Monday, March 21, 2011

Signature cocktails, anyone?!

Photo by Emily Nathan via Martha Stewart Weddings

Signature cocktails are a fabulous way to serve alcohol at a wedding without breaking the bank. They are also a great way to add some fun to the decor of the event! Choose a cocktail that goes along with the theme, or color scheme of the wedding. Lots of people give them cute names too. If you do do that, make sure that somewhere the ingredients of the drink are already listed. But I say, go crazy! Have fun with the names, and also have fun with the types of drinks. You can choose anything from a fruity, summery cocktail, to a very classy champagne cocktail. Just keep in mind that your drinks should reflect the personality of the couple getting married instead of tailored to the people attending the wedding.

Marital Bliss
(as pictured above)
1 part vodka
1 part fresh squeezed lemonade


Champagne Infusions
1 part champagne
Infusion of blackberry, mango, raspberry or lemon liqueur Corresponding fruit or berry to garnish


Blood Orange Champagne Punch
1 part blood orange juice
2 parts champagne

Photo by White on Rice

Love in the Bahamas
1 part light rum
1 part dark rum
2 parts pineapple juice
3 parts orange juice
1 part blue curacao
Orange wedge and cherry to garnish

Photo by Art by Kriea

So Sexy Sangria
1 bottle red wine
1 cup grand marnier
4 tablespoons superfine sugar
4 cups orange juice
12 oz fresh lime juice
Filled to bursting with fresh fruits such as:
grapes, lemon, orange, apples, berries, mango and even sometimes more savory add-ins like cinnamon sticks

Photo by studio 563

The Love bird
1 part light rum
1 part coconut rum
1/2 part grenadine
2 parts orange juice
2 parts pineapple juice
Orange wedge to garnish

Photo via Bridal Buzz

A Whole Lotta Love
1 part grenadine
1 part orange juice
1 part vodka
Blood orange slice to garnish

2 comments:

  1. Love the look of that Bridal Buzz...do you have to be a bride to drink it? Looks deeeeelish!

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  2. Happy to know about these wedding cocktails. I am planning a bridesmaid party for my friend at one of lovely New York wedding venues in a couple of months. Hunting for a beautiful gift to surprise her. Hope all our friends have a great time.

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