Summer Cocktails
If you’re looking for some inspiration for summer cocktails, then look no further. Here is a collection of refreshing and summery drinks for you to enjoy at your wedding. And of course, you have to try them all out before making your final decision!
Rossini
Let’s start with some fizz because all great things should start with fizz. I’m partial to a glass or two of prosecco myself and with strawberries coming into season, it a win-win.
Strawberries
1tsp sugar
A squeeze of lemon juice
125ml of prosecco
Pimm’s
Is there anything more quintessentially summer than a classic Pimm’s? I think not. And if you don’t know how to make one, here are the ingredients.
50ml Pimm’s No 1
150ml lemonade
Fresh mint leaves
Strawberries
Orange
Cucumber
Lots of ice!
Pina Colada
If you tell me you’re not humming the song, then you’re either lying or you’ve never seen Shrek. That aside, this is a refreshing, tropical drink perfect for summer afternoons.
120ml pineapple juice
60ml white rum
60ml coconut cream
Wedge of pineapple for decoration
Cuba Libre
This is an upgrade from your usual rum and coke. Plus, it’s really simple. Just add a splash of lime and enjoy.
Sangria
Another perfect summer drink. Great to serve for your guests when they arrive at Capesthorne Hall and you’re having your pictures taken around our stunning grounds.
3 parts red wine
1 part orange juice
2 parts lemonade
Ice
Fresh mint
Sliced oranges and lemons.
Strawberry Daiquiri
I have a soft spot for strawberry daiquiri’s. My husband just can’t pronounce daiquiri no matter how many times we go over it. It’s a bit of a joke now and if it’s ever on a menu, we have to have it.
60ml white rum
Frozen strawberries
2 tbsp lime juice
Sugar
Lots of ice
Mango Mojito
In our house, there’s always a fight for mango. Here is a great way of keeping mango for adults only.
2oz white rum
2oz club soda
Lime bitters
Fresh lime juice
Suga
Mint leaves
Mango
Malibu Sunset
A twist on the traditional Tequila Sunrise is the Malibu Sunset. All you need to do is swap out the Tequila for rum. It doesn’t have to be Malibu, other brands are available, but Rum Sunset doesn’t sound as good.
12 oz orange juice
3oz white rum
2 tbsp grenadine
Lime slices for decoration
Elderflower Wine Cocktail
This is a refreshing, grown-up cocktail for those long summer evenings. It’s a little bit different and comes with a hint of sweetness from the elderflower.
White wine
4oz elderflower liqueur
4oz vodka
Fresh Mint
Ice
Club Soda
