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Tips for crafting your signature cocktails

Want to add a splash of style to your wedding day? Serving a signature cocktail is a delicious way to set the mood and share a taste of your style and personality with guests. To help you kick off that celebration (or toast the night away), here are a few easy tips to create your very own signature sip.

• Consider creating two cocktails, one for the bride and another for the groom. This way each cocktail utilizes their favorite spirit.

• Think about what spirits your guests would like (white spirits like vodka or brown spirits like bourbon or rum). Tip: If you select two signature cocktails, choose one with a light spirit and one with a dark spirit. This will make sure guests with different spirit preferences are covered. Pair the spirit base with a seasonal ingredient or two (such as fresh fruit, or herbs like rosemary or mint).

• Use Color! Take inspiration from the primary colors used at the wedding. Add chunks of fruit to capture that color. You can also combine muddled fruits (such as blackberries for a dark purple color) or fruit juices with your choice of alcohol. For an added pop of color, top the drinks with fresh, edible flowers.

• Choose glassware to show off your creative concoction. For an ornate display, opt for crystal cocktail glasses or for an old-fashioned feel, use vintage-style glassware.

• Create fun and festive names for the cocktails to reflect your personalities.

• Need a little help coming up with something fun that reflects your personality or theme of your wedding day? Consult a professional mixologist, your favorite local bartender or your selected caterer/bar staff.