Signature Wedding Cocktails

Elevate Your Big Day with HipStirs Cocktail Syrups

Your wedding is all about celebrating love, and what better way to toast to forever than with signature wedding cocktails that reflect your personality and style? Whether you’re planning a romantic garden affair, a cozy fall celebration, or a breezy beach wedding, HipStirs Cocktail Syrups make it easy to craft unforgettable drinks. From elegant champagne cocktails to bold and boozy sips, we’ve got the perfect recipes to impress your guests.

Why Choose a Signature Wedding Cocktail?

Signature cocktails are more than just delicious drinks—they’re a way to personalize your wedding and create a unique experience for your guests. Here’s why you should consider serving one (or two!):

Adds a Personal Touch: Choose a drink that represents your love story, your favorite flavors, or a shared memory.
Simplifies the Bar Menu: Offering a couple of signature cocktails alongside beer and wine makes drink service smoother and more efficient.
Creates a Memorable Experience: Guests will remember the thoughtful details, including the cocktails they sipped while celebrating you.

Now, let’s dive into some signature wedding cocktail ideas using HipStirs Cocktail Syrups.

Signature Wedding Cocktail Ideas

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail – Elegant & Festive

Perfect for a glamorous wedding, this cocktail is stunning and effortlessly chic. The custom ice cubes add an extra touch of sophistication.

Ingredients:

For the ice:

Cranberry juice
Fresh/frozen cranberries
Blood orange slices

For the cocktail:

1 oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup
Champagne or sparkling wine, to top
Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprigs

Method:
Freeze cranberry juice with cranberries and blood orange slices in an ice cube tray overnight. Add 1 oz Cranberry Pie Syrup to a coupe glass and drop in a custom ice cube. Top with champagne or sparkling wine and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Pumpkin Patch Mimosa – Cozy & Seasonal

Ideal for a fall wedding, this pumpkin-spiced twist on a classic mimosa is warm, inviting, and perfect for an autumnal celebration.

Ingredients:

3 oz Prosecco
2 oz Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider
1 oz HipStirs Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Method:
Shake the still cider and Pumpkin Spice Syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour sparkling cider and prosecco into a wine glass. Strain the still pumpkin apple cider mixture over the prosecco and enjoy.

Barton Springs – Refreshing & Light

For the gin lovers, this refreshing cucumber and blackberry cocktail is crisp, light, and utterly Instagram-worthy.

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Hendrick’s Gin
¾ oz Lime Juice
¾ oz HipStirs Blackberry Mint Syrup
Cucumber slices

Method:
Muddle two cucumber slices in a shaker tin. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh cucumber slice.

Rainey – Floral & Sophisticated

For the couple who loves tequila, this lavender-infused cocktail is smooth, floral, and effortlessly elegant.

Ingredients:

2 oz Tequila
¾ oz Lime Juice
1 oz HipStirs Lavender Haze Syrup

Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of lavender.

Oasis – Tropical & Vibrant

A must-have for a beach wedding, this rum-based cocktail is bright, citrusy, and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients:

2 oz White Rum
5 Lime Pieces
¾ oz HipStirs Blackberry Mint Syrup
Brown Sugar Cube

Method:
Muddle lime pieces, syrup, and a brown sugar cube in a shaker. Add rum and ice, shake vigorously, and pour everything into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Cranberry Ornamentini – Festive & Unique

For winter weddings, this cocktail is served in a clear bauble, making it as fun to look at as it is to drink!

Ingredients:

2 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Vodka or Gin
1 oz Orange Juice
1 oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup

Method:
Mix all ingredients in a glass and strain into clear baubles. To serve, place a few frozen cranberries in a frosted glass, drop in the ornament, and garnish with fresh rosemary.

Chai Old Fashioned – Warm & Spiced

For bourbon lovers, this chai-infused Old Fashioned is rich, cozy, and perfect for fall or winter weddings.

Ingredients:

2 oz Strong Chai Tea, chilled
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Lemon Juice
2 oz HipStirs Old Fashioned Syrup
1-2 dashes Angostura bitters
Soda water (optional)
Garnish: Dehydrated orange slice, Star Anise

Method:
Shake all ingredients (except soda water) with ice and strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and star anise.

How to Incorporate Signature Cocktails into Your Wedding

Now that you have your signature cocktail picked out, here are some fun ways to incorporate them into your big day:

1. Create a Custom Cocktail Menu

Design an elegant sign with your chosen cocktails and a brief description of each drink. Bonus points for including fun names inspired by your love story!

2. Personalize Your Glassware

Consider serving your signature cocktails in custom glassware with your wedding date or initials. Guests can even take them home as a keepsake.

3. Offer a Mocktail Version

Make sure non-drinkers, pregnant guests, and designated drivers can still enjoy the fun by offering mocktail versions of your signature drinks using HipStirs syrups.

4. Set Up a DIY Cocktail Station

Allow guests to mix up their own drinks by providing pre-measured ingredients, instructions, and garnishes. This works especially well for a brunch wedding with mimosas or spritzers.

5. Match Your Cocktails to Your Theme

Whether you’re hosting a rustic barn wedding, an elegant ballroom affair, or a beachside celebration, pick cocktails that complement your setting and vibe.

Final Toast: Cheers to Your Signature Wedding Cocktails

Choosing signature wedding cocktails is a fun way to add personality and style to your wedding day. With HipStirs Cocktail Syrups, crafting stunning, delicious drinks is easy—whether you’re a whiskey lover, a tequila aficionado, or a fan of all things bubbly.