Signature Wedding Drinks

One great way to personalize your wedding is to serve a signature drink that represents you and your fiancée as individuals, or as a couple.  Whether it's a classic mojito or glasses of your favorite rosé, your guests will love to have something tasty to sip on.  Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Childhood Favorite: Fruit Punch Float

1 part sherbet

1 part pineapple juice

1 part ginger ale

A great punch is always a crowd pleaser, no matter what age you are!  Put the sherbet in the bowl and pour the liquids over - the foam that develops will look like floating cotton candy.

Fresh and Clean: Lychee Champagne Cocktail

1 can of lychee

1 part champagne

1 part cranberry juice

Champagne Ice Cubes:

1 bunch of mint

champagne

This refreshing drink is perfect for a break from the dance floor.  Since champagne is one drink you do not want to get diluted, freeze the bubbly with torn mint leaves to keep it chilled and classy.  Mix the champagne and cranberry juice with some reserved lychee syrup from the can, then add the ice cubes and lychee fruit to add the finishing touch.  You can also serve it in a punch bowl for your guests to serve themselves.

Summer Spin: Watermelon Basil Martini

1.5 oz vodka

1.5 oz watermelon juice

0.5 oz basil lime syrup

slice of watermelon for garnish

Customize the classic martini by adding some seasonal flavor.  Mix the vodka and fresh watermelon juice with some ice in a shaker.  Pour the syrup into the martini glass, carefully followed by the watermelon mixture to keep the colors separated.

Cheap and Chic: Sangria

1 part blood orange soda

1 part grapefruit soda

1 part red wine

1 bag frozen berries

1 sliced lime

A fruity sangria can be delicious and simple to make, and allows you to be cost-efficient since even a $2 wine can work!  Using frozen fruit also saves money and time, and can keep it nice and cool.  Place the berries in the bowl, pour in the liquids, and set the lime slices on top for garnish!

No Frills: White Russian

2 parts vodka

1 part coffee liquer, like Kahlua or Bailey's

light cream or milk

Fans of "The Big Lebowski" might recognize this recipe -- the classic White Russian is truly a down-home, relaxed cocktail that anyone can enjoy!  Just mix the liquors with ice in a shaker, pour, then fill the glass with cream.