Mini Liquor Bottles as Wedding Favors: From Bubbly to Bourbon to Bailey’s

Jack Daniels bottled favors

Are you seriously considering giving liquor favors at your wedding? But at the same time seriously worrying about the difficulty (and possibly the cost) of sourcing and then packaging them? Well, look what we found! Seven truly appealing liquor favor ideas, courtesy of some wonderful real weddings and styled shoots. With our own take on why we love each one, and where to source them! *This post contains affiliate links.

Mini Liquor Bottle Favor Ideas!

Mini Liquor Bottles as Wedding Favors from Tequila to Bourbon to Bailey’s
1 – Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin

Why we love this – It’s one of the most popular premium gins on the market, so it’s readily available and quite affordable. Plus, it’s very mixable with any gin cocktail. [Why we really love it? The gorgeous blue bottle!]

Where to buy – Try your local wine stores or check for outlets in your locality via Wine Searcher.

2 – Mini Patron Tequila Silver (50ml mini size)

Why we love this – It’s the perfect ingredient for those margaritas your guests can mix up afterwards. Plus again, the bottle is so pretty!

Where to buy  – The Party Source, Shop Wiki, Mel & Rose

3 – Verdi Spumante (187 ml mini size)

Why we love this – This light, fresh sparkling wine from Italy makes a delightfully classy favor to impress guests with.

Where to buyGrand Wine Cellar, The Liquor Barn

Mini Liquor Bottles as Wedding Favors

4 – Personalized labels on mini Jack Daniels whiskey bottles

Why we love this – The labels make a great personal touch, and the chosen quote says exactly what the couple wanted it to say!

Where to buy – The Jack Daniels you can find easily. The labels were DIYed by the bride using a custom template ordered from etsy, sheet labels purchased online, and printing at a local FedEx Office store. You can do the same!

5 – Mini Bailey’s Irish Cream (50ml mini size)

Why we love this – Such a classic! Plus you can enclose a recipe card for your favorite dessert or drink using Bailey’s.

Where to buyThe Jug Shop, BevMo!, Varmax Liquor Pantry

6 – Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka

Why we love this – A well-loved local beverage from South Carolina, it captures the genteel Southern spirit with a little kick to it!

Where to buyBevMo!, Total Wine, or check for outlets in your locality via Wine Searcher.

7 – Coke with Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey (mini bottles)

Why we love this – How cool would these Bourbon and Coke favors be for a casual at-home or rustic/Western-themed wedding?

Where to buyMaker’s Mark Gift Shop, BevMo!, Total Wine

Not too out of reach after all, right? Enjoy your liquor wedding favors. Your guests certainly will!

A Note About Buying Online

When purchasing any kind of liquor on the web, do understand that many states have shipping restrictions. So it’s probably best to check your local stores, too. In this way, if anything should happen you can still opt for a returning and/or exchanging your purchase with the vendor. Purchasing in bulk also complicates the matter, which is why it may be best to opt for a local source.

Creating Your Own Liquor Favors

Making liquor bottle favors on your own is also another practical option. In this way, you can personalize them accordingly. To do this, you’d need to buy small empty bottles*, a funnel for pouring the desired drink, and then affix your own labels*. It may be a bit messy so you will need help from at least 2 people especially if you are making bottles for 50+ guests. But if this is too cumbersome for you, you may want to consider a non-alcoholic option such as ready to give Martinelli’s sparkling apple cider (8.4 fl. oz). *Amazon affiliate links.

Image credits:

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin – Craig and Eva Sanders Photography
Personalized labels on mini Jack Daniels bottles – Army Pants and Flip Flops
Patron Tequila Silver – Sandra Tenuto Photography, via The Knot
Mini Verdi Spumante bottles – Everyday Occasions by Jenny Steffens Hobick
Bourbon (Maker’s Mark) and Coke – via Pinterest
Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka – Richard Bell Photography, via A Low Country Wedding
Mini Bailey’s Irish Cream bottles – BHG.com

Updated October 4, 2019

Miniature liquor and liqueur bottles as wedding favors from what to where to buy

We’ve scoured the Web for more ideas! Here are our updated finds for you:

Dewar's Whiskey

1 – Dewar’s®  12 Year Old 5cl ‘Mini’ Whisky

Why we love this – Perfect for the bride and groom celebrating their Scottish heritage! Comes packaged in an elegant box with vintage-inspired labeling. The bottle is equally nice! Has flavor hints of vanilla, dark caramel, and sultanas.

