Serving alcohol at a baby shower can be a delicate
matter. Approval from the
mommy-to-be is a must, and if she would prefer to forgo the booze, think about
crafting one of these. BUT, if Momma is down, then go for
it!
Your primary concern is going
to be keeping it classy. Nothing
ruins the baby shower vibe like bottles upon bottles of liquor, and you don’t
want your guest of honor to feel like an outsider at her own shower. Keeping this in mind, I recommend a
signature cocktail, served in an eye-catching vessel.
I created the following Bourbon Peach Punch for the last
baby shower I hosted, and it was a hit.
It was gorgeous in my mother’s vintage punch bowl, dressed up with fresh
fruit and lemon-ice
cubes. Make sure to select a
cocktail that is not too stiff (we don’t want Grandma stumbling out the door),
and choose something that complements your menu and overall aesthetic. The last thing to remember when
choosing a drinks menu for a baby shower is to be sure to have equally special
non-alcoholic options available. Italian
sodas are a fun option, and you certainly can’t go wrong with classic iced
tea or lemonade. This will allow
everyone to feel that they are equally involved in the celebration, regardless
of their choice to imbibe.
Bourbon Peach Punch
1 ½ cup bourbon (I prefer Maker’s Mark)
1 ½ cup peach juice (Trader Joe’s Dixie Peach is delish)
1 cup ginger ale
Fresh sliced peaches and lemons
This looks so summer-y and scrumptious - definitely delicate enough to fit into the decor of a baby shower as well. Those giant slices of lemons and peaches in the mid-century punch bowl look incredible.
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