Tequila Sunrise To Sunset: Six Cocktails For An All-Day Wedding Party
Weddings spell ceremonies, guests, flowers, gifts and most of all, food and drink! When you sit down to plan a wedding, the element you pay the most attention to is of course the menu because your guests will always want to gorge on a delicious feast on your special day. After congratulating the happy couple and sharing their joy, the next best thing at a wedding are the meals. And when you plan for a wedding that begins with a breakfast to morph into a luncheon after the ceremony and then into a reception in the evening, you play host to an all-day event that concludes with a sumptuous dinner.
From hors d'oeuvres to main courses to desserts, you have to plan for everything in keeping to the wedding theme on such a long day and just as you would with your culinary adventures, you would also plan the drink menu that compliments a delicious repast. But when you plan for cocktails during an all-day event, you have to be a tad picky and choose tipples which prompt a pleasing but light buzz otherwise guests will be conked out before the toasts!
Read on below to know more about some of the cocktails you can serve at a wedding celebration that extends through the day:
Espresso Martini
An interesting cocktail that can be served at a wedding during late evening is the espresso martini. Prepare this by bringing together a Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka with a shot of freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur and a dash of simple syrup. This is the perfect tipple to serve your guests before the dancing starts, so they can energise themselves with a boozy caffeine shot and step on the floor to shake a leg.
Classic Mimosa
You cannot go wrong with a champagne cocktail at a wedding. A mimosa is a classic mix made from a quality bubbly paired with citrusy elements like orange juice or a dash of pomegranate, as a slight variation. Serve a mimosa at your wedding brunch so your guests can sip on an indulgent drink without the boozy element becoming too overpowering. You can circulate mimosa flutes with floral garnishes in keeping with a wedding theme.
Aperol Spritz
An elegant cocktail made from aperol and prosecco, this drink is perfect to sip on throughout the wedding day. It is light and refreshing, works well with brunch and as an aperitivo in the early evening. An aperol spritz carries a very fresh, sparkling and vibrant quality which will keep on refreshing your guests with the slightest hint of a buzz.
Bourbon Peach Tea
Another potent drink you can serve in the afternoon during a wedding is a sweetened bourbon infused tea so guests can savour a good kick with their finger sandwiches! A bourbon peach tea is perfect for introducing some intense, smoky notes full of deep flavours, well-balanced by the sweetness of peach flavoured tea. You can serve this drink cold on summer evenings or pour bourbon into hot tea during winter nuptials.
Strawberry Paloma
A spring-summer drink that is perfectly romantic and ideal for the wedding season is the strawberry paloma. Made from quality Don Julio Blanco and fresh, cut up strawberries, the cocktail has such a lasting freshness that it will be sought after by guests from morning till evening for its refreshing taste. Fruity palomas pairs well with a host of different foods as well so you can plan a really diverse spread when you serve this drink. You can craft a simple tropical tequila sunrise too, if you want a wedding highlighting a tiki theme.
Italian Sling
A classic recipe made from premium Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, this is a botanical refresher made with the addition of rosso vermouth, citruses and bitters that imbue it with a rejuvenating and herby quality. You can serve this drink throughout the day and plan your cuisine accordingly because floral flavours go really well with multiple spicy and umami textures.
