Here at The Arbutus at The Crannagh we often get asked what the most popular drinks at weddings are, so we have put together a little something so you can find out all you need to know about drinks receptions.
Read on to find out a little more…
Your wedding reception drinks are as important as the food. If you select well, your drinks should complement the food served, and make for a stylish and memorable wedding.
There are three main drinks at any wedding: the first reception drink, which is often Champagne or Bucks Fizz and usually served with small canapés; the drink used to toast the happy couple, which is usually Champagne or a sparkling wine, and the wines.
First Reception Drinks
Serve your guests Champagne cocktails, or the more common Bucks Fizz which is made from Champagne and orange juice. A Kir Royale always looks super stylish; it’s a pretty mix of Champagne and Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) – the ideal alcoholic accessory to a wedding with a red colour scheme. A warm mulled wine is the perfect answer to a winter wedding.
Summer Wedding Drinks
Fun summer mixers such as Pimms No. 1 filled with the usual orange, lemon, cucumber, apple and mint are always a real winner for drinking in the sunshine. The aptly named ‘Passion Pimms’ is a wedding drink to remember, adding crushed ice, vodka and the flesh and juice of a passion fruit to the Pimms for a sweet and tasty drink that packs a punch.
Wedding Cocktails
For something different go for a funky cocktail like the refreshing rum-based lemon and mint tasting Mojito or create your own signature cocktail for your wedding using your favourite drinks mixed with your finance’s favourites (unless he only drinks lager and you’re a red wine girl – that’s a recipe for disaster)! You could experiment with a few favourite tastes and give it a name to remember – your guests will love trying something you’ve created!
