25 Creative Signature Cocktails for Any Wedding

After being pronounced newlyweds, most couples and their guests kick off their marital celebration with a drink (or two) in hand. There’s truly no better way to welcome your friends and family to the next phase of the festivities and help create a celebratory, upbeat atmosphere than by greeting them with a refreshing beverage. Sure, you could get the party started by opting for the classic selection of wine, beer, and Champagne, but to personalize your affair and set the tone in a more meaningful and impactful way, why not add signature cocktails to your menu?

These unique, custom drinks that servers usually distribute at a couple’s wedding cocktail hour are a foolproof way to give any event a personal flair. Through the flavors, garnishes, and glassware that partners choose, they can use their special concoctions to represent certain aspects of their relationship, whether that be their personalities, interests, travels, cultures, or backgrounds. Perhaps the duo decides to recreate their go-to date-night drink, or maybe they settle on drink stirrers shaped like the mascot of their favorite sports team. You don’t have to get super granular: Adding an edible custom crest or monogrammed initials to your go-to beverages will speak volumes.

Distributing signature sips is also a unique way to reinforce your aesthetic and color palette. Beverages topped with edible flower petals can help build upon a garden-inspired concept, while ice-cold drinks muddled with berries will nod to the season of summer nuptials. You can also devise clever names that reference your theme, an idea that’s guaranteed to delight your guests. And if you and your partner can’t decide on just one drink, opt for multiple selections. 

In need of some inspiration? Read on for 25 unique signature cocktail ideas for any wedding.