Traditional or trendy drinks for your wedding?

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Besides surprising your guests with the wedding dress, the banquet or the wedding decorations, delight them with the best drinks and cocktails service. Whether they are alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, they will make the difference if you choose them correctly. Traditional drinks or trendy proposals? If you don't know what to choose to refresh your palates in your exchange of silver rings, clarify all of them.your questions about this item below.

Traditional drinks

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Aperitif drinks

Regardless of whether the wedding will be outdoors or indoors in a hall, there are traditional cocktails that you can't miss at the reception Among them, the Champagne, the Pisco Sour and the Vaina, which although they are all three different, they all combine wonderfully with the flavors of a cocktail.

Variety of wines

Another beverage that can't be missing at the table is wine: red, white, sparkling or rosé? Which grape variety goes best with what? Depending on the menu, some wines are better companions than others For example, while red Cabernet Sauvignon is ideal for pairing with lean red meats, white Chardonnay enhances the flavor of fresh, smoked or grilled fish. Regardless of the dish you choose, there is no doubt that the wine will play a fundamental role, whatever the type of banquet, at any time of the day.

Beers and distillates

Beer is another traditional beverage not to be missed, especially if the golden ring posture will be in the middle of summer. And so much is the fascination for this barley drink, that usually a Beer Bar is set up As for distilled spirits, which appear once the open bar is opened, among the favorites are Whisky, Pisco, Rum, Vodka and Tequila.

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Non-alcoholic beverages

Apart from the traditional soft drinks, the caterers are also often include natural fruit juices or flavored lemonade. with hints of ginger, apple, pineapple, mint or cucumber, among other options. In addition, in many marriages it is customary to serve preparations such as the Piña Colada, the Daiquiri or the Cuban Mojito, but without alcohol. A proposal very celebrated by children, pregnant women, drivers and teetotal guests. And another non-alcoholic drink that is classic, but rather known as a dessert, is the autochthonous andA refreshing mote con huesillo, a recipe that will fit perfectly if you're going for a country wedding decoration or a Chilean style celebration.

Trendy drinks

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Healthy drinks

As drinkers are becoming more and more health conscious, trendy drinks include those containing less alcoholic strength This is the case of the Bloody Mary, which is prepared with vodka, abundant tomato juice, Tabasco sauce and lemon juice. The Sangria, which provides all the benefits of red wine, in addition to the vitamins and minerals of fresh fruit. Or the Gin, which is produced from different aromatic herbs.This last one, although it started as a medicinal drink, is nowadays considered one of the most chic drinks and is perfect for evening weddings.

Minimalists

Another trend in mixology is oriented towards simplicity, thus, many of the trendy drinks are simple mixes of the most popular The Ramazzotti Rosato, imported directly from Milan, tends to be prepared in two ways: combined with tonic water or combined with sparkling water and a little mint. In both cases, a few slices of lemon are also added. It is an ideal preparation to enjoy in the evening.On the other hand, if you prefer to raise your wedding glasses with a warm liqueur, the Black Russian is another minimal alternative, since its elaboration consists of vodka, ice and coffee liqueur.

Attractive presentation

On the other hand, it is also fashionable to have a drink that are presented in some special way The Moscow Mule, for example, is a mixture of vodka with crushed ice, lime juice, ginger beer (or ginger ale) and mint. This drink, besides being refreshing, is visually very striking, as it is originally served in a copper mug or mug. With a smooth taste, but with character, you will look great with the Moscow Mule in an urban, millennial or industrial marriage.

Drinks with bubbles

Finally, sparkling wines will continue to be a trend in 2020 For example, a Sparkling Brut with Vermouth or a Sparkling Demi Sec with Martini, in addition to the classic recipes such as Mimosa (with orange juice) and Kir Royal (with cassis liqueur), all of them fresh drinks to accompany the aperitif and that will have a strong presence during this season's weddings.

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Mixed drinks

You don't have to choose between traditional drinks and trendy drinks, as both types complement each other perfectly. In fact, the key to success at a cocktail bar is the variety of flavours, aromas and colours Now, if you want to give prominence to the trendiest drinks, one option is to hire a bartender to prepare them in full view of the guests. You can set up a specially decorated table with chalkboards with beautiful love phrases or illuminated signs.

However, if they don't want traditional beverages to lose their place either, then they install a station with different varieties of pisco Consider, however, that the younger guests will want to try the novelty cocktails, while the adults will be more inclined to try the traditional drinks.

Depending on the style of the wedding, you will find many options to decorate the bar area or the different stations, for example, with banners, blackboards with love phrases, barrels or curtains of lights, among other arrangements for weddings. This way, you will also get very special spaces. instagrammeables to enjoy a drink.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.