Need a drink idea to go with this menu

[kathleen]

Having about 16 people over for dinner in a couple of weeks. While it won't be the most casual of evenings, I am serving a casual meal.

- pulled pork sandwiches

- coleslaw

- corn salad

- baked beans

- bars and cookies for dessert

I will, of course, have lots of beer on hand. Thinking of small regional breweries. I feel as if I need a signature drink as well. What cocktail goes with this meal?

A dark and stormy?

Vodka lemonade?

Sangria?

Thoughts? The drink part is what has me the most frustrated.

Kathleen

 

[maycee]

Pineapple Margahooties

http://www.eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=16713

 

[sylvia]

My choice would be sangria.

 

[dawn_mo]

How about this one, Kathleen? REC: In the Pink

I think this would go well with your menu. It sounds so refreshing.

* Exported from MasterCook *

IN THE PINK

Recipe By :Bon Appetit
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup pink lemonade, frozen concentrate
1 cup vodka
ice cubes
4 lemon slices

Mix first three ingredients in pitcher. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Pour lemonade mixture over ice. Attach lemon slice to rim of each glass and serve drinks immediately.

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[melissa-dallas]

Pulled pork barbecue just screams Southern & bourbon to me.

Maybe a whiskey sour or whiskey sour type punch.

 

[CathyZ]

Scarlett O'Haras would be a great fit to your menu too

These are made of Southen Comfort, Rose's Lime Juice and cranberry juice. You an make a big batch up ahead of time as they are not "fussy" and serve in martini glasses ice cold. Delicious,

 

[kathleen]

I agree. That is why I was thinking Lynchburg Lemonade.

Like the Scarlett O'Hara idea, too. Will need to try that out.

 

[dawnnys]

Lemon sours? I think it calls out for something citrusy.

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

I like the lemony sugestions. Something citrus would go well with the BBQ.

 

[wigs]

How about Summer Lemonade with Limoncello (lemoncello)?

http://www.eat.at/swap/forum1/117745_Summer_lemonade_with_Lemoncello_liqueur

 

[angak]

There was a really nice Nantucket Lemonade that I think Cyn in NY posted, but I can't find it

It was lemony and cranberry and vodka. maybe someone else can find it.

 

[heather_in_sf]

Whoo hoo! Pineapple Margahooties are amazing!