Martinelli's Sparkling Cider for the Contemporary Bride.WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 1999-- When spring showers bring May flowers (Bot.) a plant that flowers in May; also, its blossom. See Mayflower, in the vocabulary. See also: May , the chime chime, in music: see bell. of wedding bells Wedding Bells can refer to:
It is time to plan your most special day, and wedding planners know that more and more people are choosing not to drink alcohol. Contemporary brides offer their wedding guests a festive and delicious choice with S. Martinelli & Company's trio of champagne alternatives, non-alcoholic Sparkling Cider, Sparkling Apple-Grape and Sparkling Apple-Cranberry. Serving Martinelli's Sparkling trio in the elegant champagne bottles gives every wedding guest, even the ring bearer The word/phrase ringbearer or ring bearer or ring-bearer may refer to:
Martinelli's Apple Juice and Cider, made only from U.S.-grown, fresh apples, contain absolutely no added water, no preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. , no sweeteners nor additives of any kind. All of Martinelli's products have been pasteurized pas·teur·ize tr.v. pas·teur·ized, pas·teur·iz·ing, pas·teur·iz·es To subject (a beverage or other food) to pasteurization. pas for purity since 1917 and have received Kosher kosher [Heb.,=proper, i.e., fit for use], in Judaism, term used in rabbinic literature to mean what is ritually correct, but most widely applied to food that is in accordance with dietary laws based on Old Testament passages (primarily Lev. 11 and Deut. 14). certification. MARTINELLI'S IS THE CHAMPAGNE ALTERNATIVE With Martinelli's Gold Medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize (R) Sparkling trio, your great aunt and the flower girls are just a few of the wedding guests who will enjoy a non-alcoholic choice to toast the new couple. Martinelli's Sparkling Cider and Sparkling Cider blends are also ideal options for receptions held in church halls and other non-alcoholic venues. In addition, prudent party planners follow the recommendations of the Responsible Hospitality Institute: when offering alcoholic drinks, serve plenty of food, and always provide non-alcoholic beverage
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS FOR ALL THE WEDDING FESTIVITIES fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. Martinelli's juices are tasty ingredients in many creative non-alcoholic cocktails. Delight your bridal shower A bridal shower is a gift giving party given for a bride before her wedding. The custom originated in the United States, although the first stories about these events have been known to originate in Brussels, Belgium around 1860. It remains a primarily US and Canadian practice. guests with Martinelli's Mimosas, a new, healthy twist on an old favorite. Or try a Ginger Cider Fizz, a yummy blend of Cider, apricot nectar, club soda and ginger. Fill a punch bowl with Sparkling Apple-Grape Punch, a colorful mix of Martinelli's new Sparkling Apple-Grape, nectar and chunks of fruit. Leave your wedding worries behind, and pretend you are already on your honeymoon with an Acapulco Sunset or a Pine-Apple Colada. Just whip up these tropical concoctions in your blender with Martinelli's Sparkling Cider. Throw safe and savvy bachelor and bachelorette parties with more non-alcoholic cocktails using Martinelli's products, such as a Manzanita manzanita: see bearberry. and a frosty frost·y adj. frost·i·er, frost·i·est 1. Producing or characterized by frost; freezing. See Synonyms at cold. 2. Covered with or as if with frost. 3. Silvery white; hoary. 4. Pink Passion Frappe frappe n. Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts See milk shake. See Regional Note at milk shake. [Alteration of frappé.] Noun 1. . At your rehearsal dinner A rehearsal dinner is a pre-wedding ceremony in Western tradition, usually held after the wedding rehearsal and the night before the wedding ceremony. The guests include the couple to be married and others who form the wedding party and may also include extended family and , offer your guests glasses of Cider-Sipping Sangria san·gri·a n. A cold drink made of red or white wine mixed with brandy, sugar, fruit juice, and soda water. Also called sangaree. [Probably from Spanish sangría, , and have plenty of Sparkling Cider on ice for all of those special toasts. On the big day, wedding reception guests will love a refreshing glass of Martinelli's Sparkler spar·kler n. 1. One, such as a highly polished metallic surface or a virtuoso performer, that sparkles. 2. Informal A diamond. 3. A firework that burns slowly and gives off a shower of sparks. , a quick and easy combo of Sparkling Cider, grenadine grenadine: see pomegranate. and lime juice. Martinelli's products are available in every state in the U.S. and in several foreign countries. The family-owned and operated S. Martinelli & Company has been located in Watsonville since it was founded in 1868. For additional recipes and information, visit Martinelli's Web site at www.martinellis.com. Note to Editors: For additional photos and further information, contact Brown & Collins by phone at 415/421-7137 or fax at 415/421-7274. -0-
1999 SPRING WEDDING RECIPES
FROM S. MARTINELLI & COMPANY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
www.martinellis.com
MARTINELLI'S MIMOSA
2 ounces Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
2 ounces orange juice
1/2 lemon
Sugar the rim of a champagne glass, pour ingredients in and garnish
with a twist.
