Healthy Cocktails & Mocktails for Your Wedding
Get ready - it's time to plan your cocktail hour! Cocktail hour is a wonderful time for guests to mingle and relax before the reception, and it gives you and your significant other some time to connect and have pictures taken. You can just serve beer and wine, but why not make it a little more interesting. If you're stuck on which drinks to serve during this special time, we've got some inspiration for you! You want to make sure your guests get to drink a special, memorable drink. Not just sparkling water filled glasses! These cocktails are wonderful for your spring & summer affairs, or even for a get together with your bridal party. Below you'll find wonderfully tasty cocktails (& mocktails!) sure to delight.
Healthy Cocktails & Mocktails for Your Wedding
COCKTAILS
Mango Peach Frose
This cocktail is perfect for those who love the sweet & simple things. This drink is made with frozen fruit and rose wine, meaning that it's naturally sweetened by the fruit (and the sugar in the wine!).
Lavender Lemon Mojito
We love the idea ox mixing lavender and lemon to not only create a lovely, aromatic mojito, but a light & health conscious one at that! This recipe relies on pulling from lavender leaves and lemon juice, which provides a tangy, flavorful drink without a bunch of added sugars.
Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade
Elderflower is receiving some well-deserved love in the news with the arrival of that beautiful elderflower lemon cake shared by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at their wedding. The combination of the naturally sweet elderflower with the tangy bite of citrus makes for a very refreshing cocktail. *Want to make it non-alcoholic? Simply swap out the elderflower liqueur for elderflower presse!
Mimosa
The perfect drink for summer weddings! Wedding cocktails don’t have to be complicated. This classic only has two ingredients and doesn’t require any mixing or shaking. Your bartenders can just pour as needed or keep topping up your guests glasses. Looking for a mocktail version? Use white grape juice in place of prosecco.
118 calories
4 oz Prosecco (champagne, cava) - 90 calories
2 oz Orange juice - 27.5 calories
DIRECTIONS:
Combine orange juice and prosecco.
Bubbly Margarita
I love this for a destination wedding in Mexico. The bite and sass of a margarita without the blenders or time required! Depending on your taste, you can serve in a tall glass although I prefer a short one. Can’t get crushed ice? A glass filled with ice cubes work just as well.
83 calories
1 oz Tequila - 69 calories
1 oz Orange juice - 13.75 calories
¼ cup Seltzer - 0 calories
2 Tbsp Lime, juice - 0 calories
Directions:
Juice limes in a small bowl (or use lime juice from a bottle).
In a cup, add tequila, orange juice, seltzer, and lime juice.
Mix with a spoon.
Add in crushed ice to fill the cup.
MOCKTAILS
Tropical Sunshine / Fuzzy Sunrise
This pair of mocktails is inspired by spring and made with protein water as one of the primary ingredients, so this drink is perfect for those who like to make sure they're getting an adequate amount of protein on the daily.
Fermented Gin(ger) Fizz
For those who prefer a tart and somewhat spicy kick to their drink, you'll delight in this summer-friendly cocktail alternative. Reap the detoxifying benefits of kombucha and lemon with this twist on a classic fizz. The garnish of lemon slices are reminiscent of a gin and tonic.
Honey Blackberry Mint Mocktail
With 0 added refined sugar and a natural sweetening component, this mocktail recipe is a wonderful vegan/vegetarian option for all to enjoy. It's light, not too sweet, and provides a complex flavor combination that delivers a crisp and delightful sip. Grab a few handfuls of mint leaves, skip the simple syrup and add some decadence to your drink menu for those not drinking alcohol.
Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail
Having a winter wedding? Here’s a sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail that is perfect for a winter non-alcoholic beverage. This bubbly drink is easy to make and has no added sugar. It’s healthy, festive, and tasty. Filled with pomegranate juice and cranberry juice, this red mocktail will brighten up any reception.