Signature Cocktails for Your Summer Wedding
Summer weddings call for refreshing and delicious cocktails that will help your guests cool off and enjoy the celebration. If you're looking for some inspiration for a signature drink for your wedding, here are our favorite summer cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your guests.
Watermelon Margarita
This sweet and tangy margarita is the perfect summer cocktail for your wedding. It's easy to make and can be made in large batches for your guests to enjoy.
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh watermelon chunks
2 cups tequila
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup triple sec
Salt for rimming the glasses
Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
Puree the watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.
In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon puree, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
Rim the glasses with salt.
Fill each glass with ice and pour in the margarita mixture.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
This cocktail is a delicious twist on a classic summer drink. It's sweet, tangy, and has a beautiful pink color that's perfect for a summer wedding.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 cup simple syrup
1/4 cup triple sec
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, vodka, simple syrup, and triple sec.
Fill each glass with ice.
Pour the cocktail mixture over the ice.
Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Peach Bellini
This Italian cocktail is made with fresh peach puree and Prosecco, making it a refreshing and elegant drink. The sweetness of the peaches pairs perfectly with the bubbly Prosecco, creating a delicious and celebratory drink.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh peach puree (or peach nectar)
1 bottle Prosecco
Peach slices for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a champagne flute with peach puree (or nectar).
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with a slice of peach.
Serve immediately.
French 75
This classic cocktail is a mix of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne, creating a bright and bubbly drink that's perfect for toasting to the newlyweds. The name "French 75" is said to refer to a powerful piece of artillery used in World War I, as the drink is known for its strong kick.
Ingredients:
2 oz gin
1 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Champagne or sparkling wine
Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Shake well and strain into a champagne flute.
Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
These cocktails are easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for a summer wedding. Whether you choose one as your signature drink or offer all three, your guests are sure to love them. Cheers to a beautiful and memorable wedding day!
