30 Unique Wedding Signature Cocktails

FOOD & DRINK
Written By Raine Events

Choosing a signature drink for your wedding allows you to showcase your style while creating lasting memories for your guests. Our collection of 30 unique cocktails brings a special touch to your celebration, combining refreshing flavors with elegant presentations. These drinks enhance your wedding bar and fit perfectly with any theme, whether romantic, rustic, or beachy, ensuring your big day is truly unforgettable.

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Wedding bar menu sign featuring craft beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic drink options like IPA, Michelob Ultra, Stella Rosa, Moscato, Rossinis, Bellinis, and signature mocktails.

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How to Pick Your Wedding Signature Cocktails

Selecting a signature drink is one of the most enjoyable aspects of wedding planning. A well-chosen cocktail adds a personal touch to your celebration, seamlessly tying into your wedding theme. Whether it symbolizes you and your partner’s love story or serves as a tribute to your wedding destination, a signature drink can make your event even more memorable. The best part? You don’t have to limit yourself to just one! If you love vodka-based drinks while your partner prefers champagne, you can easily incorporate both tastes into your drink menu. This not only reflects your personalities but also provides your guests with a variety of fun and delicious options to enjoy throughout the night. Whether you offer classic favorites or inventive new cocktails, your wedding bar becomes a true reflection of your unique style as a couple.

Your signature drinks don’t have to be alcoholic. Mocktails make great signature wedding drinks as well, offering flavorful, non-alcoholic options that everyone can enjoy. Whether you offer classic favorites, inventive cocktails, or creative mocktails, your wedding bar becomes a true reflection of your unique style as a couple.

To ensure your signature drinks match your tastes perfectly, take the time to try them at home before making your final decision. Experiment with different flavors, ingredients, and garnishes to achieve the ideal balance. This allows you to feel confident in your choices and gives you the opportunity to make any adjustments to personalize the drinks even more.

When selecting your wedding cocktails, speak with your bartender or caterer about their available packages and ensure they can accommodate your recipe ideas. Confirm that they have all the necessary ingredients and tools to recreate your signature cocktails. This collaboration will help your wedding day run smoothly, leaving your guests impressed and ensuring your wedding bar is beautifully tailored to your vision.

Creative Wedding Signature Cocktail Names

Let your imagination flow and avoid overthinking when naming your wedding signature cocktail! Draw inspiration from personal elements like your pets, favorite travel destinations, or wedding-themed ideas to creatively infuse a classic drink into your celebration. If you're working within a wedding budget, opt for ingredients that are both affordable and flavorful, ensuring your cocktail stays unique while staying within budget. To spark some ideas for your cocktails that will help you customize the perfect bar sign:

  • Tying the Knot-Tini

  • Mint to Be Mojito

  • Here Comes the Booze

  • Marry-Me Margarita

  • Forever Yours Fizz

  • Bride’s Bliss Cosmo

  • Groom’s Manhattan Magic

  • Soulmate Sour

  • Sealed with a Spritz

  • Perfect Pair Pina Colada

  • Everlasting Espresso Martini

  • Two to Tango Tequila

Unique Wedding Cocktail Recipes

Below is a curated list of 30 unique cocktails, complete with recipes, to inspire your choice of a signature wedding drink. Each cocktail has been selected to add a touch of personality to your celebration, whether you're looking for a fun twist on a classic or a drink that is sure to stand out. These options are sure to impress your guests and elevate your wedding day with flavors that reflect your style and story!

Find your wedding signature drink recipe by spirit type:

Vodka Cocktails

 
a white cocktail with a lime garnish in a martini glass

Photo by: Ahtziri Lagarde

01 | Passionfruit Cosmopolitan

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz vodka

  • 0.75 oz Cointreau

  • 1 oz passionfruit puree

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.25 oz simple syrup

 
 
a copper mug with lime and mint garnish surrounded by lemons and limes on a wood table

Photo by: Mel Gardner

02 | Apple Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 0.5 oz apple cider

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • Ginger beer

  • Apple slices for garnish

 
 

03 | Caesar Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 4 oz Clamato juice

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 2 dashes hot sauce

  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

  • Salt rim, celery stalk, lime wedge, pickles for garnish

 
 
A clear wine glass containing ice cubes and red liquid and mint garnish and lemon peel. The wine glass is set on a black table.

