The perfect wedding cocktail

After what must feel like an eternity for all engaged couples, wedding ceremonies and receptions can now go ahead with up to 30 people.

If you’re getting married this summer, or if you’re planning to tie the knot soon, nothing sets the tone and atmosphere of a celebration like your choice of cocktails. But with so many combinations to choose from, finding the right one for your special day can be a challenge.

So what is the perfect cocktail for a romantic wedding after lockdown?

We asked the head distiller of Massingberd-Mundy Distillery, Tristan Jorgensen:

“When it comes to wedding cocktails, it’s important to select something that’s a real people-pleaser that’s also a little out of the ordinary”, said Tristan, who has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of spirits and cocktails.

Tristan has been in the drinks industry for almost 15 years, working across the country as a distiller, from the Scottish Isle of Islay to Dorset, Tristan has made drinks for Laphroaig Whisky, Chase Distillery, Newton House Gin and Avalon Distillery, before creating Massingberd-Mundy Distillery on the South Ormsby Estate.

“After the formality of the ceremony, your first cocktail at the wedding reception is a chance for you and your guests to relax and to really get into the party spirit”, he continues.

“Even when it’s raining, it’s nice to have something that’s fruity, fizzy and fun so the sun feels like it’s shining, even when it’s not.”

“With romance in the air, weddings are also a great opportunity to be a little bit playful, so I’ve come up with a great recipe for a delicious pink cocktail which looks just as cheerful as it is delicious.”