10 Must-Have Wedding Cocktails for 2025
(Because signature drinks are the new wedding guest everyone remembers!)
If you're planning a wedding in 2025, chances are you're already thinking about how to make it unforgettable. And while the flowers, dress, and playlist matter — let's be honest, the drinks do too.
🍸 A signature cocktail (or ten) adds a personal twist to your big day, and these trending picks are stealing the spotlight this year.
Whether you're a tequila lover, a fan of florals, or just here for the fizz, we've rounded up 10 must-have wedding cocktails that are both delicious and totally on-trend for 2025.
1. The Paloma Picante 🌶️🍊
- Why it’s trending: Tequila-based cocktails continue to shine, but 2025 is all about zesty with a kick.
- What’s in it: Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime, agave syrup, and a hint of jalapeño or chilli salt rim.
- Perfect for: Summer weddings with a bold twist.
2. Lavender French 75 💜
- Why it’s trending: Floral flavours are everywhere this year, and this one brings elegance with bubbles.
- What’s in it: Gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, topped with champagne.
- Perfect for: Garden weddings, classy soirées, and pastel palettes.
3. Cucumber Basil Smash 🌿
- Why it’s trending: Low-ABV and herb-forward cocktails are gaining popularity in 2025.
- What’s in it: Vodka or gin, muddled cucumber and basil, lime juice, and soda water.
- Perfect for: Outdoor receptions and eco-conscious couples.
4. Espresso Martini (But Make It Cold Brew) ☕
- Why it’s trending: Coffee cocktails are here to stay, and cold brew is replacing the espresso for a smoother kick.
- What’s in it: Vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew concentrate, and a dash of vanilla.
- Perfect for: Evening weddings and dance floor energy boosts.
5. Rosé Spritz 🍓
- Why it’s trending: Think Aperol Spritz, but softer, pinker, and rosier.
- What’s in it: Dry rosé wine, elderflower liqueur, soda water, and fresh berries.
- Perfect for: Brunch weddings, warm-weather celebrations, and Instagram moments.
6. Spicy Mezcal Margarita 🌵
- Why it’s trending: Smoky + spicy is a flavour profile couples are loving in 2025.
- What’s in it: Mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and muddled jalapeños.
- Perfect for: Boho-chic weddings and adventurous palates.
7. Peach Basil Bellini 🍑
- Why it’s trending: Fruit-forward and lightly herbed cocktails are a 2025 hit.
- What’s in it: Prosecco, peach purée, fresh basil leaves.
- Perfect for: Morning ceremonies or cocktail hour on a terrace.
8. Yuzu Gin Fizz 🍋
- Why it’s trending: Yuzu is the citrus of the year, bringing a unique tang to classic cocktails.
- What’s in it: Gin, yuzu juice, simple syrup, egg white (optional), soda.
- Perfect for: Modern weddings with an Asian-fusion flair.
9. Raspberry Negroni Sbagliato 🍷
- Why it’s trending: Thanks to viral fame (yes, it’s still going strong in 2025), the sbagliato is now getting a fruity remix.
- What’s in it: Sweet vermouth, Campari, prosecco, muddled raspberries.
- Perfect for: Cocktail lovers and fans of bitter-sweet sophistication.
10. Non-Alcoholic Elderflower Collins ✨
- Why it’s trending: Zero-proof cocktails are a huge trend, and this one is both elegant and inclusive.
- What’s in it: Elderflower cordial, lemon juice, soda water, cucumber garnish.
- Perfect for: All ages, all vibes — a classy alternative for sober guests.
Whether you’re going big with a signature his-and-hers cocktail menu or keeping it simple with one showstopper drink, these 2025 wedding cocktail trends will have your guests saying “cheers” all night long!
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