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5 Unique Spring Cocktails To Serve At Your Grand Junction Wedding Venue.

Writer: Linda ProckLinda Prock

Updated: Feb 18

Lets us at Antler Ridge share 5 unique spring cocktails to serve at your Grand Junction Wedding. Our Colorado Ranch has 10 years of expertise and want to share one of this years trending idea that will guarantee a special guest experience. And Guest experience is a trend we will be seeing this year.


Groom and Groomsmen celebrating in outdoor log reception area at wedding venue in Delta
Outdoor Log Gazebo Reception and Rehearsal Dinner Area at Antler Ridge Weddings

The Perfect Spring wedding includes a new wedding trend. That trend is giving your wedding guests an experience . What a better way than incorporating speciality spring cocktail at your Spring Wedding! It is always fun to experience something different from what you might normally drink, especially at a special event like a spring wedding on a ranch in western Colorado.Antler Ridge weddings, located near Grand Junction, Delta, and Gunnison offers guest experience. Our Colorado ranch venue is conveniently located near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and just off of Hwy 50. We are a secluded ranch, offering that back to nature setting that has a country feel but close to Montrose. Montrose has great vrbo choices , Bed and Breakfasts and lodging for your guests that want to share a few days together. Check out our wedding blog post, "Need Recomendations for your Wedding guests?' Where to stay and Eat in Montrose." If you need help finding local vendors for a Spring wedding in Colorado on the Western Slope contact us. Antler Ridge Weddings has 10. years of experience and we are always happy to make your day special.


Groom carrying Bride down the aisle after saying vows at out door ceremony site at wedding venue in Delta

Bride and Groom celebrating after Saying ."I DO" at Antler Ridge


Spring weddings on the western slope which incudes Grand Junction, Delta, Ouray, Montrose and Gunnison are stunning. It is a time when flowers bloom, the mountains are still snowcapped and the sun shines. A fun fact is that the sun shines 300 days out of the year in Colorado, and it is known to be the sunniest state. So as you start planning your Colorado Springs wedding, consider offering a unique selection of cocktails that will truly elevate your spring wedding experience. These spring cocktails will not only quench your western colorado wedding guests' thirst but will also create memories they will remember for years. Did you know that Antler Ridge Weddings is known for , "Where Memoies Are Made". Here are 5 Spring cocktails that will capture your Colorado spring wedding.


1. Lavender Lemonade Spritzer

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup lavender simple syrup

  • 2 cups club soda

  • Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish


This Lavender Lemonade Spritzer is so simple. Begin with freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with lavender simple syrup, creating a bright and floral base. To add a sparkling touch, top with club soda. Serve it over ice, garnished with fresh lavender sprigs. Note: Lavender is grown is Colorado


This spring cocktail not only looks springy with its pale purple shade but also offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. Making this drink an ideal choice for your spring celebration.



Spring cocktail at wedding venue in Delta.  Lemon Spritzer with accent of lavender
Spring Cocktail


2. Strawberry Basil Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 10 fresh mint leaves

  • 5 fresh basil leaves

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • ½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

  • 1-2 tablespoons simple syrup (to taste)

  • 2 oz white rum

  • Club soda


Start by muddling mint and basil with fresh lime juice and strawberries in a glass to release those mouthwatering flavors. Sweeten with simple syrup, then add white rum and ice. Finish with club soda for a refreshing fizz.


The colors of red strawberries and green herbs create the perfect spring signature drink.


Spring cocktail called a Strawberry Mojito at wedding venue in Gunnison
Trending specialty spring Cocktail drinks are in this year. Its all about giving your guest an experience

3. Cucumber Mint Gimlet

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • ½ oz simple syrup

  • 3 slices of cucumber

  • Fresh mint leaves


The Cucumber Mint Gimlet is the perfect cocktail for your Spring Wedding. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker. Follow this with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup and filling the shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled glass.


This cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons or a mint sprig, offers a clean and crisp taste ideal for any outdoor spring wedding.


Trending recipe for a spring wedding cocktail called a Peach Bellini.

4. Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe peach, pureed

  • 4 oz Prosecco

  • Fresh peach slices for garnish


Celebrate your Colorado spring outdoor wedding cocktail hour with the delightful Peach Bellini. Puree a ripe peach until smooth and distribute the puree into champagne flutes. Slowly pour in chilled Prosecco, stirring gently to blend. Note: Using and supporting local peach growers in the area makes this drink even more special


The addition of fresh peach slices as a garnish not only elevates the drink’s appearance but also enhances its fruity aroma.


5. Blueberry Thyme Fizz

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup blueberries

  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

  • ½ oz thyme simple syrup

  • 2 oz gin or vodka

  • Club soda


Muddle blueberries in a glass to release their juices, then mix in fresh lemon juice and thyme simple syrup. Add gin or vodka and ice, topping it all with club soda .


This colorful spring cocktail is garnished with fresh blueberries and a thyme sprig for added charm.


Bride wearing a trending Lacey wedding dress.

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When it comes to planning your Spring wedding at Antler Ridge, centrally located near Grand Junction, Delta, Ouray and Gunnison, cocktails play a significant role in creating a joyful atmosphere. The five cocktails featured—Lavender Lemonade Spritzer, Strawberry Basil Mojito, Cucumber Mint Gimlet, Peach Bellini, and Blueberry Thyme Fizz—are sure to impress your guests and enhance the overall Spring celebration. Why not schedule a tour with us at Antler Ridge and then plan a date night making one of the recommended Spring Cocktails to end your special day and talk about how Antler Ridge can meet all your Spring Wedding dreams and start making those dreams become reality?


As you toast to love and new adventures, these spring wedding cocktails will add a special touch to your spring wedding. We guarantee that they will WOW your guests no matter which one you choose . Hope you liked our blog. We would love for you to drop in the comments which spring wedding cocktail you want to try or have tried.


Cheers! Happy Planning! Let us know how we can help.

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Trending mini wedding cakes in a variety of flavors served at the indoor wedding reception at a western Colorado wedding venue in Gunnison.  Desserts are served on a wooden slab with two wine barrels.


Antler Ridge Weddings is a locally owned wedding venue on the western slope . We love supporting our local vendors in the area and also across the nation. Here is a shout out to other locally owned wedding vendors.




 
 
 

2 Comments


Guest
Feb 22

Strawberry Mojito-my FAVE! www.celestialfarms22.com

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Linda Prock
Linda Prock
Feb 26
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Mne too!

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