If you’re bored of the same old gin and tonic routine and want something with more flair for your special event, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a creative heart who wants full control over every measure, or someone wanting a bespoke drinks menu without the headache, here are a few tips to get you started!
Start with your favourites!
What’s your go-to spirit? Is there a flavour combination you adore? There are five core flavour profiles for cocktails: sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty. These need to be balanced in specific ratios to create depth and complexity.
Do you usually go for a hot honey marg? A bittersweet Negroni? A syrupy Cosmo with a zesty lime kick?
Select three to five of your faves and you have the beginnings of your menu!
Take some inspo from your event!
You’ll want your cocktail menu to take inspiration from the event you’re hosting and embody the atmosphere you’re trying to create.
A summer birthday bash might make the most of seasonal fruit for strawberry daiquiris. A glam evening event might inspire sophisticated drinks with elegant garnishes.
If you’re stuck, you can always take a cue from the theme of your event, its colour scheme, or the season your event is taking place in.
It’s all in the name, after all!
This is where the word nerds have their fun. Think puns. Think personal. For a 50th birthday, an Old Fashioned becomes a 50’s-Not-So-Old Fashioned. A tequila sunrise becomes a Tequila Mockingbird for the English Literature graduate’s party.
Consider your guests, too!
It’s so important to create a menu that feels unique to your special event, but make sure that you have something on there for everyone. Choosing a mix of flavour profiles, spirits, and non-alcoholic options ensures your guests are all catered for.
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