A hen party just isn’t complete without a cocktail or two. Whether you like your cocktails simple, fruity or packed full of the hard stuff, they are a must for the big weekend! To help you out with your planning chicks we’ve come up with 3 Delicious Cocktails For Your Hen Party! Perfect for every bride to be.

Mojito

We just LOVE a good Mojito, especially in the spring/summer months. A Mojito is the perfect cocktails to refresh you and kick off the night in style! Mojito’s are so so easy to make so we couldn’t leave them out of our list of 3 Delicious Cocktails for Your Hen Party. Why not make them at home yourself chicks, check it out;

What You’ll Need

• 1/2 a lime, cut into four wedges
• 10 mint leaves
• Ice (enough to fill glass)
• 1 shot of rum
• 120 ml soda water
• Sugar (2 tbl spoons/to individual taste)
• 1 Glass
• Mortar/Spoon

Method

• Put mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into the glass and crush with mortar to release flavours and juice
• Add 2 more lime wedges and sugar and crush again
• Avoid straining the mixture
• Fill the glass with ice
• Add the shot of rum and soda water to fill the glass
• Stir well and garnish with a lime wedge on the edge of the glass
• Add more sugar if desired
• Include raspberry’s/strawberry’s for a more summery cocktail

Porn Star Martini

A Porn Star Martini is absolutely amazing! It’s definitely one of our new favourites. This cocktail is a little more complicated but we can guarantee it is totally worth it! Check it out ladies;

What You’ll Need

• 25ml Vanilla Vodka
• 25ml Passionfruit Puree
• 15ml Passionfruit Syrup
• 25ml Passionfruit Liquor
• Prosecco/Champagne
• Martini Glass
• Shot Glass

Method

• Chill the martini glass with ice
• Put all of the ingredients into a shaker (except the prosecco/champagne) and shake well
• Remove ice from the glass
• Strain the mixture into the chilled glass
• Pour a shot of Prosecco/Champagne to accompany the cocktail

Tom Collins

If you are a gin lover then a Tom Collins is exactly what you need. This is another cocktail that is so simple to make but will have all the chicks raving!

What You’ll Need

• Tall slim glass
• Straw
• A spoon
• 1 shot of Gin
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 shots of soda water
• 2 tea spoons of caster sugar
• Lemon wedge
• Ice

Method

• Add the lemon juice, gin and sugar to the glass and stir
• Add ice to the glass
• Top off with soda water and stir again
• Garnish with the lemon wedge and straw and enjoy!

If you’d like to learn how to make a cocktail from a trained pro why not check out our cocktail making classes available nationwide! Email us now events@henpartycentral.ie

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Planning a hen party chicks? Want something out of the ordinary and completely unique? No problem, here are 5 Unique Activities for Your Hen Party! Unique Activities are a must for a unique bride to be, if she likes things a little different it makes sense that she would like her hen party activity to be the same! Hen Party Activities are so important to get right so it is crucial that you really think about what the bride would love to do before you organise anything!

Ann Summers Party

Ann Summers is an Irish based company that specialises is playful lingerie, sex toys and fancy dress. An Ann Summers Party brings all the group together with a Ann Summers representative that shows all of the products to the group. This activity is so unique and definitely one that all the chicks will love. If the bride to be as a cheeky side as well this activity is so great! This is also a great way to get a shy bride out of her shell and in full hen party swing!

Hula Hoop Class

Trying to think of something completely unique, well then why not go for a Hula Hoop Class for the hen party! A Hula Hoop Class is so much fun and will definitely bring back a few amazing memories from your younger years. Best thing about this class is that there is absolutely no experience necessary and it is perfect for all ages! A Hula Hoop Class is definitely something that the group won’t see coming so you’ll get the added bonus of the surprise factor…winning!

Twister

When we think of Twister we think of hanging out with friends and family and just having a laugh, so it makes sense that Twister also makes an amazing activity for a hen party! Twister for your hen party can be held in a private bar area, Twister + Alcohol = so much fun! Playing Twister for your hen party allows all the chicks to get to know each other in a really fun laid back way, kicking off the night in style!

Build A Willy

We’ve mentioned Build a Willy a few times before when talking about hen party activities so it’s no surprise that we had to include it in our list of 5 Unique Activities for Your Hen Party! Build A Willy is so brilliant. Not only is it a great way to kick off the night but it is absolutely hilarious, a definite winner when it comes to hen party activities!

Clubbercise

If the bride to be loves dance then you can’t go wrong with Clubbercise for her hen party. More than a dance class Clubbercise is will work off those extra carbs you’re sure to gain on the hen weekend 😉 Clubbercise is definitely unique and a great way get all the girls up on their feet and learning a few moves before you hit the club that night!

