Signature Cocktails - Help Needed!

Re: Signature Cocktails - Help Needed!

• JediElizabeth member

  

  June 2016

  I'd separate the cocktails from the rom-com theme, personally...I find that "themed" cocktails are often trying too hard: either too many flavors, or are more about the color than anything.
  
  I'd talk to your mixologist about a list of 2 or three very different drinks (one light with a gin or vodka base, one heavier with a whiskey or spiced rum base, and maybe one trendy herbal one (those are my favorite)). 
  
  The names can literally be random, as long as they're vague and you have the ingredients below them. "Serendipity" comes to mind, or "There's Something about [Brides'sName]." Or if you go with just two, name the lighter one "Buttercup" and the heavier one "Westley." 
  
  Also, I'd take some info out of your signature...that's a little too descriptive for an anonymous board. 

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• madamerwin member

  

  June 2016

  I agree with PP, and I think you  should come up with the drinks before the names. One vodka or gin cocktail, and one whiskey or rum cocktail would be a good variety.
  
  If you have a drink that ends up being pink, "Pretty in Pink" is the first movie that came to mind...

  

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• jacques27 member

  

  June 2016

  What do the people who you are inviting like to drink?
  
  My friends tend to either being in the beer/wine camp or they will drink whisky or vodka.  None of my friends are into rum, gin, or tequila and most aren't into sweeter drinks.  I'm not suggesting you poll your entire invite list, but I would try to get a feel for what they drink.  There's no point in suggesting whisky based cocktails if most of your crowd prefers rum. 
  
  I will say that for your bartenders sake, they probably want something that can either be made up in large batches and poured from a pitcher or they'll want something with relatively few ingredients.  No one wants a line up at the bar while the bartender has to muddle together 7 different ingredients for a single drink.  I would just consult with your venue - they'll be able to give you an idea of what they can do well and what is popular.
  
  
  (I will add, that nearly every time I've had a "themed" cocktail where it was clear they just picked it to match the theme, particularly a color, I have not been particularly pleased and usually switch over to what I normally drink after a couple of sips.  So pick based on what people like drinking, not on a made up concoction to suit a theme.)

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