Wedding Trends:Signature (Healthy) Cocktails

Having a signature cocktail at your wedding can be memorable, fun, tasty and cost effective!

So how do you choose a signature wedding cocktail?  It might be a reflection of your wedding theme, a drink the two of you like, something that will compliment the food or you can choose the new trend in low-calorie, healthy cocktails!

Here are some amazing  cocktails we came across in our quest for some signature drinks…

Blueberry-Lime Margarita- 125 calories

• 2 cups ice
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup blueberry nectar
• 1/4 cup seltzer
• 2 tablespoons frozen limeade
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 ounces tequila, optional
• 1 lime wedge
• Coarse salt

Raspberry Spritzer – 168 calories

• 2 cups seltzer
• 2/3 cup frozen raspberries
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
• 3 ounces raspberry-flavored syrup, or Chambord
• Ice cubes

Watermelon Gin Fizz- 153 calories

• 5 cups diced watermelon, divided
• 6 ounces gin, divided
• 8 tablespoons lime juice, divided
• 1 1/3 cups ginger ale, divided
• Lime wedges, for garnish

1. Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
2. Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the gin.

Talk with your venue, reception location and/or caterer about having a signature cocktail to server at cocktail hour, during the meal or at the reception.  Once cost savings tip: if you are watching your budget – don’t have an open bar – just a signature cocktail!