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Elegant and Delicious Wedding Drinks

by | Nov 1, 2024 | Cocktail Making, Events, Weddings

Wedding Cocktails

Weddings are all about celebration, and what better way to toast to love than with a selection of elegant and refreshing cocktails?

Here are three stunning drinks that will delight your guests and add a touch of sophistication to your big day.

Whether you’re planning a classic affair or a relaxed outdoor gathering, these cocktails will perfectly complement your celebrations.

BLUSHING BRIDE GIN FIZZ

For a cocktail as radiant as the bride herself, the Blushing Bride Gin Fizz is a refreshing and visually striking option. The combination of gin, elderflower, and pink grapefruit creates a light, citrusy drink with just the right touch of sweetness.

YOU’LL NEED

  • Ice
  • A cocktail shaker
  • A strainer
  • A glass to serve

INGREDIENTS

  • 50ml Queen Cleo London Dry Gin  
  • 25ml elderflower syrup 
  • 25ml fresh pink grapefruit juice
  • 10ml lemon juice
  • Soda water
  • Grapefruit slice or edible flowers to garnish 

STEP 1

Add ice to the cocktail shaker 

STEP 2

Add Queen Cleo London Dry Gin, elderflower syrup, pink grapefruit juice and lemon juice and shake well.  

STEP 3 

Strain over ice and top up with soda water.

STEP 4

Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit or a sprig of edible flowers.

PROSECCO RUM ROYALE

Add some sparkling glamour to the wedding with this Prosecco-based cocktail featuring spiced rum for a warm, rich flavour.

YOU’LL NEED

  • Ice
  • A cocktail shaker
  • A strainer
  • A champagne flute to serve

INGREDIENTS

  • 25ml Queen Cleo Spiced Rum   
  • 10ml Aperol  
  • 10ml fresh orange juice
  • 10ml simple syrup (we always use Monin syrups)
  • Prosecco
  • Orange twist to garnish 

STEP 1

Add ice to the cocktail shaker 

STEP 2

Add Queen Cleo Spiced Rum, Aperol, orange juice and simple syrup and shake well.  

STEP 3 

Strain into the champagne flute and top with chilled Prosecco .

STEP 4

Garnish with an orange twist.  

LAVENDER & HONEY GIN FIZZ

An elevated gin cocktail with a subtle floral twist, this drink pairs well with a romantic, elegant wedding atmosphere.

YOU’LL NEED

  • Ice
  • A cocktail shaker
  • A strainer
  • A highball glass to serve

INGREDIENTS

  • 50ml Queen Cleo London Dry Gin    
  • 25ml honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, cooled) 
  • 25ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 dashes lavender bitters (optional, for added aroma)
  • Soda water
  • Fresh lavender sprig or lemon peel to garnish 

STEP 1

Add ice to the cocktail shaker 

STEP 2

Add Queen Cleo London Dry Gin, honey syrup, lemon juice and lavender bitters (if using) and shake well.  

STEP 3 

Strain into the highball glass and top with soda water for a gentle fizz .

STEP 4

Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender or a twist of lemon peel.

These three cocktails, with their refined flavors and beautiful presentation, will add a modern touch to any wedding reception.

They each offer a unique twist that’s sure to impress and create memorable toasts to the happy couple.

Need help with your wedding cocktails? We offer a bespoke cocktail and wedding bar service and we’d love to be part of your celebrations. 

HERE’S OUR STORY

After 6 years of being together we never thought that we would one day be in business together. Who knew where a simple text message could lead….

It all started with a conversation with Nicola at one of The Little Gin and Rum Company’s events in Leeds. Amy sent a message to Ian saying “Do you fancy buying a gin and rum company?” and the wheels were set in motion.

OUR BACKGROUND

IAN:

“As a sales professional travelling the UK and the world, I have made travelling and alcohol my thing.  With over 20 years experience supplying the hospitality industry with software and e-learning, I can’t wait to start sharing Queen Cleo Spirits with the industry I love.  You’ll usually find me with my favourite Queen Cleo Rum with ginger ale.”

AMY:

“Where Ian loves sales, I love marketing and as a digital marketing trainer and professional public speaker, I always have a lot to say.  When Nicola and Emma started virtual events in lockdown, I jumped at the opportunity to talk about gin and rum and nearly 200 events later, I still love it.  Old Tom is my favourite tipple and I’ll even drink it neat with just a cube of ice and a squeeze of lime.”

THE FUTURE

Nicola and Emma have created a gin and rum legacy and we are honoured to take it into the future.   

We can’t wait to share our plans with you and we promise to make Queen Cleo proud. 

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