OPEN BARS AT WEDDINGS ARE ALWAYS A DO :: SIGNATURE DRINKS II

As the host of the wedding, yes you are the host, you should consider your non-drinking guests. For them, you can create mocktails. The Sparkling Sally is easy to switch to a mocktail, just add sparkling cider in place of sparkling wine. Here are a couple additional mocktail recipes.

Tornado Twist

Recipe courtesy of All Recipes

12 oz. Cranberry-Raspberry Juice

12 oz. Lemon-Lime Carbonated Beverage

In a pitcher, mix juice and carbonated beverage. Serve over ice.

Sweet Sensation

Fresh Limes (use in wedges)

1/2 cup Watermelon Juice

1/4 cup Sparkling Apple Cider

1/4 cup Cold Green Tea

4 sprigs mint

Squeeze lime into shaker and add peel. Add other ingredients, shake and serve.

The recipes I chose to feature in this part of our series require minimal shopping on your part. They also require minimal setup on the part of your caterers. Many hotels are open to you bringing in recipes for your wedding. Just allow enough time for the bartenders to play around with your recipes to get them just right for your big day.

Next week, as a part of our series on open bars, we will discuss beer and wine.