Six Mocktail And Canapé Pairings For Elegant Wedding Events
Weddings herald lots of different rituals and events that take place over the course of many days to celebrate the happy couple. From rehearsal dinners to bridal showers to bachelor and bachelorette parties and cocktail evenings, there are so many small and big festivities involving a wedding party that inevitably mean lots of food and drink at every event. And sometimes, when you have to host an elegant brunch or wedding breakfast, all you need by way of your culinary fare are some delicious appetisers and simple mocktails that are enough to fill your stomach without making you feel stuffed.
Canapés, or those little bite-sized appetisers which appear simply yummy and inviting are perfect for such occasions. You can have canapés passed around, along with a couple of mocktails when you want to go easy on the alcohol you would consume at the wedding. Mocktails go well with appetisers at events like bridal showers or an afternoon tea held in honour of the bride. Canapés are subtly seasoned dishes which involve three major elements, the base, usually a fruit or bread, the spread ,which involves meats, fish or cheeses and a garnish that finishes off the appetiser popped into your mouth.
Read on below to know more about some classic canapé and mocktail pairings that would make your wedding events stand out:
Tomato Basil Bruschetta And Pink Lemonade
Made from sliced tomatoes and fresh basil that top off a slice of baguette or any hard bread, this is a classic bite perfect for an afternoon snack. You can drizzle the bruschetta with olive oil and lightly toast the bread before adding the toppings so the canapés feel slightly warm on the tongue. Pair them with pink lemonade whose zesty notes go really well with the tang of the tomato and the intense but vibrant flavours of crushed basil.
Devilled Eggs And Ginger Beer Lemon Cooler
One of the most popular breakfast dishes, devilled eggs and toast are ideal alternatives for a quick wedding breakfast. You can amp up the spice content of the eggs by adjusting the amount of paprika that goes into their making. The eggs can be stuffed with a mix of yolk, mayonnaise and chives, all of which go really well with a spicy and spiky ginger beer mocktail made by adding into it a splash of citrus-filled lime juice. Serve the lemon cooler with lots of ice so it cuts through some of the heat of the devilled eggs.
Spiced Shrimp Skewers And Virgin Mojito
For just a hint of heat in your meal, you can make spiced shrimp skewers that are prepared by marinating the sweet crustacean in sriracha, lime juice, garlic and honey. You can serve shrimp skewers with a garlic butter dip and pair this with a classic virgin mojito whose minty notes well balance the spicy and creamy textures of the appetiser. This is the perfect canapé for a cocktail evening and can be savoured between lively conversation.
Jalapeño Poppers And Mango Mint Fizz
One of the most indulgent treats you can hope to offer your guests at a wedding party is jalapeño poppers full of the spiciness of the peppers and the goodness of lots of melted cheese. You can serve the poppers with a cream cheese dip and pair this bite-sized slice of heaven with a tropical mango mint fizz. Jalapeños and mangoes make for a happy marriage and with the inclusion of mint, the whole meal acquires a refreshing finish.
Herbed Cucumber And Feta Canapés And Cucumber Cooler
These are classic numbers that are often prepared for afternoon teas or light brunches and act as a quick snack ahead of a sumptuous meal that would follow. Crushed feta sits atop cooling and hydrating cucumber slices in this recipe and you can accompany this with an identically chilled cucumber cooler for a very elegant finish.
Goats Cheese And Pancetta Canapés And Lemon Lime Fizz
The tart, soft and utterly spreadable cheese is paired with pancetta and both are used as an excellent topping over garlic bread, sourdough or even pear and apple slices for preparing a refreshing snack. This can be complimented by a lemon lime fizz whose carbonated texture and sweet notes cleanse your palate after you are done gorging on the creamy goats cheese.
