5 Unique Cocktail Recipes for Your Wedding Bar

While most weddings have a simple bar with a selection of standard drinks, adding unique signature cocktails to the menu will make your special day even more memorable. POUR’s wedding bar services will provide experienced bartenders who can mix up crowd-favorite cocktails tailored to your taste. If you need help choosing, here are our staff’s top picks for wedding-inspired cocktail recipes.

1.) The Blushing Bride

The Blushing Bride is a vibrant cocktail our Raleigh bartender recommends for any wedding.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. cranberry juice
• 0.5 oz. triple sec
• 0.5 oz. lime juice
• Splash of grenadine

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

2.) The Old Fashioned

The old fashioned is a simple yet elegant addition to any wedding, especially if you’d like to stick with the classics.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Bourbon
• 1 sugar cube
• 2 dashes of bitters
• Orange peel

Place the sugar cube in the bottom of an old fashioned glass and add the bitters. Muddle until the sugar is dissolved. Add a large ice cube and pour in the bourbon. Stir gently and garnish with a twist of orange peel.

3.) The Something Blue

If you don’t have anything blue to wear on your special day, you can add the popular Something Blue to your wedding bar menu!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. blue curaçao
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• Splash of champagne

Combine all ingredients except for the champagne in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Top with a splash of champagne and enjoy!

4.) The Honeymooner

The Honeymooner is a fruity, delicious cocktail ideal for summer weddings.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. rum
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz. coconut cream
• 0.5 oz. lime juice
• Splash of blue curaçao

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and enjoy!

5.) The Wedding Cake Martini

For a decadent dessert cocktail, our experts in wedding bar services highly recommend the Wedding Cake Martini.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. vanilla vodka
• 1 oz. amaretto
• 1 oz. white crème de cacao
• 1 oz. heavy cream

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!

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Our experienced bartenders will work with you to create a custom drink menu that pairs with your wedding's theme. With POUR’s wedding bar services, you can relax and enjoy your special day knowing that your guests are taken care of. Visit our website to browse our venue locations and other event planning services.