3 Reasons To Have A Signature Drink At Your Event

Every Saturday we post a signature cocktail idea for use at weddings, parties or other events. The signature drink is a wonderful addition to any gathering for so many reasons! I find myself suggesting a signature drink to brides and clients quite often, and here are the top three reasons that I always make the suggestion!

Photo by David Loi Studios

Incorporate Your Theme
Signature drinks can be any color, have any name, have any garnish, be served in any glass, and there are so many ways to tie that in with your theme and color palette choices. Really go all out for your signature drink and wow your guests! Use colored glassware, create a bar sign to match, come up with a catchy name that's fitting for the event, incorporate an themed ice sculpture for pouring....small details like these are definitely noticed by your guests!

Photo by Blue Martini Photography

Quicker Lines
If you choose to serve a signature cocktail only (or beer + wine + signature drink) then your bartenders can knock out the mixing and serving quicker and guests will get through the lines much faster. Depending on the cocktail you choose, it's possible that it can even be pre-mixed before the event so your bartender just has to pour and serve. This is a huge plus for events with large crowds to eliminate long wait times for beverages,

Photo by Woodard Photographic

Save Money
If you have a tight budget, serving a signature drink only (or beer + wine + signature drink) can cut the bar tab drastically. With a full bar, you're generally charged for any open bottles (even if only 1 drink was poured). You won't have the excess unused bottles this way!

Happy Anniversary Larissa + Richard

Happy tenth anniversary to Larissa & Richard! They had a beautiful ceremony and reception at a lakeside winery. The bride's father played the flute for her walk down the aisle and it was so beautiful! I learned so much about the Brazilian culture while working with this wedding because Larissa had ideas to incorporate her heritage in so many ways! The wedding favors were Havainas (Brazilian flip flops) with a tag explaining them and their culture. Everyone wore them for dancing! Ten years later I still have mine and still wear them! So comfy!! It was a truly beautiful occasion and such a loving family to work with! Happy anniversary y'all! Cheers to many, many more!

Larissa+ Richard

May 17

Ten Years!!

  

  

Photographer: Terra Sol Studio

#SignatureSaturdays :: Valentine Moscato Float

Here's a yummy sweet cocktail treat to celebrate Valentine's Day! Ice cream floats are seriously my favorite...but adding Moscato to the mix? Epic! Such a great cocktail post from The Taylor House! Visit their site to get the full instructions and other great posts!

• 1 Bottle Moscato Wine
• Strawberry Pop
• Vanilla Ice Cream

#SignatureSaturdays :: Christmas Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 bottles Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
• 3/4 cup sparkling apple cider
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cranberries, halved
• 3/4 cup cranberries, whole
• 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
• 3 rosemary sprigs
• Garnish: rosemary sprigs

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
2. Stir together with a large wooden spoon to help the sugar dissolve.
3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
4. Serve chilled with a garnish of rosemary sprigs. Make sure to get some of the fruit in every glass!

Cocktail from cakenknife.com.

#SignatureSaturdays :: Red White & Blue Sangria Sparkler

These Red, White, and Blue Sangria Sparklers are a pretty show stopper perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, backyard cookouts, and any summer time fun in the sun event!

Ingredients

• 1 750 ml Bottle of Riesling Wine chilled
• 1 750 ml Bottle of Prosecco Wine chilled
• 3 tbs sugar
• 1 cup sliced stawberries
• 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

1. Pour Riesling into a pitcher.
2. Add sugar and stir.
3. Add strawberries and blueberries, stir, cove, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. In a wine glass, pour half a glass of Prosecco. Top other half with Riesling making sure to include the blueberries and strawberries.
5. Serve. Cheers!

Cocktail from A Fork's Tale

Vendor Spotlight :: Michelle Markey with Scout & Cellar

I had a lovely time chatting with Michelle over coffee yesterday! Everything we talked about had my wheels turning with great ideas! This concept is fabulous and I can't wait to incorporate wine parties and tastings with some of our clients, pop ups and workshops!

