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Signature Drinks/ Signature CocktailsI touched on signature drinks a long time ago, but wanted to share two wonderful resources for finding a signature drink/cocktail for your wedding. The Hostess With The Mostest Blog, along with great advice for parties in general, posts great signature drinks on a regular basis. Yum Sugar is  full of great entertaining recipes and signature cocktail recipes. Here are some of my favorite (listed by color): 1. pink signature cocktail 2. yellow signature cocktail 3. white signature cocktail 4. red signature cocktail 5. orange signature cocktail 6. green signature cocktail 7. purple signature c...
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Signature Drinks
It's not a new concept, but it's a cool one. Signature drinks are becoming increasingly popular and they're also a good way to save on the bar bill. It's a great way to look posh and hip, and no one will know (unless they do a little research) that you're also saving money. Dress up your bar with custom printed drink menus and enjoy!So how do you choose your signature drink? Research drinks with a "love" theme, or choose your favorite cocktails and give them a new name. Personally, I love a drink called (locally anyway) a Starburst- orange juice, rum, coconut rum and pineapple juice. But,...
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Signature DrinksWe are having a casual reception with appetizer like items, desserts, and drinks. Our wedding colors are hot pink and lime green. I want to create 2 signature our guests…one of each color. Here are some of my ideas… Pink Drinks- Raspberry, Strawberry, or Watermelon Margaritas or raspberry martinis. I just love the pretty pink color of this margarita below! Green Drinks- I personally love Key Lime Pie martinis…but am not so sure how open to that others will be. I don’t want to go with a green apple martini. Does anyone have any other suggestions for some tasty green drinks? D...
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Signature DrinksPersonal touches are what make a wedding special and unique to each individual couple. Creating a delicious drink to call your own is a great addition to any wedding reception. Here are a few pictures that make us want to get creative with our mix-o-logy skills! Via The Wedding Chicks via Stacy Lynn Designs Via The Sweetest Occasion Have you been to a wedding where Signature Drinks were featured?...
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Signature Drinks: Part 2
In the theme of drinks, day 2 is featuring the color, Red! Enjoy and keep mixing! Red margarita, Fruity, delicately tangy drink for the evening:     1 oz. tequila     1 tbsp. grenadine     2 tsp. raspberry flavored liqueur     2 tsp. lemon juice     Garnish with an orange peel twist Monte Rosa, Light aperitif and this would be for a Martini Glass:     1/2 oz. vodka     2 tsp. triplesec     2 tsp. campari     2 tsp. orange juice Vodka Cranberry, Social cocktail hour drink for a Rocks Glass:     1/2 oz. vodka     Fill with cranberry juice Red Sl...
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Signature Drink Menu For EngagementsSignature drinks are a tasty and pretty way to incorporate a pop of color into weddings, engagement parties, or even your proposal design. Last week I wrote an article about different ways to include all 5 senses into your marriage proposal; incorporating a signature drink is a great way to adhere to our sense of taste and leave a memorable impression. These are a few signature drink recipes I found that you can make to her style and taste. Cheers! 1. Starlight Royale Recipe 2. Lavender Whiskey Sour 3. Blackberry Gin Fizz 4. Lover Blue Brew 5. Lauren’s Lemonade 6. Fresh Apple Martini We jus...
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Revisiting Signature Drinks/ Signature CocktailsI touched on signature drinks a long time ago, but wanted to share two wonderful resources for finding a signature drink/cocktail for your wedding. The Hostess With The Mostest Blog, along with great advice for parties in general, posts great signature drinks on a regular basis. Yum Sugar is chalk full of great entertaining recipes and signature cocktail recipes. Here are some of my favorite (listed by color): 1. pink signature cocktail 2. yellow signature cocktail 3. white signature cocktail 4. red signature cocktail 5. orange signature cocktail 6. green signature cocktail 7. purple signat...
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A Refreshing Approach to the Signature DrinkWhile the "signature drink" has long been a staple at weddings and events, why not offer guests a bevvy of fun signature drinks at stations to sample while celebrating your nuptials? From an espresso and tea cart to a scotch bar, a wine tasting station, a brew lounge, and a martini bar, you will give all of your guests something they'll enjoy and talk about for years to come! Wanting tropical flair? Why not offer pina coladas or mint juleps for a hot afternoon soiree? What a great chance to allow the bride and groom, their wedding party, and families, to all make fun suggestions based on their...
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Link Love: Signature DrinksThe key to planning a memorable wedding is to include personal touches unique to you, the couple everyone is there to celebrate! One way to incorporate a piece of your history and personality is to offer a Signature Drink to your guests. There are some great resources across the Internet for finding a perfect drink, matching it to your wedding colors or just finding something that sounds delicious! -Stirrings.com has a great Wedding Guide full of tips on building a theme, including incorporating your wedding colors into your drinks, creating custom drink labels and more. You’ll also find rec...
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The signature drink: Raising the barFiled under: Cakes and Catering, Budget Advice, ReceptionsAs a clever measure to cut the obscene costs of a high-test host bar, many couples are opting to serve rounds of one specific chosen beverage for the cocktail hour ... or even the whole evening.By limiting the "open" bar choices to wine, beer, and an especially-for-you cocktail, the benefits are three-fold: guests are deterred from imbibing wildly expensive quantities of top shelf spirits a modicum of control is maintained over guests' alcohol consumption and ... the addition of the "cute" and/or "creative" factor of a beve...
