Amidst organising the table plans, the flowers, the frosting for the cupcakes and those other all-important components to your wedding day, it's easy to neglect that essential ingredient for a good party: the drinks.
Wedding drinks Cornwall
When made correctly, the cocktail is the catalyst to one groovy shindig - and an exceptional bartender can turn a great wedding into an unforgettable one. A cocktail bar sets the tone for the celebrations, whether it is the banter from the bartender or a specifically designed cocktail menu around a particular theme.
A sure-fire way to bring a smile to guests' faces, just imagine the high spirits as a guest falls in love with their chosen cocktail, prompting hollers of "you should try this!" to echo around your reception venue.
So don't leave your drinks menu to a simple equation of bottles of red versus bottles of white. As good as a nice glass of wine may be, nothing sets the mood for a party like a talented bartender serving well presented and delicious drinks to the guests you have chosen to join you in the biggest bash of your life.
And remember, bespoke is best. Whether you choose a local ingredient, tailor the names of your cocktails to the wedding theme or make a nod to your colour scheme, consider bringing a personal touch to your menu. This tongue-tingling cocktail recipe is a tasty example, making for a refreshing summer tipple with a heavenly Devonshire flavour.
West Country Garden
5-7 fresh mint leaves
1 inch of cucumber (diced)
Quarter of an apple (diced)
3 teaspoons of caster sugar
50ml Plymouth Gin
30ml fresh lemon juice
Top with apple juice
Method
Muddle the cucumber, apple, sugar and lemon juice all together in the bottom of a tall glass. Clap the mint in your hands to release the oils and add to the glass. Pour and stir the gin, mixing the ingredients together. Half fill the glass with crushed ice, or as close to crushed as possible, stir and mix the drink to cool and dilute. Add the remaining crushed ice and top with apple juice. We recommend Luscombe Organic Apple. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a clapped mint sprig and serve. Hey presto! One deliciously refreshing drink, perfect for summer.
The Blush Lounge, Plymouth
01752 226609 www.theblushlounge.co.uk
Words Mark Smalley
Copyright WED Magazine 2010
