The 10 Best Signature Cocktails For Your Wedding
Choosing a signature cocktail for your wedding is a great way to add a personal touch and showcase your unique style as a couple. Whether you’re looking for something bold and boozy or light and refreshing, we’ve curated a list of ten signature cocktails that fits any budget, theme or season. Here are five cocktails for him and five for her to consider for your special day.
Cocktails for Him
1. Smoked Old Fashioned
The Smoked Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail with a twist. The addition of smoked maple syrup adds a rich and smoky flavor profile that is perfect for the gentleman who enjoys a bold and sophisticated drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon
1/4 oz Smoked Maple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange peel for garnish
Instructions:
In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, smoked maple syrup, and bitters.
Stir well with ice until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and garnish.
2. Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini is a bold and energizing cocktail that combines the richness of coffee with the smoothness of vodka. It’s perfect for the groom who appreciates a pick-me-up during the celebration.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso
1/4 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso, and simple syrup.
Shake well until chilled and frothy.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with coffee beans.
3. Spicy Mezcal Mule
The Spicy Mezcal Mule is a smoky and spicy twist on the classic Moscow Mule. It’s perfect for the groom who enjoys adventurous flavors and a bit of heat in his cocktails.
Ingredients:
2 oz Mezcal
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Agave Syrup
3 oz Ginger Beer
Sliced Jalapeño for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a copper mug (or glass of choice) with ice.
Add mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
Garnish with sliced jalapeño.
4. Manhattan Royale
The Manhattan Royale is a sophisticated and rich variation of the classic Manhattan, with the addition of cognac for added complexity. It’s perfect for the groom who enjoys a refined and timeless cocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz Rye Whiskey
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/4 oz Cognac
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Brandied cherry for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cognac, and bitters.
Stir well until chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
Garnish with a brandied cherry.
5. Blood Orange Negroni
The Blood Orange Negroni is a vibrant and slightly bitter cocktail that adds a citrusy twist to the classic Negroni. It’s perfect for the groom who enjoys a balanced and flavorful drink.
Ingredients:
1 oz Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Blood Orange Juice
Blood orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and blood orange juice.
Stir well until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with a slice of blood orange.
Cocktails For Her
6. Rose Petal Martini
The Rose Petal Martini is a delicate and floral cocktail that combines the elegance of gin and elderflower with the romantic essence of rose. It’s perfect for the bride who enjoys a sophisticated and fragrant drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Rose Syrup
Edible rose petals for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and rose syrup.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with edible rose petals.
7. Lavender Lemonade Spritz
The Lavender Lemonade Spritz is a light and refreshing cocktail that combines the citrusy flavors of lemon with the floral notes of lavender. It’s perfect for the bride who enjoys a bright and summery drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Lavender Syrup
Sparkling Water or Prosecco
Fresh lavender sprig for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and lavender syrup.
Top with sparkling water or prosecco.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig.
8. Hibiscus Mojito
The Hibiscus Mojito is a tropical and floral twist on the classic mojito, with the addition of hibiscus syrup for a vibrant color and exotic flavor. It’s perfect for the bride who enjoys a refreshing and visually stunning cocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz White Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Hibiscus Syrup
Club Soda
Fresh mint leaves and hibiscus flower for garnish
Instructions:
In a highball glass, muddle fresh mint leaves.
Fill the glass with ice.
Add rum, fresh lime juice, and hibiscus syrup.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a hibiscus flower.
9. Peach Bellini
The Peach Bellini is a simple yet elegant cocktail that combines the sweetness of peach with the effervescence of prosecco. It’s perfect for the bride who enjoys a light and fruity cocktail, ideal for toasting and celebrating.
Ingredients:
2 oz Peach Purée
4 oz Prosecco
Peach slice for garnish
Instructions:
Pour peach purée into a champagne flute.
Top with prosecco.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a peach slice.
10. Coconut Lime Cooler
The Coconut Lime Cooler is a creamy and tropical cocktail that combines the flavors of coconut and lime. It’s perfect for the bride who enjoys a refreshing and indulgent drink, reminiscent of a beach getaway.
Ingredients:
2 oz Coconut Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Coconut Cream
Soda Water
Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add coconut rum, fresh lime juice, and coconut cream.
Top with soda water and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Conclusion
These ten unique signature cocktails for weddings are sure to impress your guests and add a memorable touch to your special day. Whether you choose a bold and smoky drink like the Smoked Old Fashioned for him or a delicate and floral cocktail like the Rose Petal Martini for her, these cocktails will reflect your personalities and celebrate your love story.
