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Bridal Briefs
Naughty or nice, I'd like one with ice

Q: We are hosting a bridal shower with a lingerie naughty theme and would like to know of any fun named or themed drinks that would be appropriate. Or just any good drinks that would fit the scene. Also, our color scheme is lavender and black, with black lace for the tables. So maybe there are drinks that are purple? Or called black lace? Sounds funny but we just wanted to have a good theme.

-- V. Payan, Montebello, California

A: You wouldn't believe the recipes I found for your party. With the rising popularity of lingerie showers, it shouldn't have been surprising to uncover these beauties. And the best part is they taste as good as they sound.

But first here are some things to keep in mind as you plan.

Try to keep the party in good taste. Once the glasses get passed out, sometimes inhibitions drop like, well, bust lines. Anything you wouldn't be afraid to model yourself in front of the group is fine.

Make sure it's all in good fun. The bride is already stressed out - she's getting married. Let her know you're getting the "funny business" out of your system now so her day will go off without a hitch.

Take it easy. Most of these drinks are only mildly intoxicating and all are easy to prepare. Try and choose two or three cocktails and one special punch for the event. And have plenty of water available too.

Now follow this link to our Lingerie cocktails.

Cheers!
Miss Cocktail

Lingerie Cocktails
B. V. D. Cocktail	3/4 oz dry gin 3/4 oz dark rum 3/4 oz French vermouth In a mixing glass, stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 ounce cocktail glass.
Between the Sheets	1 oz Bacardi rum 1/2 oz Cognac 3 oz passionfruit juice* 1/2 oz lime juice Combine in shaker with ice. Serve in rocks glass with lime and cherry.
Black Lace	2 oz black sambuca 1 oz creme de banana 1 oz peach schnapps 1/2 lemon In a shaker filled with ice, squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon. Add spirits and shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glasses..
Bliss	2 liters pink lemonade 8 oz vodka 4 oz blue Curacao Chill all ingredients. Combine in a large bowl or pitcher. Serve in a tall glass filled with ice.
Bustier	1/2 oz apricot brandy 1/2 oz amaretto 3 oz pineapple juice fill sprite dash grenadine Shake spirits and juice with crushed ice. Strain into tall glass filled with ice. Fill with sprite and top with a dash of grenadine. Garnish with a cherry.
Kiss In The Dark	3/4 oz dry gin 3/4 oz wild cherry brandy 3/4 oz French vermouth In a mixing glass, stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 ounce cocktail glass.
Little Red Teddy	750 ml champagne 16 oz cranberry juice 4 oz cointreau Chill all ingredients. Combine in a large punchbowl or pitcher. Serve immediately in champagne flutes or punch glasses. (May use sparkling cider instead of champagne.)
Little Red Teddy Shooter	4 oz vodka 1 oz chambord 1 oz white creme de cacao Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into four shot glasses.
Maiden's Blush	1 lime 1 1/2 oz dark rum 1 oz ruby red grapefruit 3 tsp powdered sugar 1 dash bitters Squeeze juice of one lime into shaker filled with ice. Add additional ingreients and shake well. Strain into 4 ounce cocktail glass.
Purple Panties	2 oz vodka 1 oz triple sec 1 oz pineapple juice 1 oz grape juice fill seltzer Shake spirits and juice with crushed ice. Strain into tall glass filled with ice. Fill with seltzer and garnish with a lime wheel.
Satin Sheets	1 1/2 oz light rum 1 1/2 oz brandy splash cointreau splash Roses lime juice Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into 3 ounce cocktail glass.
Silk Panties	3 oz vodka 3 oz peach schnapps Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into four shot glasses.
Silk Stockings	1 1/2 oz tequila 1 oz creme de cacao 1 1/2 oz cream dash grenadine Shake ingredients with crushed ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Wedding Belle	1/4 orange 1/4 oz wild cherry brandy 3/4 oz dry gin 3/4 oz Dubonnet In a mixing glass, stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 ounce cocktail glass.

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