A signature cocktail is more than just a drink! It’s a personal detail that adds flavor, fun, and flair to your wedding. Especially in the summertime, it becomes a refreshing welcome and a chance to let your personalities shine.
But once you pick your drink, how do you name it? That’s where the magic (and fun) really begins. Whether you're going for playful, elegant, or sentimental, a well-named cocktail becomes a mini love letter in a glass. Let’s break down how to pick the perfect sip and give it a name your guests will remember long after the last toast.
Step 1: Choose a Drink That Reflects Your Vibe (and the Season)
Summer weddings call for something cool and crowd-pleasing. Think light, fruit-forward, herbal, or bubbly. Need ideas?
Citrus Paloma with a salted rim
Cucumber elderflower gin spritz
Peach and basil bourbon smash
Frozen strawberry daiquiri
Lavender lemonade vodka fizz
Watermelon mint margarita
Not sure what fits you best? Consider flavors from your favorite date night drinks, a vacation spot, or even the season you met.
Step 2: Give It a Name That Tells a Story (or Makes People Smile)
Here’s where it gets personal. Based on the three themes you liked, clever name-based puns, storytelling, and playful elegance, here are refined, elevated ideas:
🍸 Names Based on Your Names
The Smith Spritz
The Taylored Tonic
Cheers to the Changs
📖 Names That Tell a Story
Sip Happens
Something Borrowed, Something Brewed
Our Love on the Rocks
🎉 Names That Are Elegant or Playful
Mint to Be
Love You Latté (for espresso martinis or coffee-based cocktails)
Sealed with a Sip
Step 3: Make It a Moment
A great cocktail name deserves a little spotlight. Here’s how to turn it into a full guest experience:
Create custom signage with your names and the cocktail description
Offer matching mocktails with fun names like “Innocent Until Proven Tipsy” or “Still Mint to Be”
Add it to your wedding website to get guests excited early
Print the recipe on favor tags for a personalized takeaway
Final Sip: Make It Yours
Whether you’re dreaming up a spicy margarita with flair or a refined bubbly spritz, a signature cocktail brings your love story to life in the most refreshing way. Add a name that feels so you, a little bit stylish, a little bit cheeky, and entirely memorable.
Need help crafting drink names or coordinating with your bartending team? That’s what I’m here for! From planning timelines to signature cocktail signs, I’m always happy to help your wedding feel effortless, polished, and personal.
Let’s make it unforgettable.