Shake It Up!

The COUTURE COCKTAIL from SIGNATURE DAVID!

// February 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // General

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EVERY BRIDE WANTS TO DAZZLE HER GUESTS…Amazing venue, jaw dropping dress, killer cake, mouth watering menu, exquisite flowers!  Great, but they’ve all been done before!  When the routine wedding checklist has gotten old hat, why not make your day unforgettable…with a COUTURE COCKTAIL! 

Today, the COUTURE COCKTAIL is the MUST-HAVE item at any important event.  It’s personalized…it’s unique…it’s pure genius in a glass. 

What better way to invite your guests to HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES than to offer them a spectacular cocktail created just  for your day?!?

I love taking the ordinary event and making it the extraordinary experience!  I have created cocktail magic for countless brides and grooms.  WHAT CAN I CREATE FOR YOU?

Cheers!  David

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Signature David LOVES “The Shadow Room”!!!

// February 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Food and Drink, General, News

shadow room 1The Shadow Room…think chic and trendy Manhattan lounge without all the attitude!  That’s what I  love about the Shadow Room…in my opinion, the best thing to hit the Connecticut bar scene in years!   Owners Nick Cacaci and David Gere have done it right.  They’ve taken a fabulous cocktail menu added some a great late night bites and wrapped it all inside an incredibly comfortable and inviting  space featuring ever changing art exhibits and some of the hottest DJ’s on the East Coast.  The staff is friendly, talented and accomodating and the guests, well, they are alway in a party mood!  So, the next time you find yourself in Connecticut make sure to stop by the Shadow Room.  Oh, and you have to try a cocktail called “the Grapes of Wrath”…it’s outrageously delicious!

The Shadow Room is located at 170 Main Street in Middletown, CT. 

Cheers!  David

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I’m Back on “BETTER CONNECTICUT”!

// February 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Events, General, News

Better 2I’m back!  Look for me this Friday, February 12th, as I shake up my two new Valentine’s Day creations, “CUPID’S ARROW” and “BAD ROMANCE”  for Better Buddy Teresa Labarbera on Channel 3′s  BETTER CONNECTICUT.  The air time is 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, so set your DVR.  For those of you who don’t reside in the Hartford and New Haven, CT viewing area, don’t fret, I’ll be posting the videos later in the day on Friday!  And if you want to taste the real thing, stop by ultra cool and hip Shadow Room @ 170 Main Street in fabulous downtown Middletown, CT, they’ll be shaking these cocktails all weekend.  Many thanks to Nick and David at the Shadow Room for making this shoot possible!

Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!  David

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Be Still My Heart! Presenting “CUPID’S ARROW”!

// February 8th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Events, Food and Drink, Recipes, Seasonal/Holiday

cupids Arrow 2Searching for the perfect signature cocktail to capture someone’s heart?  Well, look no further than my “CUPID’S ARROW” martini.  It’s a sumptuous and sexy way to say “I love you!”

Here’s how you make it…

Mull 3 to 4 large fresh strawberries in a cocktail shaker.  Add crushed ice to the shaker and combine 1 1/2 oz of lemon vodka, a hefty splash of Cointreau and 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice.  Shake vigorously and strain ingredients into a well-chilled martini glass.  Drizzle Chambord through the center the cocktail creating a secondary layer at the bottom.  Slice a strawberry on the bias and skewer on a metal pick and lay it on the top of the cocktail. 

Light a fire, dim the lights and let “CUPID’S ARROW” slay your lover’s heart!

Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!  David

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Signature David presents “BAD ROMANCE”…the Ultimate Indulgent Valentine’s Day Cocktail!

// February 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Events, Food and Drink, General, Recipes, Seasonal/Holiday

Bad Romance 3Feeling a tad bitter this Valentine’s Day?  Have you been scorned by your true love?  I can tell you we’ve all been there!  So, to hell with candy and flowers and romantic dinners.  Here’s to celebrating yourself!  I’ve created the perfect cocktail for your very own Valentine’s Day celebration!  It’s called “BAD ROMANCE” and it’s deliciously dripping in self indulgence!

Here’s how you make it…

Fill a rocks glass with ice and combine 2 oz of Patron Cafe Tequila and 1 oz of Frangelica hazelnut liqueur.  Stir lightly.  Pour 1 1/2 oz of  White Godiva liqueur over ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until frothy.  Strain contents over the bottom side of a spoon onto the inside rim of the glass.  Garnish with chocolate shavings.  

Invite some friends over, turn up the Lady Gaga and celebrate the day!

Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!  David

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“CUPID’S ARROW” and “BAD ROMANCE”…the Perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktails coming soon from Signature David!

// January 26th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // General

hot coupleValetine’s Day is just around the corner and I have two fabulous new cocktails to share with you…. “CUPID’S ARROW” and “BAD ROMANCE”!!!!

