More party talk

[auberge]

I'm planning a party instead of working.

My question is alcohol. We are having beer, wine and two signature drinks. (the person that is hosting the party at her house prefers to not have a full bar)

Any suggestions for drinks? I was thinking a spiked lemonade (vanilla vodka, st. germaine, and lemonade) and a margarita because we are mexican food for dinner. I know the drinks are kind of girly but they have beer and wine if they don't like them.

It's my mom's 60th birthday. The party starts early at 4:30ish.

[Deleted]

Those drinks sound good. Sangria is always an easy party option as well.

[evans]

I think both of those will appeal to a lot of people with also having the beer and wine.

[egishere]

Those sound good. I would just make it as easy as possible-like pre mix everything and put in those pretty glass dispensers. Or can you rent a margarita machine? Sometimes they have them where you can do two different flavors - like margarita and Bellini.

[Kore]

mmm. Spiked lemonade sounds delicious.

[ejpint]

I might not do spiked lemonade and margaritas together - they're both kind of similar citrus-y drinks. Both sound delicious, but I might do sangria and margaritas as someone else suggested, that way you're getting a little more variety.

[auberge]

Hmm. I'll think about the Sangria but isn't it kind of a waste to only two alcoholic drinks and one of them made with wine. You know what I'm saying?

[Deleted]

This is like a small wedding! LOL!

[auberge]

Sept 26, 2012 13:05:53 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

This is like a small wedding! LOL!

It is out of control. I can't stop myself.

[zombiemuse]

What about beer-gartias? I love those.

Or maybe a champagne mixture instead of Sangria. I found something on pinterest that was like champagne and some juice.

[giantsgirl]

I agree that the 2 options you have listed are similar. If you are looking for something to change out with the spiked lemonade, I love this recipe for a boozey punch! I usually add some Cranberry juice as well, since it is a bit strong as is.


1.5 cups berry vodka
3/4 cups Grand Marnier
6 pints of fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries)
1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed—about 8 lemons)
1.5 cups simple syrup
1 bottle sparkling wine (Something Extra Dry)

[vanillacourage]

I would have a second "signature" drink that would appeal to guys too. Sangria and margaritas are both pretty frou-frou. (Yes I know they can drink beer).

[evans]

Sept 26, 2012 13:20:26 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

I would have a second "signature" drink that would appeal to guys too. Sangria and margaritas are both pretty frou-frou. (Yes I know they can drink beer).

What about Martinis or gimlets?

[auberge]

Sept 26, 2012 13:26:07 GMT -5 evans said:

Sept 26, 2012 13:20:26 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

I would have a second "signature" drink that would appeal to guys too. Sangria and margaritas are both pretty frou-frou. (Yes I know they can drink beer).

What about Martinis or gimlets?

I wanted to do something I could pre-mix and mininalize the bottles because we will be around a pool.

[evans]

Ah, that's not going to work then. I think your ideas were good and I, personally, wouldn't be too worried about them being to similar.

[zombiemuse]

Here's some ideas I found on pinterest...I tried to keep with your theme and less girly

pinterest.com/pin/45528646204125257/ - vodka jalapeno orange spritzer

pinterest.com/pin/253679391481812670/ - Vampire's Dream - rum, cranberry and pinapple juice, and a splash of grenadine.

pinterest.com/pin/141089400797490580/ - tequila over lime sorbet