8 Signature Wedding Cocktails From Different Cities
Ava Hudson
Updated on March 29, 2026
"Herbs and cucumbers make this a refreshing drink for an outdoor wedding."
—Allegra Fasnacht, Birchtree Catering, Philadelphia
In a mason jar, muddle a handful of dill, 3 basil leaves, and 4 cucumber slices with 1 tsp. lemon-verbena simple syrup and 2 oz. gin. Add 3 ice cubes and tonic water to taste. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
"County Fair" drinking jar, $3, Fishs Eddy
7. Redbird Shandy
"Love beer? Try a shandy. Instead of mixing the beer with lemonade, we used blood-orange juice—so summery!"
—Jacqueline Mayer-Ilg, Patty Long Catering, St. Louis
Combine 4 oz. cold wheat IPA beer with 4 oz. blood-orange juice. Pour into a pilsner glass and garnish with an orange or lemon slice dusted with sugar.
"Aarne" highball glass, $33, Iittala
8. Ruby-Red Margarita
"If your crowd is into margaritas, try a version with Texas grapefruit instead of lime—colorful and delicious!"
—Sarah Kane, Culinary Art Catering, Dallas
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add 1½ oz. silver tequila, ½ oz. triple sec, 2 oz. ruby-red grapefruit juice, the juice from half a lemon and half a lime, agave nectar (to taste), and 2 to 3 grapefruit segments. Cover and shake until very cold. Pour into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a grapefruit slice.
"Classic Bar" tumbler, $21 for a set of two, Spiegel
*—Written by Heather Lee for *Brides
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