Blushing Bride

Friday, March 23, 2012


Audrey, our visitor last weekend, remarked on our liquor cabinet, teasing me that it was exactly what you'd all expect to see from someone who posts a weekly cocktail. Believe it or not, I try to steer clear of drinks I don't already have the ingredients for (or couldn't get with relative ease), as well as things John won't let us keep in the house, including peach schnapps, watermelon Pucker and sour mix. I usually see the Blushing Bride listed as a Champagne cocktail with forbidden peach schnapps, but this recipe, courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings, was too delicious to pass up!


Blushing Bride

2 oz passion-fruit nectar
3 oz Champagne
1/2 teaspoon grenadine

Pour chilled passion-fruit nectar in a flute. Carefully add chilled Champagne and grenadine; don't stir, but allow to blend.


Notes: As always, pick less pricey Prosecco or Cava for a Champagne cocktail; you'll never taste the difference. No need to sugar the rim, but it certainly does look pretty–cheers to a wonderful spring weekend, and a very happy birthday to Audrey!

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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Lena, I always live to visit on Fridays because you always have a fancy yet super easy cocktail to make. I love the color of this one, so girly. You made me laugh with the comment about John forbidding the peach schnapps... I think this is a guy thing :)

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  2. Ana DegenaarMarch 23, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love prosecco. Nobody gets why but I just do. I drink it... make desserts with it and this evening I will make some blushing brides for my friends... Thank you! Happy weekend!

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  3. LucindaMarch 23, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Have a LOVELY weekend Miss Lena....Those cocktails are absolutely beautiful....I would definitely sugar them since I have an extreme sugar problem!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Anything with champagne is fine with me :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Another champagne cocktail- love! Enjoy your weekend~

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  6. Nicole JeannetteMarch 23, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Looks delicious! I might steal this for my MOH for my bridal shower! :)

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  7. Tiffany KadaniMarch 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    The color! EEP! The color!

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  8. AlexaMarch 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Oooh I'd be tempted to switch from my usual mimosa to one of these!

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  9. LisaMarch 23, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    John and I already have made plans to cook up some crab claws in a passion fruit butter sauce when I visit him next week...I think I may have to use some of the passion-fruit nectar for some pink cocktails too! Think he'll get suspicious if I ask him to buy grenadine? :P xoxox

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  10. LaicieMarch 23, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    This looks so delicious... and I'm sure I would be unbelievably jealous of your liquor cabinet... I know it has to be fantastic!

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  11. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    enjoy the weekend... love the color of this drink!

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  12. AmberMarch 23, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    sounds yummy and whats wrong with a little peach schnapps :)

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  13. Joie de VivMarch 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Lena! This is such a gorgeous drink from name to color! Have you tried X-rated? It's my favorite with passion fruit liqueur. Now not sure where to get passion fruit nectar on its own to make this?

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  14. Amanda {The Uncrafter}March 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Oh my GOSH, Lena. These look so refreshing. Mmm. :)

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  15. kate March 23, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous color!! So fun!
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  16. rachelMarch 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    oh, my. this looks amazing! have a wonderful weekend :)

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  17. Laura *You Stir Me*March 23, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    oh goodness, I bet your home bar is magical. This cocktail would be adorable for a bridal shower...love it!

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  18. katieMarch 23, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I would love to see that liquor cabinet of yours! these drinks look amazing.

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  19. ashley nicole catherineMarch 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    oh don't these look amazing?? they would be perfect for a bridal shower! xo

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  20. jenMarch 24, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    i am writing this one down! love it for a signature drink at a bridal shower!

    life spelled jen

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  21. RebeccaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    happy birthday to audrey! sounds like the perfect form of celebration too :)

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  22. SigneMarch 25, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    These both look and sound amazing ♥

    Happy Sunday Lena :)
    Signe

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  23. Wander.LustMarch 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    What a simple and delicious recipe, thanks for sharing and happy sunday!

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  24. AprilMarch 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Sounds delicious. Oh goodness. I could do this, right? haha

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  25. LyMarch 26, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    This cocktail looks so pretty and I beat it's super delicious! Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Naomi GoodmanMarch 27, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Do know I'm steeling this for an upcoming wedding...keep 'em coming doll face! xo

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  27. NikkiMarch 29, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Yes this sounds amazing! Might have to make it for my friends wedding day toast!

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  28. Rachel ElizabethApril 5, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I'm a fan of anything with champagne it in. This sounds really good and different.

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  29. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Is it possible to make this in a beverage dispenser or is it too delicate of a recipe? I would love to serve this at my wedding.

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  30. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Is it possible to make this in a beverage dispenser or is it too delicate of a recipe? I would love to serve this at my wedding.

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  31. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love the colors!

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