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Suggestions on making a bulk portion drink for wedding
Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:44 am
Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:44 am
So I’m getting married on Saturday. 70 people coming, only about 40-50 drink. It’s at a large residence. I have a pirogue that I’m filling with ice and beer, but my fiancé and I have to make a mixed drink for the wedding. My last name Bonvillain so we are calling it a Bonvicane. I was thinking a type of hurricane drink, but I’m trying to keep it somewhat reasonable price wise. Has anyone ever put together something like this? Any suggestions or experiences are welcome.
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Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:47 am to bigbonvi
You want to make jungle juice for your wedding?
I would do a big batch of like gin and tonic or something.
I would do a big batch of like gin and tonic or something.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:57 am to bigbonvi
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my fiancé and I have to make a mixed drink for the wedding
No you don't.
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Has anyone ever put together something like this?
Yes when I was in a fraternity and having a house party.
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Any suggestions or experiences are welcome.
Grow up or stop being insanely trashy.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:58 am to bigbonvi
Sangria is always a hit and can be done without being too pricy.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 11:58 am to bigbonvi
Does anyone really like to drink hurricanes?
Since you mention cost, I was thinking of sangria. It looks festive in a punchbowl or tall glass thanks to the cut fruit, it is economical as you can use a decent red boxed wine or something sold by the liter, requires just a bit of brandy, and it isn't terrible with food.
ETA: sangria must be a good idea, someone else had it
Since you mention cost, I was thinking of sangria. It looks festive in a punchbowl or tall glass thanks to the cut fruit, it is economical as you can use a decent red boxed wine or something sold by the liter, requires just a bit of brandy, and it isn't terrible with food.
ETA: sangria must be a good idea, someone else had it
This post was edited on 3/26/19 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:00 pm to TH03
Yea I have a lot of people coming from out of town and out of country. If it were up to me I’d have scotch. But the wifey and most of her family want a Southern New Orleans type drink that’s fruity. So I thought hurricane. Now it’s crunch time and I have to make some bulk drink and soon.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:01 pm to hungryone
Sangria is a good idea. I am a Cajun marrying a Latina woman. Haha
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:02 pm to CoachChappy
You sound like an immature frat boy. Good luck with that.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:04 pm to bigbonvi
We called it Pool Juice or Bayou Juice. Was/ is always mixed in a 5 gallon Gott water cooler and served 50+ easy.
1/5 of Everclear
1/5 of Your favorite citrus flavored vodka (Stoli Citros)
1/5 of Malibu Black Rum
2 # quartered lemons
1# quartered limes
1 8oz bottle of Grenadine
1 gal Hawaiian Punch (ready to drink not concentrate)
1 bag of ice
Mix it all together.
1/5 of Everclear
1/5 of Your favorite citrus flavored vodka (Stoli Citros)
1/5 of Malibu Black Rum
2 # quartered lemons
1# quartered limes
1 8oz bottle of Grenadine
1 gal Hawaiian Punch (ready to drink not concentrate)
1 bag of ice
Mix it all together.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:09 pm to bigbonvi
Make 2 drinks. One big batch of sangria and one big batch of Sazeracs.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:09 pm to bigbonvi
Kirkland Sangria + fresh fruit. Put it in a nice punchbowl. I've been to a couple of weddings that did this and the sangria went fast.
ETA: Try to keep the Alcohol percentage manageable. You want to make sure everyone can make it through the reception.
ETA: Try to keep the Alcohol percentage manageable. You want to make sure everyone can make it through the reception.
This post was edited on 3/26/19 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:16 pm to bigbonvi
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But the wifey and most of her family want a Southern New Orleans type drink that’s fruity.
ehh
How about hire a dude that makes mink julips
trust me, everyone would want this over any kind of trash can punch.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 12:19 pm to bigbonvi
Go buy a dozen or so boxes of Franzia and really class up the place.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:10 pm to bigbonvi
Jesus that sounds trashy as shite. I can imagine the camo tuxedos already 
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:18 pm to bigbonvi
I support the OP
Sounds like he is having a reasonable reception.
Lol at idiots that throw away thousands on a reception nobody will really remember
Sounds like he is having a reasonable reception.
Lol at idiots that throw away thousands on a reception nobody will really remember
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:23 pm to bigbonvi
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You sound like an immature frat boy. Good luck with that.
I'm not the one making jungle juice for my wedding
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:24 pm to Cosmo
I've been to plenty of low budget receptions that were still very classy. I imagine OP will be wearing his dress hat at the alter.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:26 pm to Cosmo
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Sounds like he is having a reasonable reception.
I agree. I've had some fun times at downhome backyard receptions. At least he's not borrowing money, spending his parents' retirement funds, or pretending to be more affluent simply to impress so-called friends.
Another option not previously mentioned is something bubbly: a champagne or prosecco punch. Go to Dorignac's and tell the liquor dept guys you're looking for the best tasting, best priced prosecco or champagne, and they'll point you in the right direction.
Going the sangria or mixed punch route allows you to do a visually nice presentation: borrow a couple of punch bowls, make old-school fruited ice rings in bundt cake pans or ring molds, and float 'em in the punch. It's retro and cool!
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:31 pm to hungryone
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It's retro and cool!
no it isn't
Posted on 3/26/19 at 1:39 pm to bigbonvi
In punch bowl, place 2-3 containers of Lime sherbet. Cover with ginger ale. Add liquor of your choice. Draft someone good looking to serve it.
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