My signature Drink

I read a book that talked about having a signature look, scent, drink, meal etc. Basically you try to choose your perfect one thing in each area that you always have, will be known for, can always fall back on/prepare/make/wear without looking at a recipe. I love that idea, because it means that you can sort of choose your own image and all that surrounds it. I’m not quite there with my signature look as I’m still figuring out what I feel good in, but I’m definitely there with my choice of drink! Or drinks as it depends on the occasion...

If I’m at a bar, I like to order a Prosecco, I love the fizz, it’s cold and tasty, and the fact that white wine gives me an awful hangover means that I won’t drink too much too quickly, it doesn’t cost as much as champagne but it almost always comes in a champagne flute which I think looks elegant and makes the drinker also look slightly more elegant, (well that’s what I’m hoping when I’m sipping it anyway!)

When I’m at home or eating a meal I will always opt for red wine, I love it as it can be a great appetiser before a meal, also going well with black olives, and it’s apparently not too bad for you, not that it bothers me either way. I think meals with red sauces like many pasta dishes or even pizza go very well with red wine. My favourite red’s are Apothic Red, which has a slightly chocolate flavour (sounds weird but you have to try it!) and a slightly cheaper one is Barefoot merlot. I don’t drink a lot and between myself and my fiancé one bottle will last two nights, usually a Friday and Saturday as I don’t like to drink the day before I work (5am starts!) otherwise we will use it to cook with.

The last of my signature choice of drink has got to be my favourite and I can’t believe how perfect it is for me. It’s a bright pink cocktail served in a champagne bowl or coupe called A Parisian, I found it last year when looking for recipes for my cocktail themed birthday party, I loved the name and didn’t think I would like it, but it’s now my solid favourite. It’s sweet and refreshing and goes down very well, however you will start to feel it’s effects about half way through!