With any celebration, comes the celebratory drinks to keep your guests well-watered, and weddings are no exception! With a lengthy party, means a whole lot of drinking and what better way to celebrate than by featuring some funky cocktails to liven up the party. We are witness to many wonderful weddings and often operate a bar service for our couples too, meaning we are well versed in the world of cocktails. Whether you’re doing His & Hers signature drinks or holding a cocktail hour, we can suggest plenty of popular cocktails and when best to serve them!
APEROL SPRITZ
It goes without saying that an Aperol Spritz is an incredibly popular summer drink. Its light, refreshing and visually appealing with its bright orange hue. Best served during your drinks reception to quench that post ceremony thirst! If you’re holding a summer ceremony, this is the perfect cocktail for your reception.
Ingredients: Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, and Orange to garnish.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
An Espresso Martini is a sophisticated choice of cocktail, perfect for late night celebrations. This energizing cocktail is bound to lift the spirit of your guests. Best served after dinner to start the party and keep everyone on top form, plus who doesn’t love an espresso martini?
Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, Coffee Concentrate, Sugar Syrup, and coffee beans to garnish.
NEGRONI
Perfect for a mid-party pick me up, a Negroni is a strong choice. It’s a simple yet effective drink and perfect if you like a tipple with a bit of sharpness to it. This serves well for a sophisticated palette and pairs perfectly alongside desserts.
Ingredients: Campari, Gin, Vermouth, and orange to garnish.
MARGARITA
Depending on how you like it, a Margarita is a classic wedding cocktail. Most popularly served during a cocktail hour in the evening, a simple cocktail that is bound to get the party started! With a variety of choice, keep it simple with a classic or spice it up with a spicy version!
Ingredients: Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, with a salted rim and lime to garnish.
PALOMA
Another cocktail for the Tequila lovers, a Paloma is a great choice! Served best after your wedding ceremony, a Paloma is a fantastic fruity drink, that’s got a bit of punch to it, perfect for the warmer weather!
Ingredients: Tequila, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Soda Water and grapefruit to garnish.
PORNSTAR MARTINI
A fun and fruity Pornstar Martini, is a perfect addition for your wedding cocktails. A sweet drink that is perfect after dinner and proves popular for your guests with a sweet tooth! And who doesn’t love a bonus shot of fizz?
Ingredients: Vanilla Vodka, Passoa, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, with half a passionfruit and a shot of fizz to garnish.
MOJITIO
A classic Caribbean cocktail, both sweet and minty, these work exceptionally well as a drink’s reception drink. They’re super fun and you can spice it up by adding it a fruity flavour like strawberry or even blueberry – anything you fancy!
Ingredients: White Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water with mint and lime to garnish.
HUGO SPRITZ
Similar to an Aperol Spritz, a Hugo is a l
ess bitter, elderflower-based version. This floral based cocktail is set to be a popular choice for the summer months. A sophisticated drink for a pre or post wedding event, these purely refreshing cocktails are one to serve for sure!
Ingredients: St Germain’s Liqueur, Prosecco, Soda, with mint and lime to garnish.
PIMM’S
Another drinks reception classic is a glass of Pimm’s. Particularly well received in the summer months, or in the wintertime switched over to a winter Pimm’s. This English classic is sure to prove a hit with your guests, keeping them well watered after your Cotswold ceremony!
Ingredients: Pimm’s, Lemonade, with oranges, strawberries, mint, and cucumber to garnish.
MOSCOW MULE
A refreshing yet spicy drink, with a strong ginger flavour, which can also make it appropriate for the colder months. Best served during a cocktail hours, this is simple yet a fan favourite!
Ingredients: Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice and lime to garnish
Hopefully this given you a better idea of what cocktails to serve and when. But make sure you choose something that you both love regardless!
Meels, Event Manager