[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/cocktails-to-toast-121212\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/cocktails-to-toast-121212\/","headline":"Cocktails to Toast 12\/12\/12","name":"Cocktails to Toast 12\/12\/12","description":"By Brittny Drye Special sequential dates are always heavily circled on the calendar as popular wedding dates, such as July 7, 2007 (07-07-07) and September...","datePublished":"2012-12-04","dateModified":"2021-06-30","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\/12-12-12-wedding-cocktails.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-12-12-wedding-cocktails.jpg","height":943,"width":478},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/cocktails-to-toast-121212\/","about":["Planning"],"wordCount":652,"articleBody":" By Brittny DryeSpecial sequential dates are always heavily circled on the calendar as popular wedding dates, such as July 7, 2007 (07-07-07) and September 9, 2009 (09-09-09). Even though December 12 falls on a Wednesday this year, it hasn\u2019t kept couples from planning on tying the knot on this once-in-a-century phenomenon of a date (it\u2019s also considered lucky!).If you plan on getting married on this special date, consider having your signature cocktail inspired by 12\/12\/12. Check out these five delicious cocktail recipes.THE LUCKY ONEToast to a life of good luck and good fortune with this lucky cocktail on 12\/12\/12 concocted with Seagram’s Escapes.One 11.2 ounce bottle Seagram’s Escapes Peach Fuzzy Navel10 ounces dry sparkling wine6 ounces lemonadeServe over ice and garnish with a slice of lemonDRAGON’S HEARTInspired by the Chinese Year of the Dragon, mixologist Ektoras Binikos of Art and Spirit Mixology in New York City, uses a fine dark-aged rum from Panama to create this exotic cocktail.1 1\/2 ounce of Ron Abuelo 12 A\u00f1os1\/2 ounce of Domain de Canton3\/4 ounce of Mezcal3\/4 ounce of elderflower cordial, syrup (* mint\/citrus syrup)1 1\/2 ounce of blood orange juice3 lime wedges5 drops of angostura bittersIn a shaker muddle lime wedges, elderflower cordial and 3 drop of bitters. Add ice, Ron Abuelo 12 A\u00f1os, Domain de Canton, mezcal and blood orange juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with two drops of angostura bitters and a blood orange slice.*For the Mint\/Citrus syrup (optional)1 bunch mint, approximately 3 ounces, rinsed, with roots trimmed.2 tablespoons each: fresh lemon, orange and lime juice.2 cups sugar1 cup waterPlace the mint, juice, sugar and water in a small saucepan stir and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and syrup is slightly thickened, about five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the mint and transfer to an air-tight container. Refrigerate syrup until ready to use. Can be made up to two weeks in advance.12-CLOVE, CINNAMON AND FRUIT CIDER FLOATAdapted from a Betty Crocker recipe, Aviva Samuels of Kiss the Planner makes this seasonal libation adult-friendly. \u00a01 gallon apple cider 2\/3 cup  sugar 2 teaspoons whole allspice 12 whole cloves 2 cups spiced rum 2  cinnamon sticks , 3 inches long In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat all  ingredients to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes. Strain  punch through sieve or colander. Pour into small heatproof container.  Add spiced rum and stir. Place a scoop of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream  in large serving mugs; add hot rum\/cider and garnish with additional  cinnamon sticks if desired.Makes 32 servings.Photo credit: Kimpton Hotels & RestaurantsBOOKSTORE BAR’S IRISH HOOKERBookstore Bar in Seattle, Wa., created a drink just for the occasion using Knappogue Castle 12-year Irish whiskey to play off of the number 12.Combine Knappogue Castle 12-year Irish whiskey, Punt e Mes vermouth, aperol, maraschino liqueur and orange bitters.MAYAN COFFEESandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, located steps from an ancient Mayan  archeological site with a staff that includes actual Mayan descendants,  has created the quintessential Xtabentun cocktail that is perfect for the colder months. A clever take on the Irish Coffee,  Sandos’ “Mayan Coffee” won’t disappoint and gives a nod to the Mayan calendar that ends this month. 1 shot of espresso1 ounce of Kahlua1 1\/2 ounces of Mayan Liquor XtabentunWhipped creamChocolate syrupCoffee MugCocktail Glass for the flaming processPour a shot of espresso into the coffee mug,  mixing it with hot water until you have reached mid-cup. Pour the Kahlua  and the Xtabentun into the cocktail glass and  flame them. Finally pour the flamed liqueur into the mug where you have  the coffee. To decorate, add whipped cream, chocolate syrup or chocolate  chips, cherry or whatever  you would like.Brittny Drye is the senior editor at Equally Wed, the nation’s premier online magazine for gay and lesbian weddings and honeymoons. 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