-- Cleve Thomas, Surf Bowl, Santa Cruz, CA
GINGER CIDER FIZZ
3 ounces chilled Martinelli's Cider or Apple Juice
3 ounces apricot nectar
2 ounces club soda
1/2 teaspoon finely minced crystallized ginger
1 dash grenadine
red and green apple slices for garnish
Pour Cider, nectar, club soda and ginger into a goblet with ice and
mix well. Drizzle in grenadine. Garnish with apple slices. Serves 1.
SPARKLING APPLE-GRAPE PUNCH
1 bottle (25.4 oz.) Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Grape
1 cup peach or apricot nectar
1 juice orange, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
Chill Sparkling Apple-Grape. If using fresh strawberries, place slices
in bowl and sprinkle with sugar to draw out juices. Combine nectar,
citrus slices and strawberries in punch bowl or pitcher, stirring to
mix flavors. Chill until ready to serve. Pour in Apple-Grape and stir
to blend. Serve with ice block, ring or cubes. Makes 5 cups before ice
is added. Makes 10 servings.
ACAPULCO SUNSET
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup chopped seeded papaya
1 ounce lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar (optional)
10 ounces Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
In blender combine sliced strawberries, papaya, lime juice, sugar and
Sparkling Cider. Whirl until smooth and well blended. Pour over
crushed ice in two 10- to 12-ounce glasses; garnish rim of each with a
whole strawberry. Serve with straws. Makes 2 drinks.
PINE-APPLE COLADA
4 ounces unsweetened canned coconut milk
5 1/2 ounces chilled Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
juice of 1 lime
2 scoops (about 1/2 cup) pineapple sherbet
pineapple slices or spears, for garnish
In blender combine coconut milk, Sparkling Cider, lime juice and
sherbet. Whirl at high speed until frothy and well combined. Pour into
a stemmed 16-ounce glass and garnish with a pineapple slice. Makes 1
large drink.
MANZANITA
1/2 cup Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Kosher or coarse salt
juice of 1 lime
crushed ice
To prepare 8-10 ounce glass, moisten rim, then dip into salt in a
shallow dish. Let stand a few minutes to set.
In a cocktail shaker, combine orange juice, lime juice and Sparkling
Cider. Shake until frothy. Pour into glass with salted rim over
crushed ice. If desired, sweeten with a pinch of sugar. Makes 1 drink.
PINK PASSION FRAPPE
2 ounces Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
2 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces cranberry juice
whipped cream
Blend with ice and serve in a champagne glass with a dollop of whipped
cream, lime and cherry garnish.
-- Bret Rose, Margaritaville, Capitola Village, CA
CIDER-SIPPING SANGRIA
2 ounces lime juice
2 tablespoons canned lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons grenadine
1 bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
3 or 4 each thin lime and lemon slices
sliced strawberries (optional)
In a 1-liter pitcher combine lime juice, grenadine syrup, canned
lemonade concentrate and Sparkling Cider; stir well. Add ice cubes and
garnish with lime, lemon and strawberry slices. Serves three or four.
MARTINELLI'S SPARKLER
8 ounces Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
2 splashes grenadine
splash of Rose's Lime Juice
Fill highball glass with ice, add ingredients, garnish with cherry and
lemon.
-- Sandra Larsen, Chaminade, Santa Cruz, CA
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