Your wedding is a day to celebrate love, joy, and new beginnings. Before the big day, detailed planning is in order! You need to think about floral arrangements, your guests list, whether you want a band or a DJ, and of course, food and beverages. While alcohol is a commonality at weddings, mocktails are becoming an increasingly popular competitor.  

What are mocktails, you ask? They are non-alcoholic beverages made to be visually similar and just as flavorful as alcoholic drinks!  The classic Shirley Temple is a popular mocktail that you likely already know. Made from a combination of ginger ale or Sprite, grenadine syrup, and maraschino cherries, this mocktail could not be more delicious.  

Benefits of Serving Mocktails 

There are many benefits to serving mocktails at your wedding. Incorporating mocktails creates an inclusive environment for all of your guests, allowing those who don’t consume alcohol to be involved in the festivities. Moreover, adding themed mocktails as a fun drinking alternative adds a fun, unique, and personal touch to your wedding. Not only do these beverages taste great, but they are also suitable for all ages and promote responsible drinking. 

Choosing Mocktails Based on Seasons  

A popular tradition at weddings is to have themes. Aligning mocktails with your theme is a great way to make your special night even more memorable.  

For instance, if you are having a fall wedding, it may be appealing to have mocktails infused with apple cider or cinnamon. If your wedding is in the summertime, opt for fruity mocktails that include orange, pineapple, and mango, carrying the summer vibes throughout all aspects of your wedding. As for winter, consider incorporating cranberry, rosemary, or peppermint to fit the winter aesthetic. Floral flavors like lavender or fresh fruit like watermelon work best for Spring weddings.   

Signature Mocktail Ideas 

Adding a touch of personality to the mocktails you serve at your wedding is a great addition to the party. As a couple, you decide on the signature mocktails you want to include. Maybe your favorite fruit is blueberries. In that case, making a mocktail like a blueberry lemon spritz and giving it a personal name adds a unique touch. Using decorative trays and chalkboards to display names and serve drinks is a great way to present your personalized mocktails. Additionally, having recipe cards next to each drink lets guests take home their favorite mocktail idea to recreate later.  

List of Mocktails:  

• Raspberry Mint Julep: soda water, fresh lime juice, raspberry and blackberry syrup 

• Arnold Palmer: Mix of iced tea and lemonade  

• Shirley Temple: Lemon-lime soda, grenadine syrup, maraschino cherries 

• Virgin Mojito: Sparkling water, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaves  

• Lavender Lemonade: sparkling water, sweetener, lemon juice, dried lavender  

• Peach Bellini: Ginger ale and peach nectar  

Designing a Mocktail Bar 

One of the most important factors when it comes to designing a mocktail station is presentation. If creating mocktails is not appealing to you, have the guests create their own at a mocktail bar. Include specific sections for bases, syrups, and garnishes. Your stations can include fresh fruit, flavored seltzers, edible sparkles, and various flavored syrups? This allows guests to get creative and have fun. Including an activity like this on your wedding day makes for a unique touch and should definitely be considered. 

The Venue to Serve Your Mocktails 

With new mocktail ideas brewing in your mind, its time to discuss the perfect venue to serve these elegant drinks. Pleasantdale Chateau is an exceptional choice, especially when details like mocktails are involved. Not only will incorporating non-alcoholic options enhance your guests’ experience, it will make your themes pop and add a unique touch. Mocktails align perfectly with Pleasantdale Chateau’s sophisticated ambiance. Not to mention the experienced catering team that can work with customizing mocktails on your drink menu. Call (973) 731-5600 today!