2013 is a year of celebrations! I'm so honored to be a part of two weddings this spring {in the span of six weeks!}, so there are lots of festivities happening early this year. I already threw my sister-in-law's bachelorette in January, but in just a few short weeks, I'll be helping to throw another for my bestie, {kj}. Per the bride's request, we're doing a quiet weekend--full of best friends, good food, and a few tasty beverages ;) Here's the trouble: a super sugary cocktail isn't meant to be consumed in higher volumes. These recipes are on our radar, but we haven't picked a final winner just yet...
left column {from top}: Salty Dog via Matt Bites + Peach Bellini via Kitchen Meets Girl + Brooklyn Beauty via Crepes of Wrath || right column {from top}: Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Float via Completely Delicious + Champagne Mint Julep via Southern Weddings
Truth be told, I'd be happy with something sparkly {be it champagne or prosecco}, but fun drinks make for a good party! What cocktails have you found to be party pleasers--which aren't hard to make + wouldn't be too fussy? I can't wait to hear your suggestions! xoxo {av}
This is so helpful- I have to help plan a bachelorette party this summer for my cousin!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty drinks & I'm sure they're tasty too!
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I'm having my bachelorette party in April. So, I will have to pass this on to my maid of honor!
ReplyDeleteBasil Vodka Lemonade! Had it at a wedding out of giant glass dispensers - so fun!
ReplyDeletethese are such great ideas...i'm a bridesmaid for my friend joia's wedding this summer so i need to pin this to our shared wedding board! :)
ReplyDeletexoamy
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Oh my goodness! Is it bad that I'd take one (or a couple) of these right now and it's only 10am?!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of that peach bellini! I'm throwing a party for a friend this summer, and these would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteAlyssa
The Glossy Life
The salty dog would be really good because it isn't too sweet! How about a pretty chambord champagne cocktail with some blackberries in it?
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! Happy with any bubbles. :)
ReplyDeleteI have been featuring new cocktails every Thursday on the blog, so far the easiest and always a crowd pleaser is blood orange sorbet in prosecco, or add blood orange soda (pellegrino makes an awesome one) orange vodka & orange liquor. (http://www.dooleynotedstyle.com/2013/02/ferry-building-favorites-part-2.html)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the sugary cocktails ;) My vote goes for that tangerine sorbet champagne float - it's actually been on my to-try list!
ReplyDeleteThat sparkling julep looks fantastic - but you can't go wrong with a classic champagne cocktail (bubbly, bitters, sugar cube) or for the festive color, a kir royale (bubbly + chambord). Tangentially related, "sexy" brand bubbly is actually not a half bad dry sparkling rose, just tragically named.
ReplyDeleteYummm! Will definitely have to try the peach bellini!!
ReplyDeleteKayla
www.lovelucygirl.com
I loooove Peach Beliinis!! Another favorite of mine is the Champagne-tini - so good and so simple to make!! However, all these drinks look and sound wonderful! Makes me wish it was Friday so I could go out for drinks with the girls! :D
ReplyDeletexx Amanda,
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All of those look delish! During the summer months, I like to make white wine sangria with lots of fresh fruit. It's light, not too sweet, and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese all look amazing and are making me miss alcohol even more now! If you're looking for another option I think you can't go wrong with a St. Germain cocktail (St. Germain, Champagne, Club Soda). They are so delicious!
ReplyDeleteDying for a Peach Bellini!
ReplyDeleteYum!! I had champagne + chambord one time at a bachelorette and it's delicious, pretty, and easy!
ReplyDeleteYay thank you! Got a bachelorette coming up that I need to plan for and these are great!
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How fun! I am such a wedding geek - I get so excited about showers...and weddings...and everything in between! These are delicious sounding drinks, sign me up!
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Maya
Great post. What font is your whimsical one?
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