6 Favorite Wedding Cocktails Recommended by Bartenders

It’s no secret that the livelihood of a wedding often depends on the quality of its cocktails. Flowing alcohol & tasty drink options are the lifeblood of an exciting event. While beer and wine are classic options, a well-made cocktail can be a more unique and special twist to enliven the taste buds on your wedding day. We’ve listed 6 favorite wedding cocktails as recommended by bartenders below to inspire you when choosing your specialty cocktail menu for your big day.

Moscow Mule

It would be hard to go wrong with a classic Moscow Mule. Traditionally crafted from a combination of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice and garnished with sliced lime and a sprig of mint, the Moscow Mule is a refreshing and light drink option for your wedding day. Moscow Mules are served over ice in a chilled copper mug. The mug itself gives a sleek and modern appearance and elevates the cocktail’s overall aesthetic.

Mules can be adapted to any palette preference with a variety of flavors. Some seasonal and regional favorites include the huckleberry mule, lavender mule, and peach mule, though an assortment of flavored vodkas can be used to craft almost any tasty combination.

Old Fashioned

If you are a bourbon aficionado, the classic Old Fashioned is a sophisticated and stylish drink for your special day. It is traditionally made with a combination of sugar, bitters and water, stirred until dissolved into a sweet simple syrup on the bottom of a rocks glass. The glass is then filled with an ice cube (if you want to create a mature impression with your cocktail, one large specially shaped cube will do the trick) and finished with a good bourbon, stirred together to sweeten the flavor and finally, garnished with a piece of orange peel that has been run across the rim of the cup before being dropped on top. The Old Fashioned is bold in flavor and warms the soul with its rich, smooth finish, delicious during any season. It is an elevated cocktail for any whiskey lover’s wedding reception.

Mojito

A mojito is a Cuban punch drink made from white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water and mint. The result is a fresh, rejuvenating combination that rouses the taste buds. Mojitos are an energizing summer drink, served over ice in a tall, translucent Collins glass, so you can see the perfect monochromatic green of the mint and lime smashed together in complete harmony.

Like mules, the mojito can be adapted to satisfy a number of tastes. Different alcohols can give the drink a unique twist, and fresh fruits add a variety of colors and sweet flavors to the mixture. In-season fruits can be a delicious addition to a seasonal wedding mojito. The mojito is a classic, favorite cocktail that can be brightened up with a few innovative twists.

Margarita

The margarita is a zesty Mexican cocktail made from tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Some recipes include simple syrup to sweeten the deal. Traditionally served on the rocks, margaritas are known for their versatility in flavor and style. Some are served blended and some are even swirled with other mixed drinks like delicious red sangria to create a unique flavor profile and striking visual appeal. Serving this tequila cocktail on your special day is a sure-fire way to get those creative juices flowing and liven up your entire party.

Rum Punch

A classic, sweet rum punch is made with a combination of a nice light rum, a bold dark rum, pineapple, orange and lime juices, grenadine and a maraschino cherry to garnish. This saccharine drink is a perfect union of flavors, has a beautiful pinkish pigment, and distinctively quenches the palette. Rum punch can be made with an assortment of fruit juices to satisfy a variety of tastes, but the classic is an undeniable favorite for any wedding celebration.

Espresso Martini

A good martini is a sophisticated staple for any wedding. The espresso martini is a bold and lively twist on the already-adored classic. It is a caffeinated alcoholic drink served cold in a chilled martini glass, made from espresso, coffee liqueur and vodka, and decorated with a few coffee beans to create that signature cozy aesthetic. The espresso martini is a great option to revitalize your guests in those later evening hours as your wedding party carries on.

These six signature cocktails are sure to provide you with inspiration for your special day. These cocktails are specially picked as bartender’s favorites for your unique, bold and bright wedding celebration. We are confident you will find something to suit your tastes between this array of alcohol choices and flavor profiles. Your wedding day should be a distinctive celebration of your interests, and your cocktails should reflect that and blend seamlessly with your wedding theme in all the right ways.