For those of you in the mood for love, think  “CUPID’S ARROW”,  a  sinfully sumptuous melding of fresh strawberries, cranberry and Chambord, that’s sure to melt the heart of your true love.

Is  your love life on hiatus?  Are you rebounding from a love gone wrong?  Then “BAD ROMANCE” is the perfect concoction for those who want to take a decadent dip into pool of self- indulgence.  It’s all about chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate and treating yourself to something special. 

I’ll be presenting both cocktails on Monday, February 1st!  

Love to you all!  David

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“WINTER DREAMS”!!! The Latest Holiday Cocktail from Signature David!

// December 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // Events, Food and Drink, General, News, Recipes, Seasonal/Holiday

PINKCandyCaneFinalWhite (2)Presenting “WINTER DREAMS”, my newest and most sinfully delicious Christmas Cocktail!  It willl make you think of those magical moments when you were a kid and you woke up on Christmas morning to a sleigh full of presents from Santa AND a foot of new fallen snow to play in…the PERFECT Christmas!

Here’s how you make it.  Oh, and by the way, you might want to double up this recipe as it’s hard to have just one!

Signature David’s “Winter Dreams”

1 oz. Grey Goose vodka, 2 1/2 oz Chambord, 1 1/2 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Splash of half and half.

Combine vodka and Chambord over chipped ice and shake vigorously.  Strain into a well-chilled martini glass.  Pour Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur and half and half over a shake full of ice and, again, shake vigrously…until contents is very frothy.   Stain contents over the underide of a spoon onto the lip of the glass, creating a top layer on the cocktail.

Start a roaring fire, sit back, take a sip (0r three!  and enjoy the magic of Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

David

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Back on BETTER TV! Shaking Up Holiday Cheer!!!

// December 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // Events, Food and Drink, General, News, Recipes, Seasonal/Holiday

IMG_0428This past Tuesday, I had the honor of once again appearing as a guest on the nationally syndicated lifetstyle and entertainment show BETTER!   I had a blast with BETTER  reporter, Rhiannon Ally, shaking up my world famous “WHITE CHRISTMAS MARTINI” and my brand new “LAST CALL COCKTAIL”!, inspired for and by all those on the fly holiday hosts and hostesss who need a elegant but easy to make cocktail for those last minute holiday guests.  All the ingredients in the “LAST CALL” can easily be found within arms reach in any home dressed for the holidays.

Here’s how you make each cocktail….

Signature David’s “White Christmas Martini”

1 1/2 oz 42Below vodka, 1 1/2 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, 1 oz half and half, Drizzle of Chambord, Drizzle of Frangelico

Combine ingredients in a shaker over crushed ice. Shake well (until frothy!!!) and strain into a well-chilled marinti glass. Screwer three plump raspberries on a white birch twig and lay across the top of martini glass. Dust the raspberries with confectioner’s sugar.

Signature David’s “Last Call Cocktail”

1 oz 42Below vodka, 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice, 1 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice, Champagne

Combine all ingredients with the exception of the champagne over a shaker filled with ice and shake well.  Strain into a champagne flute and top with two the three ounces of champagne (depending on the size of your glass).  Garnish with an orange peel skewered on a metal pick.

Thanks, again, to Rhiannon and all the great folks at BETTER.   The Christmas show will air on Christmas Eve, so be sure to check your tv listings for your local station and air time.  You can also visit the BETTER website at www.better.tv  for more information or to view the videos on line. 

Merry Christmas, everyone!

David

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Become a Fan of My Facebook “SIGNATURE DAVID” Fan Page!!!

// November 18th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Events, General, News

dave1aIf you’re on Facebook, you are going to want to  become part of all the excitement surrounding my new “Signature David” Fan Page.  It’s packed with lots of updates on my comings and goings, my new fabulous and exciting cocktail creations, and great  ideas on entertaining whether you are planning an “event for the ages” or simply a host or  hostess on the go!

Click on the link at the bottom of this post to become part of the fun.

See you on all on Facebook!

Cheers!

David

Click here to join my fan page:   www.facebook.com/signaturedavid2

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What Can I Create For You?

// November 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // General, News, Seasonal/Holiday

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The ultimate signature event requires a  “SIGNATURE DAVID” signature cocktail. Let me create the perfect cocktail creation for your special event. I have created one of a kind masterpieces for events for Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Toby Keith, Disney and MTV and, of course, those very special brides-to-be who want to mark their special day with a cocktail that will have guests talking for years to come. I will work with you to create a masterpiece that is unique to you and your event and when the day is over the recipe is yours and yours alone. I promise never to make the drink again. Just like that and you have your very own “Signature David” creation. This is the “MUST HAVE ACCESSORY” for anyone planning a special event or wedding this year.

The holiday season is fast approaching and Signature David also offers full service bartending services to make your event a truly memorable one. 

Send me a note on my contact page or call  me directly at (860) 759-0389 to find out more or set up a private consultation.  Let me shake something up…just for you!

Cheers! 

David

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