Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and what better way to toast the festivities than with a selection of exquisite cocktails? A mobile bar service adds a touch of sophistication to your special day. To help you craft a memorable drink menu, we have handpicked three wedding cocktails that are sure to delight your guests. Each cocktail comes with a list of ingredients and suggested food pairings, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavours for an unforgettable wedding experience.
Which of these wedding cocktails is your favourite?
1. Sparkling Raspberry Cosmo
- Add 5 raspberries and 20ml of honey inside your shaker and muddle the two together for 10 secs.
- Next, add 25ml of lemon juice, 50ml of vodka.
- Shake with ice for 15 seconds and double strain the contents into a martini glass.
- Top up your glass with 50ml of prosecco and garnish with a raspberry on the side.
Food Pairings:
- Miniature fruit tarts
- Brie and raspberry jam crostini
- Smoked salmon canapés with dill cream cheese
This enchanting cocktail combines the delicate sweetness of fresh raspberries and honey with a refreshing touch of lemon juice. Topped off with vodka and sparkling wine, it exudes an air of elegance. The vibrant raspberries add a pop of color, making it visually appealing and perfect for toasting to new beginnings.
2. Jam Sour:
- Add 2 bar spoons of strawberry jam to your shaker followed by 50ml of scotch whiskey, 25ml of lemon juice and 5ml of sugar syrup.
- Top up with ice and shake hard to integrate the jam and alcohol.
- Double strain over ice and add two drops of orange bitters or an orange peel twist.
Food Pairings:
- Mini sliders with caramelized onions
- Bacon-wrapped dates
- Caprese skewers with balsamic glaze
For those who appreciate timeless sophistication with a twist, our Jam Sour is an excellent choice. The combination of smooth bourbon whiskey, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup and strawberry jam creates a perfectly balanced cocktail. The bitters and orange peel twist garnish add a charming finishing touch, making it a staple at elegant wedding affairs.
3. Pornstar Martini
- Add 40ml of vanilla vodka, 15ml of Passoa, passion fruit (fruit and pulp), 20ml of vanilla syrup and 15ml of lime juice to your shaker.
- Add ice and shake for 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a martini glass.
- Top up the glass with 50ml of cava.
Food Pairings:
- Coconut shrimp skewers
- Mango and avocado salsa with tortilla chips
- Teriyaki chicken skewers
Transport your guests to a tropical paradise with the luscious Pornstar Martini. This cocktail combines the smoothness of vanilla vodka with the tropical flavours of passionfruit, and lime. Its vibrant colours and refreshing taste make it a delightful addition to any wedding celebration, especially for those opting for a beach or destination wedding.
If you’d like to find out more about our wedding services, cocktails and pairing recommendations, click here and enquire today.
Lizzy Currie,
Southside Bars.