[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/5-marriage-equality-cocktails\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/5-marriage-equality-cocktails\/","headline":"5 Marriage Equality Cocktails","name":"5 Marriage Equality Cocktails","description":"By Brittny Drye When it\u2019s time to toast the future as husband and husband or wife and wife, offering a signature cocktail during the reception...","datePublished":"2012-03-20","dateModified":"2021-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-pie-cocktail-signature-gay-wedding-cocktail.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-pie-cocktail-signature-gay-wedding-cocktail.jpg","height":482,"width":588},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/5-marriage-equality-cocktails\/","about":["Planning"],"wordCount":452,"articleBody":"By Brittny DryeWhen it\u2019s time to toast the future as husband and husband or wife and wife, offering a signature cocktail during the reception not only cut costs, but infuses the couples\u2019 personality into the libations. So why not add some marriage equality spirit into your, well, spirits? Here are five cocktail recipes that toast to equality.\u00a0APPLE PIE COCKTAILPerfect for fall fetes, an apple pie cocktail is a nod to Ben & Jerry\u2019s Apple-y Ever After, their latest flavor dedication to marriage equality in the U.K.1\/2 ounce green apple puree1 1\/2 ounce Montecristo Spiced Rum1 ounce RHUMBAR daiquiri mix2 pieces dried green apple chipsDirections: Add apple puree, spiced rum, and daiquiri mix into a mixing glass. Shake and stir vigorously in ice. Strain and serve into a martini glass. Garnish with dried green apple chips.ANNIVERSARY COCKTAILBack in 2009, the Bostonist celebrated Massachusetts\u2019s fifth anniversary of legally recognizing same-sex marriage with a cocktail recipe adapted from a Manhattan variant.1 ounce gin1 ounce Armagnac1 ounce sweet vermouth2 dashes orange bittersDirections: Stir with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry, or leave it out in deference to Rachel Maddow.\u00a0LIBERTY AND EQUALITYFor a spring or summer soiree, a sweet Liberty and Equality libation will add a pop of color to your d\u00e9cor as well as be a tasty reminder to our rights.1\/2 ounce pomegranate liqueur1 ounce light rum1\/4 \u00a0ounce Blue Curacao1 teaspoon agave nectarMaraschino cherry, for garnishDirections: Pour pomegranate liqueur into a martini glass. In a cocktail shaker, add other ingredients except cherry and shake well. Slowly strain over pomegranate liqueur into martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.\u00a0GIVE A DAMN MARTINICreated by master mixologist\u2014\u201cThe Cocktail Guru\u201d\u2014Jonathan Pogash, the Give a Damn Martini is currently being offered in several hotspots around the country, with a portion of proceeds from on-premise sales benefiting the Give a Damn campaign on March 28th, in partnership with Van Gogh Vodka. Turn the inspiring cocktail into your signature spirit (and perhaps donate to the cause in your guests\u2019 honor in lieu of favors).1 1\/2 ounce Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat Vodka3\/4 ounce POM pomegranate juice3\/4 ounce Monin cinnamon syrupTop off with 1 1\/2 ounce sparkling wineDirections: Shake first three ingredients very well with ice and strain into a martini glass. Top off with chilled sparkling wine. Garnish with half orange wheel.\u00a0WHEN MARY MET SALLYThe perfect marriage of sweet and spice, the When Mary Met Sally drink was concocted by SKYY Vodka for a Los Angeles pride event. 3 ounces SKYY Vanilla1 ounces Frangelico  Splash of cream Directions: Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"5 Marriage Equality Cocktails","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/5-marriage-equality-cocktails\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]