Can you give me a list of cocktails?

• Agave Margarita.
• Between the Sheets*
• Beer Margarita.
• Blood Orange Margarita.
• Blood Orange Martini.
• Bourbon Sidecar.
• Cadillac Margarita.
• Coconut Margarita.

What is a cocktail style wedding reception?

A cocktail party reception is a type of reception where no formal meal is served and instead guests indulge in a variety of hors d’oeuvres. You can create a party that includes only the meaningful-to-you traditions, and host a celebration that still feels like a wedding—minus the hefty price tag.

How long is a cocktail wedding reception?

How Long Does Cocktail Hour Last? Typically an hour, but it can go up to 90 minutes if extra time is needed for photos or to flip the reception space. If you’ll be going longer, it’s a good idea to include games or other activities to keep guests occupied.

What is cocktail style seating?

What’s the difference? In a nutshell, a cocktail reception is way more relaxed and your guests will fill up on hors d’oeuvres and small bites throughout the reception. A seated reception is more formal and your guests will eat plated meals or help themselves to a buffet.

What do I serve at a wedding cocktail hour?

• Mini Meatballs. A mini meatball should be easy to devour in just one bite.
• Lettuce Cups.
• Satay.
• Deviled Eggs.
• Cocktail Shrimp.
• Pot Stickers.
• Pretzel Bites.
• Savory Shortbreads.

What are the 3 elements of a cocktail?

• The base is generally a single spirit on which the cocktail is based, such as vodka, whisky, or rum.
• The modifier is the ingredient which is added to the base to give the drink the desired flavour and smoothness.

What is the 4 parts of the cocktail?

The key to delicious cocktails is balance. In early 19th century definitions, cocktails are said to comprise four elements: spirits, sugar, water and bitters. Classic cocktails like the Sazerac, Old Fashioned and Manhattan draw from this essential structure.

What time should a cocktail wedding reception start?

00:00 | The Cocktail Hour Cocktails will kick off your reception and will last for at least an hour. During this time the staff will serve stationary or passed appetizers and drinks, which will get people mingling and in the mood.

How many seats do you need for a cocktail wedding?

As a rule, we recommend that you provide enough seating for 50 – 70% of your guests. As an absolute minimum, seating for at least half of your guests.

How do you plan a cocktail reception?

1. tell your guests what to expect.
2. app stations are a good idea.
3. mix up your seating options.
4. realize you might not actually save money.
5. consider a non-traditional start time.
6. Make sure you have a back-up plan.
7. Your guests might get bored.

What is stylish cocktail attire?

Cocktail attire is a balance between formal and casual and elegant and comfortable. To an event with this dress code, such as a wedding, men typically wear a suit and tie while women wear a cocktail dress. “Cocktail attire is meant to bridge the gap between day and night,” explains bridal consultant LauraLee Baird.

What are the 5 types of cocktails?

• Gin Based Cocktails.
• Brandy Based Cocktails.
• Whiskey Based Cocktails.
• Rum Based Cocktails.
• Vodka Based Cocktails.
• Tequila Based Cocktails.

How much food is needed for a cocktail wedding reception?

For a 90-minute cocktail reception prior to a sit-down meal, estimate about three to five bite-size servings per person at least. However, if you’re having a tapas-style affair in lieu of a full dinner, plan to have at least five to eight plates per person, depending on how large and filing they are.

What should you not serve at a wedding?

• All meat, all the time. If you’re a meat lover, it might be tempting to serve nothing but meat at your reception.
• Food that requires a big to-do.
• Raw food.
• Mini versions of everything.
• An eight-course meal.
• Overly complex dishes.
• Only exotic eats.
• Typical wedding foods.

What do bride and groom do during cocktail hour?

It’s just one of those things that always happens at weddings, but do you know the real reason they exist? Cocktail hour exists solely to entertain your guests while the bride and groom get their photos taken.

How do you entertain guests during cocktail hour?

1. OUTDOORS Wedding Cocktail Hour Games. Table Tennis. Croquet or Mini Golf. Giant Garden Jenga. Bouncy Castle.
2. INDOORS Wedding Cocktail Hour Games. Beer pong. I Spy Wedding Game. Wedding Bingo. Picture Scavenger Hunt.

What are the 7 basic cocktails?

• Martini.
• Manhattan.
• Negroni.
• Old-Fashioned.
• Gin and Tonic.
• Daiquiri.
• Margarita.

What are the 6 basic cocktails?

They are the Old Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Whiskey Highball, and Flip. In each drink, every ingredient falls into at least one category.

What are the 3 most popular cocktails?

• Margarita. As the most ordered cocktail in the world, the classic Margarita has been one of the most popular cocktails in America for years and still remains on top.
• Cosmopolitan.
• Daiquiri.
• Gimlet.
• Manhattan.
• Negroni.
• Old Fashioned.
• Espresso Martini.

What does a cocktail party consist of?

Simply put, a cocktail party is a type of bar-centric event where no formal meal is served. Instead, guests enjoy a variety of beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres usually served either passed or via “grazing” stations. This format encourages guests to mix and mingle throughout the event.

What makes a great cocktail?

A good cocktail has tension. Tension exists in the balance between the elements: alcoholic strength, sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, temperature and texture. Flavour alone is not enough to make a good drink great.

How much seating should you have at a cocktail party?

For a cocktail style reception we recommend having seating for 50% of your guests. Everyone will want to sit at some point, and any less, people will be scrambling. Having more than 50% will look like you miss counted and don’t have enough seats.

How do you make a fun wedding cocktail?

1. Croquet on the Lawn.
2. A Giant Jenga Set.
3. Roasting Marshmallows.
4. A Game of Checkers.
5. DIY Wooden Wedding Sign.
6. Mariachi Band Cocktail Hour Music.
7. Mini-Popsicle Cocktails.

Do you need music during cocktail hour?

While there is no rule stating that your wedding cocktail hour should be accompanied by background music, we like to consider it an important part of the event. Adding cocktail hour to the wedding’s order of events can help guests seamlessly transition from ceremony to reception.

What do you play at a cocktail hour?

• I’m Yours – Jason Mraz.
• Marry Me – Train.
• I Choose You – Sara Bareilles.
• Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars.
• Better Together – The Duo.
• Wildfire – John Mayer.
• Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves.
• Green Eyes – Coldplay.