The Ultimate Guide to Your Signature Cocktail

Events season is upon us! It’s the time of year when we put on our hosting caps, bring out all the fancy silverware, and get ready to throw some fun events. When planning your events, you have to consider your overall theme, which typically helps to inform the dress code, menu, and of course, the drinks.

We all know about pairing your drinks and liquors with your food, but have you ever thought of pairing your cocktails with your events? If you’ll be hosting events anytime soon, read on for tips and tricks for choosing the right cocktails for your event.

How to choose your signature cocktail

The first step in deciding your signature cocktail or cocktails, is, of course, knowing the kind of event you’ll be hosting. Cocktails for a wedding or black tie event tend to differ from cocktails for a party or games night.

Here’s your guide to selecting the right signature cocktail for your event:

1. Blacktie or formal - If you're hosting a blacktie or formal event, you’ll want to go with classic cocktails. An Old Fashioned or Negroni is perfect for these events. Both cocktails are very simple to make and are typically a favorite among cocktail lovers. They also strike a great balance between sophisticated and fun.
2. Birthday parties - This is where you bring out all the fun: fun colors, great spirits, and tasty garnishes. An Aviation cocktail, offers all the above, and is served straight up without ice. With just gin, Lemon juice, Crème Yvette or Crème de violette, and 8 dashes of Floral bitters, you’ll have a tasty birthday signature cocktail that your guests will love. If you enjoy more of a fruity flavored drink, the Clover Club cocktail is another great option. Gin, egg whites, Raspberry Syrup, lemon juice and Virtue bitters are all this cocktail requires to be a true hit.
3. Bridal showers - Bridal showers are a balance between the last hoorah of the bachelorette party and the wedding itself. This means you want to keep the classy feel that a wedding typically has, but with a bit more party fun. The cocktails of choice? Bees Knees and the Cherry Manhattan. The Bees Knees cocktail is a simple Gin based cocktail with a twist of fresh lemon juice and Floral or Virtue bitters. Served in a cocktail glass, it really gives the right blend of classy and fun. The Cherry Manhattan is definitely for those who love a sweet cocktail. This drink definitely makes a statement at these parties, an even blend of sweets and bitters.

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