Are you looking for a way to make a lasting impression without breaking your budget?  Although choosing to host a full bar makes for a great party it can also throw the budget for a loop.  When you are looking for an affordable way to host your bar consider getting creative and offering a signature cocktail or mocktail!  Consider setting up a station with two specialty drinks that consists of the bride and grooms favorites.  Instead of naming these by their true identity, consider renaming them with the name of the bride and the groom.  So her favorite becomes her name and his becomes his name.  Whatever your selection may be it is a great conversation starter, the station always looks great and it provides for a memorable event.

Here are recipes for two of our favorites!

Blushing Bride

Ingredients

Makes 2

• 1 lemon wedge
• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 cup pulp-free pink lemonade

Directions

1. Rub lemon around rims of two martini glasses; dip in sugar.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add vodka and lemonade.
3. Shake well.
4. Strain into glasses.

Golden Groom

Makes 2

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Splash of pomegranate juice
• Orange peel, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice.
2. Shake well.
3. Divide between 2 highball glasses; garnish each with a piece of orange peel.