Recently we have seen an increase in couples having signature cocktails at their wedding! Similar to favors, escort card tables, and guest books, signature cocktails are an opportunity for couples to be creative and add a personal touch to their wedding day. We are even seeing couples offering a Bride's cocktail and a Groom's cocktail. For example the Bride may love champagne while the Groom is a huge bourbon fan. Together couples create fun names for their special drinks, and often design a sign or drink flag to describe them. Couples also get crafty in how they display their drinks. From silver and wooden trays to pretty carafes or dispensers, specialty cocktails are always a signature touch! One of our favorite specialty cocktails is a spiked lemonade. By taking this simple recipe couples can rename the drink to make it more personal for them! How about calling it the "Lover's Lemonade!" Recipe yields 1 drink:

1 1/2 ounces Jack Daniels

1/2 ounce Sweet and Sour Mix

4-6 ounces Fresca or other citrus soda

1 Maraschino cherry to garnish

Splash of Grenadine.

Mix the first three ingredients. Garnish with cherry and top with grenadine.

Tip of the trade: If you are having a function that is only serving wine and beer, offering one signature cocktail is a great way to provide one liquor beverage without the cost of a full bar!

Image 1, 7, and 8 courtesy of Lynne Brubaker, Image 3 and 4 courtesy of Dominique Attaway, Image 4 and 6 courtesy of Jen Fariello, Image 5 courtesy of Holland Photo Arts.