New Delhi: Every wedding should be memorable and reflect the personalities and uniqueness of the couple.
There are many ways to do this with your décor, music, venue and more. An Indian wedding is not just a ceremony, it is an extravaganza that envelope much more than the conventional rituals: it involves stupendous music, groundbreaking dances, a drama with a plethora of characters, and of course the bonding of two families for generations to come.
With time, the weddings have only become more profuse, and rather swanky. This has given way to the need of making some parts of the wedding extremely fascinating and exotic; the beverages are being the most sought after of them.
Today we're going to share some ideas that will help jazz up your beverages section and it will make your wedding the most memorable one for your guests. The article includes five different beverages that will make your wedding colourful.
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The unusual bride- If you are looking for something that is a bit out of the box, here's what you need to turn out. This one is a treat for your taste buds.
A combination of Bohemia beer chipotle cocktail, this one is a great option for the euphoric bride. Grab 1 lemon wedge and wet the rim of a tall glass.
Then dip the rim into the chipotle rimming salt and squeeze the lime juice into the glass. Toss in the lime pieces and mix in the pureed chipotles in adobo.
Fill up your cup with ice, sip and enjoy.
The conventional bride-Orchids are known to be the flower of choice for the traditional brides. A flower that resonate love and purity, this cocktail is a potent match for the conservative bride.
What you require: Citron vodka, canton ginger liqueur, cranberry juice and sweet/sour mix. Pour all these ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake it up.
The sentimental bride-The emotional or the sentimental bride is an amalgamation of sweet and savoury. A perfect combination for the sentimental bride, this romantic red libation is sure to spice up your wedding and make you fall head over heels in love too.
What you require: Stoli vodka, stoli vanilla vodka, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, freshly extracted red bell pepper juice, simple syrup.
Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake it up. Strain your libation into a martini glass and top off the rim with a red bell pepper ring and a fresh basil leaf.
Say cheers now!
The chai ‘dhabba'- Chai in and Indian heart has a special corner. From romance to important discussion, everything is accompanied by chai. So how can you forget to include this special drink in your wedding?
You can have a special tea counter with Indian variants such as ginger, lemon, mint, masala tea, honey flavoured green tea. Add some Kashmiri touch by including Kahwa on the list!
Depending on your menu and cuisine you can choose from an array of options. Like for example, if you have a south Indian themed breakfast, filter coffee would be a perfect accompaniment.
Chais are also popular for high teas. Chai can be served with nankatais, khari biscuits and some street side food is quite popular for an Indian themed high tea.
The all-in-one stand- Now this will surely be the favourite sections of your guests this wedding. In this particular stand, the colourful tastes of Indian will be reflected.
From lemonade, to a quintessential juice, the stand will have everything.
It's perfect to cool your guests down after all the dancing in the baraat. Jal jeera is also a good option in case you have a summer wedding for a very traditional welcome.
In case you have a summer wedding, lassi, buttermilk or thandai would be good accompaniments to your main course. On the other hand, Badam or Kesar milk would be apt for a winter wedding.
Indian sherbets are a hit at weddings! If you have an all day brunch party sherbets are totally recommended. Some of the popular flavours are Rose, Kalakhatta, Orange and Kacchi Kairi.
Setting up a stall for Indian fruit juices such as Aam Paana, Kokum Sherbet or tender coconut is also a great idea.
