Cocktail Hour

Signature cocktails elevate weddings with style, simplicity, and crowd-pleasing flair.

Signature cocktails are now a modern wedding staple, adding style, personality, and a hint of theatre to the day. The key? Keep it elegant and easy. Opt for crowd-pleasers (margaritas never miss) that are simple to batch. Our friends at Socialsmiths have created two standout cocktails, perfect for weddings and large events, yet equally suitable for intimate gatherings. Discover their bespoke beverage packages and charming product range in Lovely Things.

Solbevi Limoncello Margarita

Perfect for weddings, summer soirées or stylish celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 45ml ALBA Blanco Tequila
  • 30ml Solbevi Limoncello
  • 30ml fresh lime juice
  • dash of agave syrup
  • lots of ice

Method

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill generously with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a glass with a salted rim and garnish with a slice of citrus. Bright, zesty, and perfectly balanced, this cocktail is made for raising a glass in style.

Paquera Espadin Mezcal Paloma

A refreshing, smoky twist on a classic — ideal for weddings, parties, and balmy celebrations. Serves 72

Ingredients (Per Serve)

  • 30–45ml Paquera Espadín Mezcal(adjust to taste)
  • 150ml grapefruit soda
  • fresh lime wedge, to garnish
  • lots of ice

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the Paquera Espadín Mezcal, followed by the East Imperial grapefruit soda. Give it a gentle stir to combine. Garnish with a fresh wedge of lime for a bright, citrusy finish. Crisp, smoky and effortlessly cool, this is an easy to make and serve signature drink that scales beautifully for weddings and large gatherings.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Sophie Bayly, @baylysophie