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strawberries or peaches and add-
ing unique flavors through spirits
like rum or whiskey. By having your
caterer prepare large batches in
advance, you can also take some
stress of the bar when your recep-
tion begins by having plenty of
your signature drink on hand.
Shoot for the
Moon(shine)
If you're planning a rustic
countryside affair for your recep-
tion, think of how you can add that
same personality into your sig-
nature cocktail with moonshine.
Regardless of the recipe you go
with, moonshine is as Southern
as it gets when it comes to signa-
ture drinks. This easy Moonshine
Tea sparkling option is a simple
mix of American Born Sweet Tea
Moonshine and seltzer with just a
splash of fresh lemon juice. And
if you really want to embrace the
theme, serve your drinks in small
mason jars with fresh fruit or herb
garnishes.
Bubbling Up
When it comes to weddings,
Champagne is not merely for the
toast anymore. While you can cer-
tainly offer Champagne as your
signature drink, it can be a pricey
option if simply pouring it by the
glass. By creating a Champagne
Cocktail, such as this Aperol
Spritz, you can stretch your dol-
lars by blending it with seltzer and
a splash of Aperol liqueur.
Something for Him
Why not serve two signature
drinks? A "His" and "Hers" op-
tion can be a wonderful way to
address a tighter budget by offer-
ing two cocktails to supplement a
bar of beer and wine. This Dark &
Stormy cocktail is sure to please
more than just the gents with a
blend of spicy ginger beer, dark
rum and lime juice.
Just for Her
If offering "His" and "Hers"
cocktails, you can really have fun
with your drinks, offering a fun
and frilly option for the ladies. For
an extra festive option, this Some-
thing Blue cocktail features wed-
ding cake flavored vodka, seltzer
and fresh lemon juice. It's slightly
sweet and certainly fits the theme
for your big day.
Photography by Levon Mkrtchyan
Luscious Lemonades
Shoot for the Moon(shine)
Bubbling Up
Something for HIm
Just for Her