Signature Wedding Cocktails with BevMo!

DIY Cocktails with BEVMO!

It’s five o’clock somewhere, so let’s chat cocktails for a sec. Once you start planning the details of your reception, it’s time to think about which fun drinks you’ll serve your guests that will pair with your menu + the vibe of your day. But if you’re about as familiar with wine or bourbon as you are with the currency exchange rate, you’re in luck because BevMo! is here to help!

BevMo! offers one-on-one service, beverage ideas, and all the quality liquor, wine + champagne necessary for turning your wedding reception into the epic party you’ve always imagined. With just a quick email, you can schedule an appointment with a BevMo! weddings expert (parties{at}bevmo{dot}com) to get the process started, or to set up a complimentary in-store wine tasting. (Something we think is seriously just as important as your cake tasting, folks!)

To get the signature cocktail ideas flowing, we teamed up with Dan from The Whaling Club to share two ideas for refreshing cocktails that’d be perfect for serving at your summer wedding! The liquors used were not only mixologist-approved, but can be found at your local BevMo! (or delivered to you directly) for an affordable cost. An important detail to factor in since you’ll likely be serving quite a few cocktails when the big day rolls around. Let’s check ’em out…

Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Strawberry Daiquiri
white rum, strawberry, lime +sugar
2 oz white rum (We used Flor de Caña white rum from BevMo!)
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)*
2 – 3 whole strawberries

In a shaking tin, muddle strawberries with lime juice and simple syrup. Add rum, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry. Enjoy!

*simple syrup: In a pot add 1 part granulated sugar and 1 part water. Stir over low heat to combine ingredients.

TIP: Long before it made its way into the blender, this classic Cuban cocktail originally consisted of just three ingredients shaken to perfection: dry rum, lime juice, and sugar. We love to add strawberries to our daiquiris, but feel free to substitute your favorite seasonal fruit.

Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Bee Sting Recipe

Bee Sting
tequila, fresno chili, lemon + honey
2 oz tequila (we used Espolon Tequila Blanco from BevMo!)
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz honey syrup (2:1)*
3 – 4 fresno chili wheels

In a shaking tin, muddle fresno chilis with lemon juice and honey syrup. Add tequila, shake vigorously, and strain over block ice into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a dried chili pepper. Enjoy!

*honey syrup: in a pot add 2 parts clover honey and 1 part water. Stir over low heat to combine ingredients.

TIP: This chili-spiked tequila adaptation of the famous “Bee’s Knees” cocktail is the perfect pairing for barbecue or tacos. When slicing the fresno chilis, you’ll want to remove the chili seeds for a mild heat, and increase the number of chili wheels for an added kick.

Bee Sting Recipe

Bee Sting Recipe

Bee Sting Recipe

Don’t those cocktails look amaze? We love that you can re-create them for your big day, or come up with your own fun drink or reception experience with BevMo!. Think Martini bars, Tequila tastings, wine pairings + more. Oh, and when ordering with BevMo! online, you’ll always receive complimentary delivery on orders over $500.

To reserve your complimentary in-store wine tasting experience, don’t forget to email parties{at}bevmo{dot}com.

photography: Gregory Ross // liquor: BevMo! // cocktails: The Whaling Club // tabletop rentals: Borrowed Blu

* This post is sponsored by BevMo! All content, ideas, and words are by Green Wedding Shoes. Thanks for supporting our sponsors!

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