Well, it's almost happy hour in my part of the world, and in honor of that little fact, I am dedicating this post to creative and fancy party cocktails! No matter what type of event you're hosting - from a formal wedding reception to a backyard BBQ - every fabulous party needs a fabulous drink. It is a fantastic trend showing up at weddings and events all over the place these days: the signature drink. Hosting an open bar at an event can get very expensive, very quickly. So, in order to keep the cost under control, many people opt to serve a very limited selection of beer and/or wine, along with a signature cocktail. It can be anything, although many times the signature drink is something related to the theme of the event, the location or a favorite cocktail of the host/hostess.
A great caterer I know (who has worked with the likes of Carrie Underwood!) gave me some great advice when my husband and I were planning our wedding reception: do not try to please everybody. He said that when you are hosting a party and serving food and beverages, people are going to like it because, to them, it is free. He said, "When it comes to choosing the beverages you will be serving, whatever you offer to host will suddenly become every body's favorite drink." In order to offer a wide selection of beverage choices without having the added expense, most caterers and venues will allow you to have a cash bar at your event for little-to-no extra cost to you; however, when you are offering a limited selection complementary to the guests, most will choose to have what you are hosting. All in all, the caterer said to keep in mind that it is your party, so serve what you like best.
The rule of the signature drink is definitely not only related to alcoholic beverages. Serving a unique flavor of iced tea, juice or punch is always a great idea as well. Cheers!
A great caterer I know (who has worked with the likes of Carrie Underwood!) gave me some great advice when my husband and I were planning our wedding reception: do not try to please everybody. He said that when you are hosting a party and serving food and beverages, people are going to like it because, to them, it is free. He said, "When it comes to choosing the beverages you will be serving, whatever you offer to host will suddenly become every body's favorite drink." In order to offer a wide selection of beverage choices without having the added expense, most caterers and venues will allow you to have a cash bar at your event for little-to-no extra cost to you; however, when you are offering a limited selection complementary to the guests, most will choose to have what you are hosting. All in all, the caterer said to keep in mind that it is your party, so serve what you like best.
The rule of the signature drink is definitely not only related to alcoholic beverages. Serving a unique flavor of iced tea, juice or punch is always a great idea as well. Cheers!
Strawberry Basil Margaritas (thekitchn.com)
Low Country Lemonade (vodka + lemonade + hint of blue food coloring)
(Southern Weddings book)
Champagne with fresh fruit pieces
Pomegranate Champagne Punch
Raspberry Mojitos
Individual Patron Shots with mini tacos
Individual mini Champagne bottles on ice
Rhubarb Iced Tea
Riesling Strawberry Slushy
Fruit Water
Jack Daniels "Tennessee Honey" Cocktails with honey stirrers and mint
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