Cheers!

Lets talk drinks! I think having a signature drink available can be a creative and memorable touch to any event. A signature cocktail bar features one or two mixed drinks. Be sure to include an appropriate amount of wine and beer. And always have plenty of water (make it special by serving sparkling water with lemon or berries) and at least one other nonalcoholic option, such as Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea or Ginger Pineapple Sparkling Punch. Signature drinks can be a unique aspect for any celebration and a far more economical option than a free bar. My favorite part of a signature drink is that you can customize the name anytime you want because most people won't know what it is anyway.  If you're looking to have your own "couture" drink for your event, get together with a bartender who's well versed in what ingredients mix well together for the yummiest concoction.

When selecting signature drinks here are some things to consider. Think about the season of your event. At an alfresco summer party, guests will love refreshing Mojitos or Margaritas. In colder weather, they'll cozy up to Mulled Red Wine or Spiced Cider. Or you can go a more personal route.  Do you have a definitive favourite drink? Something that you will always order and that your friends and family will know as “your” drink. It doesn’t have to be super unusual or elaborate, just your own personal tipple. Love drinking Cosmos – then serve them up. Your man is more a brandy kinda guy, then why not set up a brandy bar? Your party or wedding day styling and colours can also help to shape your signature cocktail suggestion. For a soft and delicate pastel coloured day, Spiked Pink Lemonade would be perfect. Or perhaps you’re getting married by the sea, in which case only the Blue Lagoon will do!

Lastly, think about what you serve your drinks in. The key is to ensure that you carry your event design through in a way that is consistent. If you are planning a glamorous Vintage inspired affair, serve up your drinks in champagne saucers, distributed by black tie adorned waiters. Alternatively if Rustic or English Country is more your style, then consider serving up your drinks in jam jars, displayed in wooden crates or an old dresser.

So, your imagination is the limit on this one. Be creative and have fun with it!  Cheers!