Where to buy – Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery (only for UK delivery)

Mini Grand Marnier

2 – Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur 5cl Miniature

Why we love this – For the couple with a honeymoon in France, give you guests a little piece of the fun! These bottles are packaged with a signature wax seal. This orange liqueur and cognac combination is made from a special orange variety grown in the Caribbean.

Where to buyAmazon UK

Ocean Vodka

3 – Ocean Vodka Maui (50ml)

Why we love this – An irresistibly cute bottle! This organic vodka is handcrafted in Maui. They are ideal for a destination wedding in Hawaii. Place them in your OOT bags!

Where to buyBev Mo and Kona Wine Market

Captain Morgan Blast Rum

4 – Captain Morgan – Rum Cannon Blast (50ml)

Why we love this – Give them as favors for a Jamaican-inspired rehearsal dinner. Comes in a hip bottle with an orb-like bottle.

Where to buyMcKinley Wine & Spirits

Apple Vodka

5 – Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka 50ml Flavored Vodka

Why we love this – Ideal for a fall wedding reception with a rustic charm. This apple-flavored vodka is presented in a gorgeous emerald green bottle.

Where to buyHaskells

Skyy Vodka

6 – Skyy Vodka – CA (50ml nip)

Why we love this – Fresh and modern is what comes to mind! Considered as the smoothest vodka around, SKYY Vodka comes in a cool blue bottle with silver lettering. Love the minimalist look!

Where to buyGnarly Wines

Chambord Blackberry Liqueur

7 – Chambord Liqueur Royale de France 50ml

Why we love this – The iconic bottle had us at “hello!” For the sophisticated couple, give this premium black raspberry liqueur as favors with a distinct French flair.

Where to buyArgonaut Liqour

Malibu Original Rum

8 – Malibu Original Caribbean Rum

Why we love this – Sweet and fun! Give these bottles of flavored rum as favors for a beach reception. Guests can enjoy their own tropical cocktail when given as part of wedding welcome bags.

Where to buy Drizly

Kahlua flavored drinks

9 – Kahlúa Ready-to-Drink Bottles

Why we love this – Comes in a 200ml or a larger 1.75L size and available in flavors: White Russian, Vanilla White Russian, Mudslide, and Kahlúa with Milk. *Please note these are minis.

Where to buy Kahlúa

8 comments

  1. Markers Mark is a Bourbon Whiskey NOT a rum.

  2. Thanks for pointing out this correction, Paige! We’ll make the needed edit asap.

    Cheers!

  3. I would like to know where I can inquire about prices on the mini tequila patron wedding favors it gives sites but I can’t get to prices and where to order, thank you
    The party soure
    Mel & rose
    I’m assuming those are sites but don’t have an order button or prices

  4. Hi Marcela — We re-visited the link we gave for Mel & Rose. And it looks like they have the Patron mini tequila bottles in stock, at $39.99 for a pack of six 50-ml. bottles. They also have an “Add to cart” button.

    Here’s the link:
    https://www.melandrose.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=91287

    Happy shopping!

  5. Hi there. Any recommendation on what kind of tequila brands? I am a newbie at this. My fiance wants to give them out as favors. Thank you.

  6. Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, and Partida Tequila would be some suggestions. You may want to visit stores like Bevmo that can probably offer you more ideas! Good luck and congrats!

  7. In my opinion, I think giving alcohol wedding favors is one of the worst ideas for favors. My sister decided on her wedding to give these mini tequila bottles to thank guests but there were some guests who either didn’t drink alcohol or preferred something else like chocolates. After she spent more than $5 on 100 bottles of mini tequilas, only 50% were taken home. She had to put them on Craigslist in order to get rid of them. Now I know that some brides like the idea of giving them as favors, but I’m just sharing my story because I’m now planning my own wedding and I don’t know what to choose as favors. Do you have any alternatives to this? I still want to give something drinkable, but just not one that has alcohol. Thanks!

  8. Thanks, Adora. We understand that giving alcohol favors may not be for everyone especially if you have lots of guests with kids. If you prefer non-alcohol ideas, you can try mini soda bottles, sparkling cider, and coffee.

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