If you are planning a hen party ladies check out our activity section of our site for all these unique activities and so much more! Email us now events@henpartycentral.ie

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Some chicks really have the fear when it comes to planning a hen party. Instead of thinking about how amazing and wonderful it could be they think of everything that could go wrong. One of the most important factors to get right when planning the hen is location! Here are our top Locations for your 2017 Hen Party!

Carlingford

Carlingford is proving a very popular spot for 2017 hen parties! A coastal town in Louth, Carlingford is packed with history, an amazing nightlife and brilliant activities ensuring the hen party is a success! Carlingford is so close to Dublin too making it really accessible no matter where you’re coming from! Carlingford is still one of the newer hot spots for a hen party in Ireland so it’s a great way to go for something a little different while guaranteeing a great weekend! Check out Taaffes Castle for one of the best cocktail making classes around!

Carrick on Shannon

Carrick on Shannon is the hen capital of Ireland, it is absolutely bustling and perfect for a group looking to run into a few stag groups as well! One of the best things about Carrick on Shannon is that it is super hen friendly, making it a great place for the bride to be’s last weekend as a single woman. Carrick on Shannon is the home of one of the best pub around Dunnes Bar! The crack is always mighty, you chicks will LOVE it!

Waterford

Waterford is always popular for hen parties, not only is it a bustling city with a brilliant nightlife, it is also packed full of activities perfect for a hen party! It’s known as well for its amazing food, from tapas to Asian and everything in between. What chick doesn’t love food eh? Waterford is definitely one for a group looking for a city hen party without having long travel times between destinations while they’re there, nearly everything is in walking distance…ideal! Check out Waterford Castle’s amazing dinner menus, fantastic food in a castle, what could be better!

Galway

Who doesn’t love Galway! Besides from being one of the most beautiful counties in the country it is also one of the top locations for a 2017 hen party! Shop street is where you’ll find most of the hot spots of the city, including some great bars like Coyotes! Why not try a Gin Tea party in Buskar Brownes!

We have all these locations available chicks for just €99pp! Email us now events@henpartycentral.ie

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When planning a hen party, more often than not the activity is the first factor decided on. Whether the bride to be wants to try her hand at pole dancing or if she fancies herself as a cocktail making expert, the activity is so important to make the hen party one to remember! There are classic hen party activities out there that everyone has heard of, dance classes, afternoon tea, cocktail classes. There are also some activities that are completely unique and definitely worth a try. We wanted to give you a taster of the two, something perfect for every bride to be! Here are the 5 Hen Party Activities You Need to Check Out!

Build A Willy Competition

The Build A Willy competition is exactly what it says on the tin chicks! Each of the girls gets some materials to sculpt the perfect willy! This is absolutely hilarious and bound to get you all in fits of laughter. Build A Willy is normally held in a bar too so you get to build the perfect willy as well as sip on your favourite drink….Perfect! After everyone finishes up the winner is announced and presented with a sash for her to wear for the rest of the night.

Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms is one of the newer hen party activities to burst onto the scene recently! The Escape Rooms activity is held indoors making it the perfect activity for all year round. If the bride to be loves solving riddles then this is absolutely perfect for her. You’ll also be working against the clock with only 60 mins to escape…the adrenaline will be pumping! Check out Escapade Cobh in Cork!

Roller Disco

Roller Disco is a firm favourite here at Hen Party Central, especially if you are having an 80’s theme for your hen! Dress up in neon tights and tutu’s and take to the skating ring with all your favourite chicks. Roller Disco is such a fab way to kick off the celebrations in style. Guaranteed all the chicks will LOVE it!

Hula Hoop Class

How about trying a Hula Hoop Class for the hen party chicks? This is such a unique activity that the group will LOVE. Whether you have experience or not Hula Hooping is so much fun and will definitely bring back a few amazing memories from when you were little.

Cocktail Making

Cocktail making is a classic activity for a hen party! Learn how to make the brides favourite cocktail from your own personal bar tender!  If you have a few chicks that don’t drink, don’t worry they can make mocktails too. Cocktail making is such a great way to kick off the hen party in style. Go Cocktail Making just before or after your meal and head out on the town straight after! Edison in Cork do a fantastic cocktail making class!

If you want to do any of these activities as party of your hen party just email events@henpartycentral.ie

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Hello Chicas,

Looking for the perfect stylish and classy hen party activity? Afternoon tea is the perfect activity for you and your group. Afternoon tea is the ultimate elegant and girly activity to get your hen off to a flying start.

Afternoon tea, simply put is enjoying small sandwiches, pastries, cakes and tea. This is not your run of the mill mug of tea and a few ham sandwiches, afternoon tea is extremely elegant and perfect for a foodie bride.

Most hotels around the country offer an afternoon tea package for very reasonable prices. If you really want something special however why not go for one of the bespoke hotels in the country.

This activity is a great option for a self-catering hen party. Perfect in the garden during the summer months, just spruce up the place with some vintage style decorations.

This activity is perfect for almost any group, especially those looking for more of a relaxed weekend.

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