Having a signature cocktail at your wedding can be memorable, fun, tasty and cost effective!
So how do you choose a signature wedding cocktail? It might be a reflection of your wedding theme, a drink the two of you like, something that will compliment the food or you can choose the new trend in low-calorie, healthy cocktails!
Here are some amazing cocktails we came across in our quest for some signature drinks…
Blueberry-Lime Margarita- 125 calories
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup blueberry nectar
- 1/4 cup seltzer
- 2 tablespoons frozen limeade
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 ounces tequila, optional
- 1 lime wedge
- Coarse salt
Raspberry Spritzer – 168 calories
- 2 cups seltzer
- 2/3 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 3 ounces raspberry-flavored syrup, or Chambord
- Ice cubes
Watermelon Gin Fizz- 153 calories
- 5 cups diced watermelon, divided
- 6 ounces gin, divided
- 8 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 1 1/3 cups ginger ale, divided
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
- Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the gin.
Talk with your venue, reception location and/or caterer about having a signature cocktail to server at cocktail hour, during the meal or at the reception. Once cost savings tip: if you are watching your budget – don’t have an open bar – just a signature cocktail! 
