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  • 7 Refreshing Cocktail Ideas for
    Spring & Summer Weddings

    With their fresh, fruity flavors, spring and summer signature cocktails mirror the exuberance of the season. They’re fun and festive — just the vibe you want to capture for your wedding. Whether your wedding ideas for summer involve tying the season into your reception theme or just providing a charming way to keep your guests cool, these signature cocktails get the job done in style.

French Kiss

Though it sparkles with hints of lemon and bubbly Champagne, the French 75 is surprisingly strong. The secret is dry gin, which blends seamlessly into the mix without overpowering it. Go easy on the gin if you’re serving signature drinks during cocktail hour, and add a candied lemon peel garnish to complement a citrus-inspired color scheme.

Pouring a cocktail from a metal shaker, French Kiss Cocktail

The Perfect Pear

Fizzy and fun, this pear-infused cocktail screams spring. A base of Prosecco sets the stage for the unexpected combination of cranberry juice and pear nectar, creating a fruity blend that’s delicate, yet refreshing. These stunning coral colored drinks look beautiful in champagne flutes. Top each one with a pear slice or a few fresh cranberries for extra color.

Pink cocktails in champagne flutes

Mint To Be

Celebrate an outdoor spring or summer wedding with the classic mint julep. It contains only three ingredients — mint, Bourbon and simple syrup — so you can make life easier for your bartender. If you want to add your own signature twist, customize the recipe with peach bitters, cucumber juice, lime or ginger beer.

2 Mint Julep Cocktails in Kentucky Derby Cups

A Matcha Made in Heaven

If you’re an avid tea drinker, bring this passion to your wedding with a trendy matcha cocktail. In this version, the intense matcha flavor is spiked with gin and balanced by lemon juice, fresh peaches and mint leaves, creating an explosion of flavors. Simplify the signature cocktail preparation by making the matcha-infused simple syrup ahead of time.

Matcha cocktails with cucumber

Apple-y Ever After Martini

Bursting with the unmistakable taste of sour apple and lemon, this apple martini brings sunshine to your celebration. Go with your favorite straight vodka, or amp up the intensity with a lemon- or apple-infused bottle. With their fresh green color, these summer vodka cocktails look beautiful on their own or with an apple peel garnish.

Apple Martinis

Something Blue-Berry Mojito

Fresh blueberries take center stage in these summery mojitos, turning a classic recipe into head-turning purple wedding cocktails. Although they look deliciously sweet, these signature drinks are surprisingly well-rounded thanks to the addition of lime, fresh mint and rum. Enhance the beautiful color of the drink by adding a fresh mint leaf to each glass.

Blueberry Cocktails in Mason Jars

Punch-a-Palooza

Nothing says summer quite like fruit punch. These vodka cocktails elevate the classic concept with a tropical blend of pineapple and watermelon. The secret ingredient is sure to delight guests: slices of fresh jalapeño that boost the flavor of the vodka and balance the sweetness of the juice.

Watermelon Cocktail

A fruity signature cocktail is sure to delight your guests and bring a special pop of personality to your reception. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or a black-tie affair, choose a drink that suits your theme and the season.

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