Top 4 Wedding Presents For Cocktail Lovers
Discover the perfect wedding gift for cocktail enthusiasts. From stylish cocktail shakers and elegant glassware to complete drink trolleys, we've curated a collection of unique wedding presents to elevate any home bar. Plus, learn to master three exclusive cocktail recipes to impress your guests
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Adding bar accessories and cocktail glasses to your wedding registry is a fantastic way to create unforgettable memories at home. Imagine crafting your signature cocktail in a stylish shaker or toasting with loved ones using beautifully crafted glassware. Whether hosting friends for a sophisticated gathering or enjoying a relaxed evening as a couple, your thoughtfully curated home bar will be the centrepiece of your entertainment. If you're a bona fide cocktail enthusiast like us, this guide offers essential tips, must-have bar tools, and recipe inspiration to recreate your favourite drinks, from timeless classics to espresso martinis.
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Cocktail Tools and Accessories
For budding mixologists with all the ideas but none of the gear, we suggest starting with a great cocktail shaker, a cocktail jigger and a muddler or a full cocktail set. These are all wedding presents that your guests will love to buy off your gift list and you will get hours of fun out of them in the years to come.
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Cocktail Glasses
When creating your wedding gift list, think about adding different types of glassware for different occasions and different cocktails. For example, you may want to add some highball glasses perfect for a classic G&T, a Moscow Mule or other long drinks. Or you may want to add some coupes and champagne saucers for cocktails with fizz in. Tumblers are a great option for cocktails such as sours or negronis, while martini glasses will be the must-have for one of our favourite cocktails - the Espresso Martini.
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Cocktail Trolleys
We don't tend to follow interior trends, instead, we love recommending timeless products that will last our couples a lifetime. That said, the revival of the cocktail trolley is a trend that we have a LOT of time for. We have so many options that you could add to your gift list, from the classic brass style to rattan and leather butler trays. Remember to add some practical elements such as a bottle opener for tonics and an ice bucket to save you from going back to the kitchen.
Cocktail Recipe Books
Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just starting your cocktail journey, a comprehensive recipe book is a gift list must-have for any couple. From mastering the classic martini recipes to experimenting with seasonal tipples and setting up home bar essentials, it offers endless possibilities for entertaining your guests or enjoying a romantic night in.
Get Inspired with Our Cocktail Recipes
Elderflower Martini
Ingredients (Serves 1):
40ml Gin or Vodka
10ml Dry Vermouth
15ml Lime or Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
30ml Elderflower Cordial or Elderflower Liqueur
Ice
Lemon Twist to garnish
Method:
Pour Dry Vermouth into your martini glass and swirl around to coat the glass well. Pour Vermouth away. Add Gin, Lime Juice and Elderflower to a cocktail shaker and top up with Ice. Shake well and strain into your Vermouth coated glass. Serve with a fresh lemon twist garnish.
French Martini
Ingredients (Serves 1):
30ml Chambord
50ml Gin
60ml Fresh Pineapple Juice
2 Sprigs Basil
Pinch of Sugar
Raspberries to Garnish
Method:
In a cocktail shaker, combine the basil, a pinch of sugar and a tablespoon of water. Gently crush the basil with a spoon 8-10 times to release the flavours Add ice to the shaker and add the Chambord, Gin and Pineapple Juice. Shake well for 30s and sieve into a cocktail glass. Garnish with Raspberries and Basil
Elderflower Martini
Ingredients (Serves 1):
50ml vodka
50ml Kahlua (or any coffee liqueur)
50ml espresso coffee, chilled
1 tsp Salted Caramel sauce
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan set over a low heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and bubble the sauce for 2-3 mins until golden and syrupy. Leave to cool. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker half filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, and then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans
A Proper G&T
Ingredients (Serves 1):
50ml Gin
Fever Tree Tonic
Fresh Thyme
Grapefruit wedge, Slice to Garnish
Ice
Method:
Pour your Gin into a tumbler or highball glass. Add a sprig of Thyme and 3-4 ice cubes and muddle well with a spoon. Squeeze in some fresh Grapefruit juice. Top up with tonic and garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme and a slice of grapefruit
For more cocktail inspiration for your gift list explore our curated Home Bar collection, browse through our Pinterest board or follow our cocktail series over on our Instagram.
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