Photo by: Daniel Horvath

04 | Blueberry Lemon Drop

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz blueberry syrup

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

 
 
clear wine glass with brown and white liquid with coffee beans surrounding the glass on a wood table

Photo By: Anima Visual

05 | Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz vodka

  • 0.5 oz hazelnut liqueur

  • 1 oz espresso

  • 0.5 oz coffee liqueur

 

Rum Cocktails

 
A clear glass tumbler filled with orange liquid, garnished with green leaves. The tumbler is placed on a brown wooden serving tray.

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06 | Cuba Libre

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz light rum

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • Coca-Cola

  • Lime wedge for garnish

 
 
tiki cup cocktail with mint garnish and pineapple wedge

Photo by: Wine Dharma

07 | Pineapple Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum

  • 1 oz pineapple juice

  • 0.75 oz lime juice

  • 1 oz simple syrup

  • Fresh mint leaves

  • Soda water

  • Pineapple slices and mint sprig for garnish

 
 
clear glass mug with ice cubes and lime wedges placed by a bowl with seeds

Photo by: Ian Talmacs

08 | Caipirinha

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz cachaça

  • 4 lime wedges

  • 2 tsp sugar

 
 
martini glass filled with pink liquid and mint garnish and a raspberry

Photo by: Jens Theeß

09 | Strawberry Piña Colada

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz light rum

  • 1 oz coconut cream

  • 1 oz pineapple juice

  • 1 oz strawberry puree

  • Pineapple slice and strawberry for garnish

 
 

10 | Blue Mai Tai

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz white rum

  • 1 oz dark rum

  • 0.75 oz blue curaçao

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.25 oz orgeat syrup

  • Lime wedge and mint for garnish

 

Gin Cocktails

 
two glass wine glasses filled with pink liquid and figs garnished with rosemary, placed on a white surface

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11 | Rosemary Fig Gin and Tonic

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 4 oz tonic water

  • 1-2 fresh figs, sliced

  • Ice

  • Rosemary sprig for garnish

 
 
slices of grapefruit on a copper and glass cup surrounded by rosemary sprigs

Photo by: Jennifer Pallian

12 | Grapefruit Gimlet

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 0.75 oz grapefruit juice

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

 
 
two glass cups filled with red liquid and garnished with herbs and blood oranges, placed on a green tbale cloth

Photo by: Svitlana

13 | Blood Orange Collins

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1 oz blood orange juice

  • 0.75 oz lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

  • Soda water

 
 
clear irregular shaped cup that is filled with brown liquid and a lemon peel, place on a wood table

Photo by: Tatyana Vega

14 | Negroni

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz gin

  • 1 oz Campari

  • 1 oz sweet vermouth

  • Orange twist for garnish

 
 
martini glass filled with orange liquid and a full sliced lemon, sitting on a grey table by a bowl of lemons

Photo by: Adam Jaime

15 | Jasmine

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin

  • 0.75 oz Campari

  • 0.5 oz Cointreau

  • 0.75 oz lemon juice

 
 
two wine glass filled with pink liquid and blackberries, garnished with mint leafs on a grey table

Photo by: Melissa Walker Horn

16 | Elderflower Bramble

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur

  • 0.75 oz lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

  • 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur

  • Fresh blackberries for garnish

 

Bourbon and Whiskey Cocktails

 
whiskey glass filled with orange liquid, one large ice cube and an orange peel on a toothpick, placed on a dark wood table.

