Summer Wedding Beverages To Refresh Your Guests

When the sun is shining and love is in the air, there's no better time to say "I do" than during a summer wedding. As you plan your special day, one element that deserves careful consideration is the selection of beverages to keep your guests cool, refreshed, and in high spirits. From signature cocktails to non-alcoholic options, the right choice of drinks can enhance the overall experience and create a delightful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Planning a summer wedding involves thinking about the weather, the venue, and the overall theme of your wedding. Our goal is to offer you a beverage selection that complements the season and keeps your wedding guests feeling comfortable and hydrated. Whether you're hosting an intimate garden wedding, a beachfront celebration, or a glamorous outdoor affair, incorporating refreshing beverages into your wedding day is essential. One popular trend for summer weddings is the creation of signature cocktails. These bespoke concoctions not only provide a unique and personal touch but also serve as a conversation starter and a reflection of your taste and style. Consider crafting a cocktail that captures the essence of summer, using fresh fruits, herbs, and a touch of sparkle. From vibrant and tangy citrus blends to light and floral infusions, there are endless possibilities to create a beverage that perfectly complements your wedding day. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, don't underestimate the power of refreshing mocktails. Without much further ado, let’s get into these ideas: 

Summer Cocktails: Add Color and Flavor to Your Wedding 

This section will talk about some of the best summer wedding cocktails to serve at your wedding. After we give you a list of drinks to choose from, we will also give you a few ideas that you can try out and use! So, let’s talk about some delicious cocktails for your summer wedding! 

Berry Bliss: Pretty in Red 

Berry Bliss is a delightful summer cocktail that brings a burst of fruity goodness to any wedding celebration. This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of gin with the vibrant flavors of muddled strawberries and blackberries. A touch of basil adds a subtle herbal note, enhancing the overall taste experience. Finish it off with a splash of tonic water, and then this cocktail becomes a perfect balance of flavors that will quench your guests' thirst on a warm summer day. Serve it in elegant glasses with a skewer of mixed berries as a garnish, and watch as your guests sip and savor every sip of this berry-infused delight. Berry Bliss will add a touch of summery bliss to your special day. 

Ideas to use 

If you love this cocktail and want to make it a part of your wedding day, then you can choose to have a transparent water cooler and throw in the cocktail. This will allow your guests to pour their drinks whenever. Another idea is to have your cocktail station decorated with berries and blackberries to make it look appealing. We also love pretty wedding signage directing the guests to the drinks! If you want to add variety to the mix, you can have Rose Berry Punch, and you can serve them next to the blissful red drinks. 

Watermelon Margarita: Pretty in Red (Part Two!)

While we’re on the topic of red drinks, how about adding a delicious summer fruit and some alcohol to the mix? Indulge in the ultimate summer refreshment with a Watermelon Margarita, the perfect blend of tropical flavors and zesty goodness. This simple yet sensational cocktail starts with fresh watermelon juice, creating a base that captures the essence of summer in every sip. The sweet and juicy watermelon pairs perfectly with the tangy lime juice, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Add a splash of tequila for a spirited kick and a touch of triple sec for a hint of citrus sweetness. Shake it all together with ice, and you have a vibrant cocktail that will transport you to a sun-soaked beach. Rim the glass with salt, garnish with a slice of watermelon or a sprig of fresh mint, and you have a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. If you feel like adding a DIY touch to your wedding, then we have news for you! This cocktail is a three-ingredient cocktail. That means you can make it yourself! 

Ideas to Use 

If you’re planning on having this cocktail on your wedding day’s menu, you can have the decor inspired by shades of red and pink, which will match these cocktails. You can also add a few watermelons to the mix. If you remember your college party days, you’ll be familiar with using fruit and injecting alcohol into it. You can poke a few holes into the fruit, and just put the alcohol bottle there. Once the bottle is empty, you can have the fruit cut into slices and serve it to your guests. Another interesting wedding idea is to use these alcohol-laced fruits as popsicles! Wondering how? Well, you can have a station where the guests can have these slices dipped into dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even in white chocolate. You can also have a station at your wedding that serves flavorful popsicles. 

Lavender Lemonade with Pear Vodka: Add a Splash of Color 

Indulge in a sip of sheer elegance with Lavender Lemonade with Pear Vodka, a delightful twist on a classic summer beverage that adds a touch of sophistication to your wedding celebrations. This enchanting concoction starts with a refreshing blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lavender syrup, creating a delicious balance of citrusy zing and floral sweetness. Adding pear vodka elevates the flavor palette, infusing the drink with a subtle fruitiness. Serve it over ice in a tall glass, garnished with a sprig of lavender or a slice of lemon, and watch as your guests are captivated by its brilliant hue and enchanting aroma. The Lavender Lemonade with Pear Vodka is a perfect choice for a romantic outdoor wedding. We love this cocktail because it looks somber, but the flavors suggest otherwise! 

Ideas to Use 

One of the best ways to use this as a part of your wedding decor is to choose a great wedding theme. You can use a wedding theme that goes heavy with lavender details. From your floral wedding details to the decor ideas you use for your wedding’s cocktail hour, everything can be pretty white, ivory, charming purple shades, and mauve! The lavender-themed wedding idea will work harmoniously with this refreshing summer cocktail! To make these drinks look prettier than what they already are, you can also choose to have mason jars filled with cocktails.

