6 signature cocktail ideas for your wedding day
From the dress to the decorations, couples express their unique personalities through the details of their wedding. Why not make the experience truly your own with a signature wedding cocktail? Here are six ideas of signature cocktails that can give your guests an experience that fits your style.
Nothing gets the dance party moving like a bit of tequila! Your guests will be blushing along with you after a couple of these.
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- ¼ cup grapefruit juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- ¼ cup club soda
- salt, for rim*
- grapefruit wedge, for garnish
| Preparation | Rim a highball glass with salt. Combine grapefruit juice, lime juice and sugar in glass; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in tequila, add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge. *If you’re feeling the heat of the night, consider adding a little cayenne to your salt mixture.
Why let the floral stop at the bouquet? This twist on a simple classic will have your whole guest list twisting the night away.
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- 2 oz vodka
- 2 Tbsp simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- lemon slice, for garnish
- lavender sprigs, for garnish
| Preparation | Combine first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with lemon slice and lavender.
For when your excitement is bubbling over on the big day – celebrate with a mimosa you can serve all night!
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- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 ½ oz Champagne
- 2 drops Angostura bitters
- 1 sugar cube
- 1 sprig thyme, to garnish
| Preparation | Muddle strawberry slices in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add grapefruit juice and ice, then shake. Pour into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne and bitters. Drop in sugar cube and thyme before serving.
Do you feel like your heart is exploding? Maybe it’s your palate. Celebrate your romance with a classic red cocktail that is a sweet twist on a Negroni.
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- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz Aperol
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- orange twist, to garnish
| Preparation | Pour first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker and pour over ice-filled double rocks glass.
Every wedding needs something new, something old, something borrowed and something brewed! Who says you have to wear your blue item? Let everyone in on your wedding good luck charm.
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- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz blue curaçao
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Champagne, to top
- blueberry, for garnish
| Preparation | Combine first three ingredients in cocktail shaker and strain into Champagne flute. Top with bubbly, and garnish with blueberry.
We know you’re looking forward to the honeymoon, but why not share a taste of that island bliss? Serve this Piña Colada-inspired cocktail to give your guests a tropical wedding vibe.
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- 2 oz light rum
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ½ oz cream of coconut
- 1 ½ oz pineapple juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Pineapple slice, for garnish*
| Preparation | Combine all ingredients except pineapple in a shaker filled with ice. Pour over pebbled ice in a hurricane glass. Garnish with pineapple. *Step up your garnish with custom wedding drink umbrellas!
