Beach weddings aren't complete without an array of cool, refreshing and delectable tropical cocktails but the list of what you can serve at your beach wedding reception is miles long! At our wedding, I didn't even know the hotel was going to serve cocktails, thought it was only canapes and cold drinks. I had PIÑA COLADA before we had our photo shoots!Considering that my family doesn't drink alcohol, they didn't realize there was an alcohol on any choice of drinks, they enjoyed it though! Without knowing that it would give them a kick after having a glass or two, by 10pm I saw my mother and sister were dancing already with the singers, oh dear. While they didn't manage to stay until midnight with us - "MIDNIGHT BY THE BEACH", staring at the moon and the stars while finishing all the cocktails.
How do you know what would be good and what would make guests cringe? Not to worry - here's a simple and easy list of delicious cocktails that your guests will love sipping next to the shoreline as they celebrate your special day with you.
BLUE HAWAIIAN COCKTAIL  This delicious cocktail is a bright blue and puts even the brightest Caribbean waters to shame. 1 ounce pineapple juice 1 ounce white rum 1 ounce cream of coconut 1 tsp sugar (or more if you like it sweet) 1/2 ounce blue Curaco Shake ingredients together and pour over crushed ice. Garnish as desired with pineapple slices, cherries or umbrellas. PIÑA COLADA  This classic beach style cocktail is a must at any beach wedding reception.6 ounces white rum 8 ounces coconut cream 8 ounces pineapple juice 3 cups of ice Pineapple slices Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Garnish with pineapple slices and anything else you like! GREEN DRAGON  This unique drink is simple to make but absolutely delicious - and puts an untraditional spin on classic champagne!1 ounce Midori melon liquor 4-5 ounces champagne of your choice Serve in a champagne glass or martini glass and garnish with orchids or other types of tropical flowers. "SEX ON THE BEACH" COCKTAIL  This enormously fun tropical cocktail is perfect for beach weddings - it will give your guests an idea of what you and your new husband will be doing afterwards!2 ounces orange juice 1/2 ounce peach schnapps 2 ounces cranberry juice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1/2 cup crushed ice Mix ingredients slowly over a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with cherries, pineapple slices, orange wedges or any other garnish of your choice. TROPICAL ITCH COCKTAIL  Mix it up with this hilarious and delicious cocktail. 1 ounce white rum 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier (Orange curaco will also do) 4 ounces passion fruit juice Serve this cocktail with a backscratcher in the glass! |
There are a great number of delicious tropical cocktails that you can serve at your beach wedding reception - a great way to find out new and exciting cocktail recipes is to ask your bartender. Even better, ask your bartender if he or she can whip up a fun, new cocktail with you and your husband in mind. Name it after your new marriage and let your guests have this drink on the house! Incorporate your personalities into it by choosing fun, whimsical liquors and garnishes that blend well together.
No matter what types of cocktails you choose to serve at your beach wedding reception, your guests will enjoy each and every one of them.
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