Photo by: Paige Ledford

17 | Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon

  • 0.5 oz maple syrup

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Orange peel for garnish

 
 
a clear wine glass with brown liquid garnished with two cherries on a toothpick, placed on a wood table and surrounded by a green vine plant

Photo by: Emily Andreeva

18 | Coffee Manhattan

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon

  • 0.5 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1 oz sweet vermouth

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Cherry for garnish

 
 
A wine glass filled with peaches and clear liquid sitting on a white tablecloth, surrounded by peaches, blueberries and grapes

Photo by: Nataliya Melnychuk

19 | Peach Mint Julep

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey

  • 1 oz peach puree

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

  • Fresh mint leaves

  • Mint sprig and peach slices for garnish

 
 
whiskey glass filled with orange liquid, garnished with an orange peel on a dark brown, wood table

Photo by: Poul Hoang

20 | Honey Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey

  • 0.75 oz honey syrup

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • Egg white (optional)

  • Lemon twist for garnish

 
 
whiskey glass filled with brown liquid,ice cubes, and a green plant, on a wood tbale.

Photo by: Ash Edmonds

21 | Gold Rush

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon

  • 0.75 oz honey syrup

  • 0.75 oz lemon juice

 

Tequila Cocktails

 
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Photo by: Christine Trant

22 | Spicy Paloma

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 1 oz grapefruit juice

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.5 oz jalapeño syrup

  • Soda water

  • Salt rim and jalapeño slices for garnish

 
 
small glass cup, filled with white liquid and a slice of coconut on a white plate, surrounded by coconuts

Photo by: Alexander Mils

23 | Coconut Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 1 oz coconut cream

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.5 oz triple sec

  • Toasted coconut for garnish

 
 
tall glass drinking cup filled with orange and yellow liquid and ice cubes placed on a wood table. Slices of oranges hovering above it and half an orange fruit sat behind the glass cup.

Photo by: Pinaak Kumar

24 | Cantarito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 1 oz grapefruit juice

  • 1 oz orange juice

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • Pinch of salt

  • Soda water

 
 
A vibrant scene featuring a bottle of alcohol, a green plant, and a glass cup filled with a red and orange cocktail. The setup is surrounded by fresh fruit on a table, creating a colorful and refreshing atmosphere for a perfect drink presentation.

Photo by: Mathew Benoit

25 | Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 4 oz orange juice

  • 0.5 oz grenadine

  • Orange slice and cherry for garnish

 
 
two glass cups filled with red liquid, possibly juice or a cocktail, each garnished with a slice of lemon on the rime. The glasses are placed on a table.

Photo by: Nahima Aparicio

26 | Smokey El Diablo

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz mezcal

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

  • 0.5 oz crème de cassis

  • Ginger beer

  • Lime wedge for garnish

 

Champagne Cocktails

 
The image shows three clear wine flutes filled with red liquid, likely wine or a similar beverage, arranged on a table. Nearby, there are half cut pomegranates and slices of strawberries on a white and blue wood table.

Photo by: Keesha's Kitchen

27 | Pomegranate French 75

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz gin

  • 0.5 oz pomegranate juice

  • 0.5 oz lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

  • Champagne

 
 
A wine bottle pouring clear liquid into a large wine glass filled with orange fruit slices and orange liquid. The glass is placed on a white table surrounded by small white ball, green leaves, and an orange fruit that is cut in half.

Photo by: Victoria Shes

28 | Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz prosecco

  • 2 oz Aperol

  • 1 oz soda water

  • Orange slice for garnish

 
 
a person pouring liquid into a copper cup filled with ice and garnished with fresh green mint leaves. The cup is placed on a black table, which contrasts with the warm metallic tone of the copper and the vibrant green of the mint.

Photo by: Adam Jaime

29 | Old Cuban

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz aged rum

  • 0.75 oz lime juice

  • 0.75 oz simple syrup

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Champagne

  • Mint sprig for garnish

 
 
three clear glass cups filled with yellow liquid, each garnished with orange peels. The cups are placed on yellow napkins, on a white table.

Photo by: Caitlin Bensel

30 | Seelbach

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz bourbon

  • 0.5 oz Cointreau

  • 7 dashes Angostura bitters

  • 7 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

  • Champagne

 
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