fresh blueberries, some mint AND a popsicle in that flavor as a stirrer. My heart was instantly won over, and I am absolutely kicking myself for not getting a picture of their creation.

Photo courtesy of King of Pops Facebook

Photo courtesy of King of Pops Facebook

King of Pops uses seasonal ingredients for their tasty creations and also serves some flavors year-round. If you want to use them for your event, they can even create a custom concoction. The best part is… Epting Events can arrange all of this for you in Georgia, North and South Carolina!

Here are some of their flavors (There are over a 100!):
Arnold Palmer
Banana Puddin’
Chocolate Sea Salt
Coconut Lemongrass
Grapefruit Mint
Mexican Chocolate
Raspberry Lime
Strawberry Lemonade

If you’re dying to try one, (which if you’re not,you’re crazy) you can find them in local restaurants in Athens and Atlanta, for sale on the street in Folly Beach, SC and around Asheville, NC. Check out their website for their exact locations.

Photo courtesy of King of Pops Facebook

We can’t wait to see what they come up with next, and to have them at an event again soon! Stay tuned for a Real Wedding post with King of Pops working it!

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Refreshing Cocktails Recipes Created by Harry’s own, Emmanuel Stone

Some of the boys from Harry’s enjoyed the first, sunny Sunday in a while at Oak Meadows Farm, home of Emmanuel Stone, Harry’s head chef and one of the partners. They were busy practicing for the upcoming cornhole tournament at Loco’s on March 28, 2010. In order to fully enjoy their afternoon in the sun, Emmanuel created some cocktails for the perfect afternoon, Latin Gin Fizzes and Orange Marmalade Martinis.

Latin Gin Fizz:
1 oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Freshly, Squeezed Lime Juice
4 thin slices of Serrano Pepper
5 to 7 Cilantro Leaves
1 ½ oz. Gin (He recommends Plymouth)
1 ½ oz. Club Soda
A glass of Ice

Lightly muddle simple syrup, lime juice, Serrano pepper and cilantro.
Top with gin and club soda.
Add ice and stir.

Orange Marmalade Martini:
1 ½ oz. Gin
1 TBSP Orange Marmalade
¾ of oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 Dashes Orange Bitters (He recommends Regan’s No. 6)
Ice

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled, cocktail glass.

These refreshing, weekend cocktails are a great way to enjoy your afternoon on a farm or at your next dinner party.

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Personalize Your Wedding Menu: The Signature Drink

If you are what you eat, and you want your wedding to reflect you and your fiance’s personality, then a great place to add a personal touch is in the wedding menu. Think about the foods the two of you enjoy, the region where your wedding will be and the theme or feel of the wedding.

When we began to plan our wedding, the menu was one of the most important parts of the reception for my husband and I. This week and next, I will go through the ways we personalized our menu and how special the reception was in part because of these little touches.  

Our wedding ceremony and reception for 250 were held outdoors in the spring, just one month ago! The ceremony was held in a sunken garden and the reception under a tent in the front lawn. As soon as the ceremony ended we wanted the fun to begin! Guests were handed cold Mint Mojitos served in mason jars courtesy of Emmanuel Stone as they left the sunken garden following the ceremony.  We also had Vanilla Lemonade and Sweet Peach Tea on hand. Mojitos are special to Zack and I because we drank them on our first date.  The Mojitos were delicious, one guest quoted “nectar from the gods”, and were a great way to set the tone and get the party started  ( Thanks Emmanuel!).

Recipe: The Classic Mint Mojito

Made to Order Mojitos

2 oz white rum

4 chunks of lime – (Cut each lime in half, across its’ axis.  Cut each half lime into four pieces.)

2 teaspoons superfine sugar

6 mint leaves

2 oz club soda

Place lime & mint into a Double Rocks glass.  Add 2 teaspoons of superfine sugar.  Using a muddling stick, press the juice from the limes.  In the process, this should mix with the sugar.  Add 2 oz rum.  Fill the glass with ice and Shake.  Pour into glass, top with club soda and serve.  Garnish with mint or lime slice.

Quantity Recipe that makes 17 drinks      

1 liter bottle rum

½ liter simple syrup

17 oz Fresh Lime Juice

1 liter club soda

Mint leaves for garnish

Combine Rum, Lime Juice & Simple Syrup, well before serving combine with 1.5 pounds (1/4 bag) ice.  Let the drink sit long enough to chill properly.*  Set-out your glasses, fill each with 6 mint leaves.  Muddle the mint leave gently.  Pour pre-mixed cocktail  to fill halfway.  Stir and top with nugget ice

* Stay tuned, we will continue this series for the rest of the week! Also, my wedding will be featured on Our Blog of Love
as well as OnceWed
Please check it out!

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