15 Signature Cocktails Perfect For Summer Weddings
If you're having a Summer wedding, your signature drink is playing double purpose: it'll be a fun extension of your big day's theme and menu, but also an especially important way to help everyone beat the heat. Your guests will be no doubt a little sweaty, but no one will be upset with one of these refreshing recipes at hand — believe us!
To help you make this very important choice of beverage (because you don't need one more overcomplicated decision during wedding planning), we're offering more than a few summery options that use the season's best (crushed ice! prosecco! mint!) and originality. Nothing here is boring; in fact, we'd call a few of these spunky and spicy, classy and elegant, or fruity and bright. Happy sipping!
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Fresh Watermelon White Wine Spritzer
This drink is perfect for all couples who love a good glass of wine at the end of the day. Plus, it's pretty easy to make, so your wedding venue's bartenders won't have a long line all night long — it requires only white wine, club soda, lime slices, and frozen cubed watermelon.
Get the recipe: fresh watermelon white wine spritzer
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Classic Aperol Spritz
You can't go wrong with the classic Aperol spritz. The popular cocktail tastes and looks like Summer in Italy, and only requires four ingredients: Aperol, Prosecco, club soda and a slice of fresh orange.
Get the recipe: classic Aperol spritz
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Tequila Sunrise
This Summer cocktail is as beautiful as its name. Delicate and delicious, this drink is refreshing without being too strong. If you are having a beach wedding, this drink might just match the Summer sunset on your wedding night — or at least make for an amazing Instagram prop.
Get the recipe: tequila sunrise
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Light Paloma Cocktail With Orange
This tequila-based drink is both citrusy and colorful, and will pack a punch, so your wedding party will be a blast!
Get the recipe: light paloma cocktail with orange
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Raspberry Mojito
The raspberry adds a nice extra touch to this classic summertime favorite. The mojito and raspberry make a heavenly combo, and you'll find your spirits soaring even higher on this special day.
Get the recipe: raspberry mojito
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Frozen Peach Sangria
It's frozen, it's fruity, and it's easy — the perfect Summer wedding cocktail trifecta! Your guests will feel transported to a tropical island, even if your wedding is nowhere near the beach.
Get the recipe: frozen peach sangria
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The Hugo
The perfect Summer wedding drink doesn't exist . . . oh, wait, hold on. Mix together fresh mint, elderflower concentrate, Prosecco, and some lime, and you have this amazing cocktail everyone will love.
Get the recipe: the Hugo
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Cucumber Gin and Tonic Sorbet
The only thing better than a gin and tonic on a hot Summer day is a frozen gin and tonic. This timeless icy cocktail will keep all of your guests happy, and cool.
Get the recipe: cucumber gin and tonic sorbet
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Hibiscus Limeade
What screams summertime wedding more than edible flowers? This citrusy cocktail is a fun twist on a classic Summer drink that hits the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Tequila is optional, for any of your guests who are looking for a mocktail.
Get the recipe: hibiscus limeade
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Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
These tequila spiked pineapple margaritas are the perfect match for a Summer beach wedding, and are a definite crowd pleaser.
Get the recipe: frozen pineapple margaritas
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Cherry Julep
The cherry julep is both easy on the eyes and the taste buds. Made with cherry brandy, grenadine and lemon juice, it's the ideal drink for cooling down at a wedding on steamy Summer day.
Get the recipe: cherry julep
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The Gold Rush Cocktail
Are you and your partner bourbon lovers? This modern classic is a twist on a whisky sour made with honey syrup. This three-ingredient cocktail captures the feel and flavors of a hot Summer day.
Get the recipe: the gold rush cocktail
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Lavender Citrus Martini
The lavender martini has Summer stamped all over it. Light, lemony and with a hint of lavender, this beverage would fit right in at an outdoor garden wedding.
Get the recipe: lavender citrus martini
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Blackberry Moscow Mules
How cute will the copper mugs look on tables and on guests' hands during your reception? Add in some blackberries to a classic Moscow mule to give your guests a bottom-of-the-glass snack.
Get the recipe: blackberry Moscow mules
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Blood Orange Pisco Sour
We can't decide what's better: the beautiful color of this drink (which will make these standout on every photo of your guests at the wedding) or its zesty flavor. The vibrant cocktail is made with blood orange juice, lime juice, sugar or simple syrup, egg whites and pisco. We'll take two, please!
Get the recipe: blood orange pisco sour