Paloma Italiana: The Perfect Summer Wedding Cocktail 

If you’re looking for a cocktail to serve at your wedding that embodies the season and adds a punch as well, then look no further than the Paloma Italiana. This drink captures the flavors and the vibe of summer and adds an Italian twist to your wedding day. This drink is a beautiful fusion of two beloved classics—the Paloma and the Aperol Spritz—resulting in a drink that is both rejuvenating and sophisticated. The recipe for Paloma Italiana starts with a base of crisp and tangy grapefruit juice, perfectly complemented by the bittersweet notes of Aperol, an Italian aperitif that adds a touch of sunshine to every sip. The addition of sparkling water or club soda lends a lively effervescence, making it a light and quenching choice for warm summer celebrations. To give it a unique Italian flair, a splash of limoncello is added, infusing the cocktail with a zesty lemony sweetness.

Ideas to Use 

To make this wedding cocktail idea look the best at your wedding, which is to showcase the pretty shades that this drink embodies, use a tall glass filled with ice and garnish this drink with fresh grapefruit, a sprig of fresh basil, or both! To add more details to the drink, you can also serve it at your wedding in a stemmed glass, or you can also have a short whiskey glass, which is rimmed with salt and has the drink in it! Also, if you want to use this beautiful cocktail as your signature wedding cocktail, then how about adding a few Italian snacks to your wedding menu? You can have delicious olive oil-drizzled Bruschetta, the scrumptious Antipasto Platter, or add Italian-style meatballs to your cocktail menu. 

Other Summer-Inspired Cocktails For Your Wedding 

Apart from the three drinks, we have a few more ideas that you can use for your summer wedding. We feel that Pimm's Royal Cup is another great addition to your wedding day. This drink mixes some of the best flavors of summer! Apples, cucumbers, mint, oranges, and strawberries can be added to the drink. The base of this drink is made with lemonade and ginger ale. You can choose either of those two and add champagne to the cocktail. If your wedding day theme is light and airy, then you can choose to have Blushing White Sangria as a part of your wedding cocktail menu. This cocktail can be served in short glasses or you can use tall glasses! If you’re looking for a signature cocktail for your wedding, then choosing Wild Berry Smash for a colorful blast with many flavors, Lavender Lemonade Mojito with fresh garnishes, and coconut margarita can be a great place to start! 

Summer Mocktails: Add Color and Flavor to Your Wedding Sans the Alcohol! 

In this part of the blog, we will talk about a few amazing and colorful mocktails for your wedding day. These drinks can be served on the same bar for your wedding guests, and can also have their alcohol-loaded counterparts. This section will follow the same flow as the past section. 

Coconut Pineapple Cooler: Cutesy and Yellow 

The Coconut Pineapple Cooler is a vibrant and refreshing mocktail that embodies the tropical spirit of a summer wedding perfectly well. With its delightful blend of coconut and pineapple flavors, this mocktail is a perfect choice to keep guests cool and refreshed on a warm summer day. To create the Coconut Pineapple Cooler, start by combining equal parts of coconut water and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Give it a vigorous shake to ensure the flavors are thoroughly mixed and the mocktail is perfectly chilled. Then, strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes. To enhance the flavors and add a touch of sparkle to your wedding mocktail, top the mocktail with a splash of sparkling water. This fizzy addition to the drink not only adds a delightful sparkle but also provides a light and refreshing quality to the drink. It balances the sweetness of the coconut and pineapple, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable mocktail option. 

Ideas to Use 

Garnish plays an important role in elevating the presentation of the Coconut Pineapple Cooler. Consider adding a pineapple wedge or a fresh pineapple leaf as a garnish. These additions not only add a touch of tropical flair but also contribute to the overall visual appeal of the mocktail. More ways to make this drink look perfect for your wedding is as simple as using some props to make the drinks look perfect. You can garnish the mocktail with umbrellas, and some coconut slices. 

Virgin Mojito: A Classic Choice 

The Virgin Mojito is a classic mocktail that is perfect for summer wedding days. With its combination of fresh lime, mint leaves, and a hint of sweetness, this mocktail offers a refreshing burst of flavors that will keep your guests cool and satisfied. This is one of the simplest and the best mocktails to serve at your summer wedding because it brings summer vibes, a flavorful punch, and something with a citrusy kick. 

Ideas to Use 

If you’re throwing an outdoor wedding party, then you can choose to have these served in mason jars for your guests. You can also use a tall glass. For a pretty presentation, you can add mint leaves and umbrellas or pretty straws for your mocktails. Also, you can have the alcoholic counterpart, which can be served with a wedge of lemon! 

Fruit-Infused Water: Colorful and Flavorful 

Fruit-infused water is a refreshing and healthy option for a summer wedding mocktail. It's a simple yet elegant way to add a burst of natural flavors to your guests' drinks, keeping them hydrated and refreshed throughout the celebration. We love this idea because it is not only an easy option to choose but also helps you keep your wedding budget in check. What’s more, there are multiple options to choose from, which gives you the option to offer varieties to your guests. You can use strawberries, mint leaves with lemon, oranges, strawberries, or/ and cucumbers. 

Ideas to Use 

To make your mocktails perfect for your summer wedding day, you can use dispensers for your wedding guests to get their drinks themselves. You can add some slices or pieces of the fruit you’ve decided to use to the dispenser. What’s more, if you want to add a DIY touch to your wedding day, then you can make it yourself. Remember, the longer the infusion time, the better the taste. 

With that, we come to the end of our inspiration blog. We hope that the ideas above help you choose the drinks that not only embody the colors and flavors for the season but also sound fun to you. Whatever cocktail you choose for your wedding day, you can also add a mocktail version for your wedding day as well. To synchronize the drinks options on your cocktail menu and the wedding food menu, try looking for complementing flavor profiles. Also, you can choose any of these drinks or use this blog to start off your search and find the drinks that make the most sense to you for your wedding.