How to Host a Drink-Naming Game for Your Bridal Shower, Bachelorette Party or Wedding

Looking for a unique way to entertain guests and add personality to your celebration? A drink-naming activity is a fun, interactive idea that works beautifully at bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and weddings. Guests get to bring their creativity to the bar, and you’ll end up with drinks that are not only delicious but also memorable.

Here’s how to make it work, plus examples that will inspire laughter, bonding, and Insta-worthy moments.

1. How the Drink-Naming Works

The concept is simple and so much fun:

1. Provide a few base beverages for ideas (cocktails, mocktails, or champagne spritzers).

2. Set up a “Drink Creation Station” with mixers, garnishes, and juices.

3. Invite guests to mix and match ingredients.

4. Have them name their creations on cards, chalkboards, or a printable template.

5. Display the drinks and let everyone taste-test and vote on their favorites!

This activity sparks creativity, gets guests mingling, and makes for some hilarious and heartfelt names.

2. Why It’s Perfect for Showers, Bachelorettes & Weddings

• Bridal Showers: Adds a playful element without being over-the-top.

• Bachelorette Parties: Lets everyone unleash their fun side before the big night out.

• Weddings: A unique spin on the classic cocktail menu, giving guests a chance to feel part of the celebration.

3. Creative Drink-Naming Prompts

Give guests a theme or prompt to help them brainstorm names. For example:

• Use the bride and groom’s names or initials.

• Play off inside jokes or shared memories.

• Reference love, marriage, or famous romantic phrases.

• Get punny with wedding-related words.

4. Fun Drink Name Examples

Here are some original ideas you can use for inspiration:

Bridal Shower Drink Names

• Blush & Bashful Bubbles – champagne with strawberry puree.

• Miss to Mrs. Mojito – a minty cocktail with a fresh twist.

• Petals & Prosecco – sparkling wine with edible flower garnish.

Bachelorette Party Drink Names

• Bride Tribe Tonic – gin and tonic with a fruity kick.

• Ring Before the Bling – margarita with a salted rim.

• Something Blue Spritz – blue curaçao with lemon soda.

Wedding Drink Names

• Happily Ever After-tini – vodka martini with a sugared rim.

• First Dance Fizz – champagne with elderflower syrup.

• Forever & a Daiquiri – tropical daiquiri with pineapple garnish.

5. Tips for Hosting a Drink-Naming Contest

• Voting Station: Guests vote for categories like “Most Creative Name” or “Best Tasting.”

• Prizes: Hand out small favors like candles, gift cards, or personalized glasses.

• Keepsake for the Couple: Collect all the drink names in a notebook or frame them as a memory.

6. Don’t Forget the Mocktails

Not everyone drinks alcohol, so provide fun non-alcoholic bases like sparkling lemonade, iced tea, or ginger beer. Mocktail name ideas:

• Blissful Berries Fizz

• Sweetheart Sparkler

• Forever Peach Punch

7. Make It Instagram-Worthy

• Provide pretty glassware, stir sticks, and signage.

• Use a chalkboard or gold-framed mirror as the “Name That Drink” station backdrop.

• Encourage guests to snap photos and tag them with your wedding hashtag.

Final Pour!

A drink-naming activity is the perfect way to add personality, laughter, and creativity to your bridal shower, bachelorette, or wedding. With custom cocktails, clever names, and a little friendly competition, you’ll give your guests a memory (and a drink) they’ll never forget. As always, please drink responsibly! Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!

Wishing you all the best! Make life beautiful!

Warmly,

Jenna