How to Create a Signature Cocktail for Your Wedding!
Signature Wedding Cocktails
Every wedding at St. James 1868 is a special event. It is your day to celebrate your love story alongside your most loved family and friends. There are so many different ways to personalize your décor from photo-booths to centerpieces, one detail that is rising in popularity and quickly becoming one of our favorite details is…
The Signature Cocktail!
We compiled a list of our ‘Top Signature Wedding Drink Tips’ with the help of the St. James 1868 Bar Manager, Matt to make creating your signature wedding drink easier!
SJ Couple, Ashley and David opted to name their entire bar after their furry friend, Eisenhower! Photographed by Lindsey Kay Photography
TIP #1 IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
While exciting and fun, customizing your wedding day can often be overwhelming. What’s trending? What’s been done before? How do you make your day unique? ENTER… Your Signature Wedding Cocktail! Incorporating a signature drink or drinks during your cocktail hour and reception is a great way to add a touch of your personality and love story. Creating a fun name for your signature cocktail(s) is a unique way to spice up any wedding day bar!
Matts Tips:
“No matter what drink you choose, have some fun with clever names! Whether the “His or Hers,” the “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” or a clever name that has significant meaning to your relationship; a named cocktail can assist in telling your love story to your guests.”
TIP #2 CREATE A FLAVOR PROFILE
You’ve officially decided to have a signature cocktail at your wedding, you picked out a cute and personalized name, now you need to figure out what drink you want to serve your guests! There are so many unique options when it comes to creating a signature cocktail, have you and your fiancé each feature your favorite cocktails, draw inspiration of your venue - name one drink after The Hyde and one after The Abbey! Whether you opt for a unique combination of flavors or go a more simple route… GOOD NEWS, it’s your wedding day! You can choose to do whatever represents your love best.
TIP #3 PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING
No matter what flavor cocktail your decide or how you choose to name it, always consider how your signature drinks will be presented to guests! Incorporating your wedding theme and colors is a fun way to try out different garnishes whilst keeping a cohesive theme throughout your wedding day décor. There are so many adorable and useful ways to enhance your guests bar experience. Serve pre-batched cocktails, utilize custom bottles, double drinks as escort cards, and never forget to garnish!!!!
Matts Tips:
“We at St. James 1868 takes every effort in discussing not only what kind of cocktail but how it will be presented to you and your guests. We've found that the simpler the cocktail, the better as this leaves plenty of room for an extravagant presentation. One brilliant way to jazz up your signature cocktail is to add a fancy garnish. A mint sprig to your Julep, a full orange wedge to your mimosa, an edible flower to your Aperol Spritz, or even a slice of dragon fruit to your rum infused cocktail are some brilliant and beautiful ways to go from unique to memorable. This drink acts as a precursor to your evening, providing an introduction to the night. Always remember to think… What kind of garnish will help elevate your signature cocktail?”
