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The Ultimate Guide to Summer Wedding Cocktails: What to Serve for a Stunning Celebration

Jun 3, 2025

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Summer weddings are all about warmth, joy, and celebration—so your cocktail menu should reflect that! Whether you're planning a sophisticated soirée or a lively garden party, the right drinks can elevate the experience. Here are some perfect cocktail ideas to impress your guests and keep them cool under the summer sun.





Signature Sips: Personalized Cocktail Creations

Nothing makes a wedding more special than a signature cocktail tailored to the couple's love story. Work with a professional mixologist (Like Shake, Stir, Serve!) to craft a cocktail that reflects unique flavors, favorite spirits, or even sentimental ingredients.

  • Bride's Choice: Floral-infused vodka lemonade with elderflower

  • Groom's Favorite: Smoked old fashioned with a citrus twist

  • Couple's Love Story: A refreshing wine spritz with muddled berries.


A refreshing spritz adorned with vibrant berries creates a delightful and bubbly spectacle.
A refreshing spritz adorned with vibrant berries creates a delightful and bubbly spectacle.

Refreshing Summer Staples

Some drinks scream summer-light, crisp, and invigorating! These classics are always a hit at warm weather weddings:

  • Mojitos: Minty and bright with rum, lime and soda

  • Palomas: A perfect blend of tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a salt rim

  • Aperol Spritz: A bubbly, sunset-hued drink that feels effortlessly chic


A refreshing mojito made with mint, bright rum, lime and soda
A refreshing mojito made with mint, bright rum, lime and soda

Elevated Mocktails for Every Guest

Whether for non-drinkers, expecting guests, or those who just want a lighter option, offering mocktails ensures everyone feels included.


  • Coconut Lavender Lemonade: Creamy coconut water, fresh lemon juice and lavender syrup

  • Strawberry Basil Fizz: sparkling water, muddled strawberries, basil and splash of Agave

  • Watermelon Mint Cooler: Blended watermelon juice, lime, and fresh mint.


A refreshing strawberry basil fizz served in a sleek glass, garnished with fresh strawberries and basil leaves.
A refreshing strawberry basil fizz served in a sleek glass, garnished with fresh strawberries and basil leaves.

Sustainable & Seasonal Ingredients

Embrace summer's best flavors while being environmentally conscious! Using local and fresh ingredients enhances taste while supporting sustainability.


  • Fresh peaches from local farms for bellinis

  • Homegrown herbs like basil, thyme or rosemary

  • Edible flowers for an elegant aesthetic


A wooden crate filled with freshly picked, locally grown peaches basking in the sunlight.
A wooden crate filled with freshly picked, locally grown peaches basking in the sunlight.

Final Toast: Cheers to a Beautiful Summer Wedding!

Curating the perfect cocktail menu brings an extra touch of luxury to your special day. Whether you opt for signature drinks, elevated classics, or a creative mocktail lineup, your wedding will be an unforgettable summer celebration.

Jun 3, 2025

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