- Wine tasting parties for bachelorette parties, bridal showers or any other get-togethers
- Wine & Champagne by the bottle or by the case for weddings, parties, or other events
- Local pop up shops to taste & buy
- Large quantity shipping is available

Scout & Cellar was founded right here in Celina, Texas so you're supporting so many local businesses and women in business at the same time! Check out Michelle's website, see the amazing story behind the company and concept, and learn about how wine should really be made!

Website :: www.scoutandcellar.com/michellemarkey
Facebook :: www.facebook.com/teamvinemama

Instagram :: @teamvinemama

#SignatureSaturdays :: New York Sour

- 1.5oz whiskey
- 0.75oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- A little fruity wine

Cocktail post from Passion.Drinks

#SignatureSaturday :: Whisky Frosé

Whisky Frosé

1 bottle of Rosé Wine
3/4 cup Glen Grant® 12 Year Old
1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/3 cup Crushed Ice
3 tbs. Honey
Splash of Campari

Pour rosé into ice cube trays and let them freeze for at least 6 hours. Add frozen rosé ice cubes to a blender, along with Glen Grant®, lemon juice, crushed ice, and honey. Blend until smooth. Pour into rocks glasses. Top with a splash of Campari and garnish with a lemon twist.

Serves: 6

Cocktail recipe from Woman and Whiskies.

DIY :: Bachelorette Party Survival Kits

If you're hosting or attending a bachelorette party, these super simple survival kits will be loved by all the gals at your bash. If things get a little wild, the girls will have some needed essentials on hand to help them survive the fun and whatever consequences arrive as a result of said fun.

Here's a peek at what's inside:

Barefoot Red Wine Spritzers (delish and refreshing!)

Black and White Stripe Straws

Hair Ties

Pink and Black Candy

Advil

Lip Balm

Mints

Lotion

An oversized whistle (to corral the gals at the bar)

See the full post at The Budget Savvy Bride.

Happy Anniversary :: Vicki + Heath

Vicki + Heath

September 13

Vicki + Heath had a lovely church ceremony followed by a country club reception. Gold branch crystal centerpieces and luxurious linens were the center of attention, and the towering wedding cake was amazing! The wedding carried a wine theme, and the guests favors to take home were personalized mini bottles of wine and a candy station with take home bags! Such a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding! Happy Anniversary Vicki + Heath, wishing you so many more!

 

DIY :: Mini Wine Carafe Bridesmaid Gifts

Everyone deserves a little wine and a little candy, especially your bridesmaids! In this DIY mini-wine gift idea, we’re combining a darling plastic mini-carafe, a mini bottle of wine and jelly beans to make a super sweet present for your besties. Use one (or all) of our 3 free printable labels to embellish this cute gift in a snap; we’ve got “I Do Crew”, “Brides Tribe”, and “Team Bride”. Whether they’re going to be a special gift during a part of your wedding celebrations, like your bridal shower, or whether they’ll be just for fun – I guarantee that your gals will LOVE these cuties!

Candy Of Your Choice

Fill the mini-carafs with your favorite candies! I used Jelly Beans, and the gold ones are Champagne flavor, but you can use any little sweets that will fit!

SUPPLIES:

• Mini Wine Carafes (mine are from Oriental Trading)
• Mini Sutter Home Wines
• 8.5 x 11 Sticker Paper
• Candies
• Cute Ribbon
• Scissors
• Our free printable labels at the end of the post!

Add The Candies

As I mentioned earlier, I used Jelly Beans but you can use any type of small candies that will fit in the carafes. If you fill them to this level, each one will hold about 6.5 ounces of beans!

Download + Print + Cut
Download one of our free labels at the end of the post, print onto 8.5″ x 11″ sticker paper and then trim each one out.

Add New Labels

Peel the backing off the sticker and add each new label to the wine bottle – but remember to do it upside down!

Carafe + Wine
Add a wine bottle to each carafe! Finding out that these guys fit together SO perfectly was such a treat… and really the only reason that you’re seeing this project on the blog!

Add A Bow
Add a ribbon bow, or don’t, your call, they’re cute either way… and that’s all there is to it!

Treat Your Ladies
Your Bride Tribe is going to take care of you from engagement to grand exit, so make them a little something special to show them how much you care!

Print the I Do Crew labels here
Print the Bride Tribe labels here
Print the Team Bride labels here

See the full post at Something Turquoise