It’s the dog days of summer. Is there anything better than enjoying a refreshing summer cocktail out on a patio? I personally can’t think of many things better than that. I bet your wedding guests are thinking the same thing. An outdoor wedding on 95-degree day calls for a refreshing drink. Why not be great hosts and reward guests with a cocktail hour filled with delicious, cold drinks?

I love putting a summer twist on a tried and true classic like watermelon sangria, a blue raspberry spiked lemonade or a summery gin and tonic, all on the list below. For my clients, I encourage them to get creative with their signature cocktail. It can represent a place you’ve vacationed together, think rum punch if you fell in love in the Caribbean or a prosecco drink if you are planning to honeymoon in Italy, as well as give a nod to the place you are getting married, like using oranges in Florida or bourbon in Kentucky. You could have a “his” and “hers” drink if you have differing tastes and the options for those are endless. Signature cocktails are a fun detail that can add a splash of color to your cocktail hour, and of course, can get the party started. I have handpicked 15 cocktails are amazingly tasty but are also beautiful too. Keep scrolling for the delicious libations!

BLUE RASPBERRY SPIKED LEMONADE WILL BE A CROWD PLEASER

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A BLUEBERRY CHAMPAGNE MOJITO IS DELICIOUSLY REFRESHING

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BEAUTIFUL AND TASTY, TRY A PINEAPPLE MANGO RUM PUNCH

Find the recipe from: Paper & Stitch

GIN + BASIL + CUCUMBER IS A PERFECT DRINK FOR A HOT DAY

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GUESTS WILL LOVE A TART TWIST ON A SALTY DOG

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LAVENDER LEMONADE MARTINI IS AN UNEXPECTEDLY DELICIOUS DRINK

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GRAPEFRUIT ADDS AN EXTRA REFRESH FACTOR TO A PALOMA

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YES WAY ROSÈ (LEMONADE)

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FOR THE DARK LIQUOR FANS, GEORGIA PEACH SMASH

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COULD THIS GRAPEFRUIT AND CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL BE ANY PRETTIER

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PROSECCO + LIMONCELLO FTW!

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COULDN’T HAVE AC SUMMER COCKTAIL LIST WITHOUT A MARGARITA, WE STEPPED IT UP WITH CHARRED JALAPENO & PINEAPPLE

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THESE CUCUMBER MELON GIN SPRITZERS ARE SO PRETTY

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WE LOVE A TWIST ON A CLASSIC LIKE THIS LAVENDER AND LEMON GIN AND TONIC

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SANGRIA IS A GO TO, BUT WE LOVE THIS SPICY WATERMELON VERSION

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Lauren Koster is the owner of Lauren Koster Creative, a West Michigan based wedding design company that specializes in the unique and whimsical look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly “Steal This Style” article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:

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