Hen Do Cocktail Making
If you’re looking for a brilliant London hen do activity that gets the hens chatting and has everyone plied with booze, then why not sign your group up for a cocktail making class?
This is one of the most popular hen party activities for many reasons. It’s fun, hilarious and guaranteed to get your hens bonding!
Fumble in the Dark
Hen do cocktail making is an excellent hen activity that allows your group to get creative and learn a new skill. There are specialist companies who will give your group a class in mixology, allowing them to create their favourite drinks and drink them with style!
Rather than a straight-up drinking session, you can use cocktail-making as the basis for a competition. Blindfold your hens, then lead them to a bar with a selection of mixers, glasses, spirits and garnishes, letting them work out the right recipe for their drink in two minutes. Once the time is up, the first hen-team to make the correct drink beats the others.
It’s a great way to get your hens working together, and the whole process can be a lot of fun when you add some strategy and competition into it. You can even choose bottles with slightly different shapes and sizes – think of a bottle of Jack Daniels compared to a slim Smirnoff, for example – to create some interesting challenges for your hens.
You can play this game in pairs or groups, so there’s plenty of opportunity to have a bit of a laugh with your friends. You can also make the challenge harder by having a specific drinking straw for each glass, so the hens who can drink from their glasses without getting stuck are more likely to win!
This game is perfect for a party or hen do, but it can also be used as a way to get to know your hens before the big day. There are lots of ways to make it a memorable experience for the bride-to-be, and you can even have a few lessons in mixology before hand so your group will be ready to impress her with their creations.
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No-Hands Cocktails
A hen do is no longer just about a girl’s weekend away – it’s a show of popularity, status and taste. From penis straws to strippers, the hen do business has changed in recent years and this is a trend that’s hard to ignore.
Today, a hen do is about making sure the bride-to-be has the most fun possible – she’ll want to remember it for the rest of her life! This pressure to prove your friendship to the bride can be incredibly uncomfortable. But it’s also a fantastic way to get the girls talking and bonding.
To get the conversation flowing, stick a one-word topic of conversation to the bottom of each glass (these disco ball tumblers are so cute). As soon as someone finishes their drink they must start a conversation with the hen closest to them using the word on the bottom of their cup.
Once the hens are chatting and having a good time, it’s time to introduce the cocktail games. This is the perfect way to keep the drinks flowing and have a great night.
For this hen do cocktail game, you’ll need a few bottles of alcohol that are slightly different in shape and size. Split the hens up into teams and give one hen from each team a cocktail name. They then have to guess the ingredients in that cocktail, from spirit to garnish.
The winning team then gets to make a batch of cocktails for the opposing team! This is a great hen do cocktail making activity for any hens who are a bit nervous about getting into the ‘intimate’ game but still want to have a great night.
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For this hen do cocktail you’ll need gin, Chambord, and a squeeze of lime. The chambord in this recipe is sweet and can complement the fruity flavours of the gin and lime. This drink will work really well with any hen do, especially if the bride-to-be is a fan of gin!
Cocktail Match-Up
Cocktails are always a crowd-pleaser, and if you’re hosting a hen party, it makes sense to make the drinks part of the evening. They’ll be a great way to get people together, and they’re a nice little treat after a bit of dancing.
If you’re going to be serving cocktails, you can also use them as a chance to put your creativity to the test. There are so many different ways to spruce up an old-fashioned glass of fizz or wine, and it’s up to you to decide what style of cocktail will suit your celebration best.
For this hen do cocktail making activity, set up a station with different types of alcohol (either classics or more creative options), mixers (fizzy drinks, purees, fruit juices and tonics) and garnishes. Split your hens up into teams and give them a few minutes to work out what they want to do with their ingredients and glasses!
The hens can then take it in turns to shout out a cocktail name, and the opposing team must guess every ingredient from the spirit to the garnish. This is a simple yet competitive game that’s sure to bring some laughs!
Another fun hen do cocktail making activity involves playing a variation of the classic drinking game, Pass the Parcel. This is a lot more difficult than it sounds, so you might want to play this one in pairs or split your hens up into teams.
Using the same concept as Pass the Parcel, but without the prizes, this hen do cocktail making game is a great way to get people talking! Before the drinks are served, stick a one-word topic of conversation to the bottom of each drink. Then as soon as someone finishes their drink, they must start a conversation with the closest hen using the word on the bottom of their cup!
This is a fun and entertaining game for a variety of different age groups, so it’s perfect for any group. It’s also a good way to get the bride-to-be involved in the hen do and make it a night to remember!
Mixology Quiz
If you’re looking for a hen do activity that’s both a fun icebreaker and a delicious way to bond with your hens, a cocktail making class is the perfect choice. Whether you’re a group of friends who have never met before, or your nearest and dearest are already your best buds, there’s nothing that can get everyone talking like mixing, shaking, and enjoying a cocktail together.
During your hen do, you’ll spend the first hour with a muscular mixologist who will teach you how to make three classic cocktails. All you have to do is follow the instructions and create some amazing libations!
Once you’ve mastered these recipes, you’ll be able to mix up the drinks on your own. This is a great way to test your knowledge of the classics, and learn some new ones, too!
For example, what ingredients are needed to make a cosmopolitan? What herbs are used to add a mojito’s kick?
You can also check out this list of trivia cocktails quiz questions and answers to test your cocktail knowledge. There are 39 questions to choose from, so you’re sure to find something to challenge your friends!
The most important thing when it comes to a good cocktail is the quality of the components. This includes the ingredients themselves, as well as their preparation and presentation. For example, if you’re going to serve a martini, make sure that the gin is of high quality and the garnish is fresh and not dried out.
In addition, be sure to use good quality syrups and juices as these can really make a difference in the flavour of the drink. Similarly, be careful to avoid using cheap or flavourless mixers as they can seriously detract from the final drink’s taste.
A mixology masterclass is an ideal way to shake things up at your hen do, especially if you’re looking for an a la carte hen party option that won’t break the bank. In addition to learning the art of making three bespoke cocktails with the guidance of an expert mixologist, you’ll have plenty of time to socialise and have some fun along the way. Plus, there are team games for you to play and a chance to snap some photos!