The Hall we are having our reception in does not allow alcohol unless it is bought there and they charge an arm and a leg. Plus many of our family members do not drink and are very opposed to even being in the same building where alcohol is being consumed. However we want a drink that is going to look nice for a toast. Punch is fine for the rest of the evening but for this one toast we want something else. Our guests list is at a little over 100 and that means the price of sparkling juices is nearly out of the question (yes I know I picked the wrong time of year to have a wedding reception). Does anyone have any ideas that will not break the bank but still be elegant?
2006-11-08 15:16:58 · 9 answers · asked by raynelley 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
You could make Italian soda. Use club soda (very cheap!), ice and a few shots of flavored syrup - like raspberry, blackberry, lemon etc. There are over 20 flavors available.
You can find the syrup anywhere they sell coffee & tea. I usually get mine at Smart & Final or Cost Plus World Market.
Best Wishes!
2006-11-08 15:46:46 · answer #1 · answered by sassysugarchef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dole came out with a bunch of sparkling juices. they're just their regular juices but carbonated. also, you can also try apple juice and ginger ale. a nice sweet taste that has the color and look of champagne minus the alcohol and price.
2006-11-09 03:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sparkling Cider -- its yummy and a good substitute. There are actually many varieties of it (I think Scuppernong is the closest to Champagne), but you can actually buy it inexpensively at Sams Club or Costco (my folks did this for a 70-person Anniversary party). In addition, cases can be bought online at web address included.
2006-11-09 00:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by phillipa_gordon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was researching decoration ideas for my own wedding and I came across this page that suggests concocting your own drink with juice (bubbles or not) and maybe fruit wedges, but concentrating on coordinating your colors! What kinds of colors will you have in your wedding, the bridesmaids dresses, floral arrangments, center pieces etc..... while I dont have a precise idea of a drink, maybe this will help you to narrow down some "color coordinated" ideas.
2006-11-08 23:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by AZrunner 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on where You are-there's a range of sparkling soft drinks called Schloer in the UK in white or red grape-if not in the UK,there should be something similar in sodas available to You.
2006-11-09 02:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by Devmeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my wedding we used 7-Up- very tasty & did not break the bank- Good Luck
2006-11-08 23:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by jyone scotani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can use Ribena syrup and add carbonated water. looks abit like red wine except for the bubbles =)
if you want it to look like champagne, just get Zappel from F&N.
2006-11-08 23:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try apple cider.
2006-11-09 01:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Pea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gingerale
2006-11-08 23:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