Drinks to Cause a Stir
The drinks menu can often be overlooked when event planning. They’re just drinks, aren’t they? A means of quenching thirst? With a little imagination and creativity, drinks can become a theme in themselves. You could play with a colour, seasons, flavourings, sweets or simply bring back some classic cocktail ideas.Here, based on themes, Events by Knight, seasoned party planners, bring you 21 drinks to cause a stir.
Halloween
Halloween means more than trick and treating. Kick off a Halloween based event with first 3 drinks to cause a stir themed cocktails.1. Black Devil Cocktail = 5oz Dry Vermouth + 2 oz White Rum + an olive2. Brain Damage Shot = 2 parts Jager Herbal Liqueur + 1 part Vodka + 1.5 parts Gin3. Frankenstein Shot = 0.5 oz Blackberry Schnapps + 0.5g Melon Liqueur + 1oz Pineapple Juice.
Christmas
Make Christmas that little more festive with our seasonal cocktails4. Christmas Cookie Cocktail - 1oz Peppermint Schnapps + 1oz Coffee Liqueur + 1oz Irish Cream5. Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail – 5oz Triple Sec + 3oz Cranberry Juice + Champagne6. Santa Shot – Equal measures of Grenadine Syrup, Crème de Menthe + Peppermint Schnapps
New Year’s Eve
See in the New Year with sparkling cocktails.7. Bellini Cocktail - 3 parts Champagne + 1 part Peach Schnapps + dash of Grenadine8. Cherry Fizz Cocktail – 2oz Cherry Brandy + 0.5oz Lemon Juice + Mineral Water9. Melon Mimosa - 2oz Melon Liqueur + 4oz Champagne
Easter
Indulge that Chocolate Loving Side with Easter themed cocktails.10. Fudge Martini – 3oz Vodka + 0.5oz Chocolate Liqueur + 0.5oz Coffee Liqueur11. Chocolate Monkey – 2oz Crème de Cacao + 2 scoops Chocolate Ice Cream + Add a cherry and banana12. Dark Indulgence – 0.5oz Coffee Liqueur + 3oz Cola + 1 scoop Chocolate Ice Cream
Colour Themes
Why not host a colour themed event with matching drinks?
Blue
13. Blue Lagoon Cocktail – 1oz Vodka +1oz Blue Curacao + Lemonade and Add a Cherry14. Frostbite Cocktail – 1.5oz Tequila + 0.5 oz White Crème de Cacao + 0.5oz Blue Curacao + 0.5oz Cream and Add a Cherry15. Blue Skies Cocktail – 1oz Triple Sec + 1oz Blue Curacao Liqueur + Lemonade
Red
16. Ruby Sunrise Cocktail – 2oz Viniq Ruby + 1.5oz Silver Tequila + 1oz Grapefruit Juice + 1.5 oz Lemon and Lime Soda17. Red Rudolph Cocktail - 5oz Triple Sec + 0.5oz Cinnamon Schnapps + 0.75 Vodka + 6oz Cranberry Juice18. Pomegranate Fizz - 4oz Pomegranate Juice + 2oz Soda Water + 1oz Vodka
Green
19. Misty Mint Cocktail – 0.5g Green Crème de Menthe + 1oz White Rum20. Jade Cocktail – 2oz White Rum + 0.25oz Green Crème de Menthe + 0.5oz Triple Sec + 0.5oz Lime Juice21. Evergreen Cocktail – 1oz Tequila + 1oz Green Crème de Menthe + 0.5oz Melon Liqueur + 2oz Grapefruit Juice + 2oz Pineapple Juice.So, now you’re in the mood for a themed drinks night, come and talk to us at Events by Knight. We’d be happy to add the finishing touches or discuss themes you may not have even thought of.
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Email: info@eventsbyknight.co.uk or call +44(0)20 130 4040