Spring Signature Cocktails for Weddings: Refreshing Recipes for Your Big Day

Spring weddings call for fresh, vibrant cocktails that capture the season’s essence. Whether you’re toasting under blooming florals or dancing into the night, these Spring Signature Cocktails are sure to impress your guests. Check out these trending wedding cocktails, complete with easy-to-follow recipes so that you can try at home!

Elderflower French 75

A floral and elegant twist on the classic French 75.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin

• ½ oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)

• ½ oz fresh lemon juice

• ¼ oz simple syrup

• 3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine

• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.

2. Strain into a champagne flute.

3. Top with chilled Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

Aperol Spritz

light, bubbly cocktail with citrusy and bitter notes, perfect for a spring wedding toast. A classic cocktail for warmer weather!

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Aperol

• 3 oz Prosecco

• 1 oz club soda

• Orange slice for garnish

  
  

Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

2. Pour in Aperol, followed by Prosecco.

3. Top with club soda and stir gently.

4. Garnish with an orange slice.

   
   

Limoncello Gin Spritz

Calling all Gin lovers! Here's a gin cocktail with a citrus twist. This is a zesty and aromatic cocktail that’s perfect for garden weddings.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz limoncello

• 1 oz gin

• 3 oz Prosecco

• 1 oz club soda

• Lemon peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

2. Add limoncello and gin, then top with Prosecco and club soda.

3. Stir lightly and garnish with a lemon peel.

   
   

Paloma

A classic drink for tequila lovers! A crisp tequila cocktail with a tangy grapefruit twist, ideal for warm spring celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila

• ½ oz lime juice

• 2 oz grapefruit juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

• Club soda to top

• Salt for rim (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rim the glass with salt and fill with ice.

2. Shake tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup with ice.

3. Strain into the glass and top with club soda.

4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Blackberry Bourbon Sour

Love whiskey? Here's a rich, fruity take on a classic whiskey sour, bringing warmth and brightness to your wedding bar.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon

• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

• 4-5 blackberries

• 1 egg white (optional for froth)

Instructions:

1. Muddle blackberries in a shaker.

2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.

3. Dry shake (without ice), then add ice and shake again.

4. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and garnish with a blackberry.

Blood Orange Margarita

A vibrant, tangy margarita with bold citrus flavors. The perfect drink for margarita lovers, with a unique flar that will make your wedding cocktail stand out to guests!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila

• 1 oz blood orange juice

• ¾ oz lime juice

• ½ oz Cointreau

• ½ oz agave syrup

• Salt rim (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rim the glass with salt and fill with ice.

2. Shake tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave with ice.

3. Strain into the glass and garnish with a blood orange slice.

   
   

Peach Bellini

A classic Italian cocktail with sweet peach flavors, perfect for a wedding brunch or toast. This would be a great signature cocktail for a spring brunch wedding.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz peach purée

• 4 oz chilled Prosecco

• Peach slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add peach purée to a champagne flute.

2. Slowly pour in Prosecco, stirring gently.

3. Garnish with a peach slice.

Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

A floral take on the classic lemon drop martini.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz lavender simple syrup

• ½ oz triple sec

• Sugar for rim

• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim the glass with sugar.

2. Shake vodka, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and triple sec with ice.

3. Strain into the glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Spring Cocktails for a Memorable Wedding

A signature cocktail can set the mood for your wedding. Whether you prefer bubbly spritzes, citrusy margaritas, or whiskey-based classics, these recipes ensure a delicious, seasonal experience for your guests.

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