Edible Drinks Markers

the idea

Make personalized edible drinks markers using alphabet cookie cutters and melons

alphabet cookie cutters, slices of melon, bamboo skewers, and a knife on a chopping board ready to make fruit name drinks stirrers

alphabet cookie cutters used on melon to create fruit letter drinks stirrers

the how

Lay out pre-cut 3/4 inch slices of melon
Provide alphabet cookie cutters and bamboo skewers
Invite guests to make their own personalized drinks markers by punching their names out of the melon and threading each fruit letter onto skewers

names cut out of fruit arranged on a chopping board ready to be skewered to create edible drinks strirrers

alphabet letter cookie cutters used on melon to create fruit name drinks stirrers with bamboo skewers

the why

This Idea

Conversation-starter; gives guests something to talk about and discuss with one another
Ice-breaker; encourages different groups to interact at the bar
Personalized; customized party supplies are more special and show you made an effort
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected party supplies
Interactive; allows guests to get involved and gives them something to do during the event
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Unusual; a less common party idea to impress guests
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget

the why

party activities

Engagement; essential for creating atmosphere and ensuring people have a good time
Circulation; activities encourage circulation, which raise energy levels
Atmosphere; keeping guests moving, exploring, and discovering creates a lively atmosphere
Mingling; activities help prevent guests clustering in corners with people they came with
Flow; giving guests things to engage with diffuses crowds, prevents bottlenecks, and helps flow
Introductions; allows guests who arrive alone or don’t know many people to connect with others
Ice-breaker; arrival activities let guests ease in gently before walking into a room full of people
Conversation-starters; funny, creative, or quirky activities give guests things to talk about
Interactive; allows guests to participate so everybody feels included
Bonding; a shared experience creates a bond and unites different groups as one; people that are all important to the guest of honor
Entertainment; activities keep guests entertained and prevents boredom or leaving early
Distraction; gives guests an excuse to change the subject or extract themselves from awkward conversations
Memorable; gives guests something to talk about, photograph, share, and remember
Experiential; guests leave feeling as though they’ve had an experience

two party drinks with edible drinks markers made of fruit spelling Zoe and Hank at a garden party

man holding two party drinks with fruit name drinks stirrers spelling Zoe and Hank

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“You’ll need to cut the melon slices between 3/4 and 1 inch thick. Let the depth of your alphabet cookie cutters inform the thickness of your slices.

Don’t cut the fruit too far in advance or it can start looking a bit limp and brown. Brush or spray with lemon juice to prevent browning.

You need to give the cutters a good whack with the palm of your hand to push them into the melon. If they get stuck, use the skewers to poke them out.

Some letters, such as E, are more fragile than others so be careful not to break as you thread onto skewers.

I’d recommend using a custom text printable sign (see below) in a display stand to communicate simple instructions for guests to follow.”