8 Summer Cocktails & 5 Refreshing Mocktails for Your Nashville Wedding

Planning a Summer Wedding in Nashville?

Whether you’re envisioning craft cocktails to set the mood or creative mocktails for a dry and welcoming celebration, summer offers endless inspiration. With blooming flowers, breezy warmth, and flavors that celebrate fresh ingredients, summer in Tennessee is ideal for crafting unique drinks that your guests will love at your Nashville Wedding Venue.

In this Nashville TN Wedding Planning Guide, we will tell you our top 8 summer-inspired cocktails and 5 delicious mocktails to serve at your Nashville wedding!

8 Spring Cocktails for Your Nashville Wedding

1. Whisky Peach Smash

Of course whisky is #1 on the list being home to Jack Daniel’s Distillery. A Nashville classic with a summer twist! Pair this local Tennessee whisky with muddled peaches, fresh mint, and a splash of lemon juice for a cocktail that's as refreshing as it is Southern. The perfect signature drink for your wedding in Tennessee.

2. Strawberry Basil Margarita

Bright red strawberries meet fresh basil for a fruity and herbaceous spin on the classic margarita. Add a sugar or salt rim for an extra festive touch. Your guests will love this summer treat.

3. Honey Bee Spritz

This sparkling delight mixes prosecco, honey simple syrup, lemon juice, and a hint of orange blossom water. It’s light and slightly sweet, perfect for summer weddings in Tennessee.

4. Raspberry Mint Mojito

A quintessential summer mojito featuring muddled raspberries, mint leaves, white rum, lime juice, and a splash of soda. Garnish with fresh berries for a stunning presentation at your Nashville Wedding.

5. Cucumber Elderflower Cooler

Wheatly Vodka would be perfect for this summer cocktail at The Farm at Spring Valley Wedding Venue in Tennessee. Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, this vodka pairs beautifully with refreshing cucumber, elderflower liqueur, and soda water for a crisp, clean cocktail. Add a cucumber ribbon for a fun look to wow your guests.

6. Blueberry Thyme Smash

Juicy blueberries are muddled with thyme, lemon juice, and bourbon for a sweet and earthy cocktail. It’s a perfect farm-to-table-inspired option for your Tennessee Wedding.

7. Spiked Arnold Palmer

Elevate this Southern favorite by spiking it with bourbon or vodka. The mix of Milo's unsweet iced tea and Deep Eddy's Lemon Vodka is refreshing and familiar, yet sophisticated for a summer Wedding in Tennessee. Check out Deep Eddy's other flavors as well!

8. Spicy Margarita

A personal favorite of this Wedding Venue in Tennessee. Add some flare to your wedding in Tennessee with this popular summer cocktail! Monin's Habanero Lime Simple Syrup enhances the classic margarita with some nice spice. Or allow your wedding guests the option to have Jalapeno meddled or as garnish for an extra hot experience.

5 Mocktails for Dry Wedding in Nashville

The Farm at Spring Valley Wedding Venue is seeing more and more dry weddings for the 2025/2026 Wedding Season in Tennessee. Planning a dry wedding in Nashville doesn’t mean sacrificing creativity or flavor. These alcohol-free options ensure every guest has a drink worth savoring!

1. Mint Lemonade Refresher

Simple yet delicious, this mocktail combines freshly squeezed lemonade with muddled mint and soda water. Serve it in mason jars for a special touch at your wedding in Tennessee.

2. Peach Iced Tea Sparkler

Sweet peach iced tea gets a bubbly twist with sparkling water and a slice of fresh peach. Pair with candy peach rings as a fun wedding favor for guests to take home as well.  It’s a refreshing and crowd-pleasing option for a summer southern wedding in Nashville.

3. Pineapple Ginger Mule

A popular wedding mocktail. Swap the vodka for ginger beer, mix with pineapple juice, lime juice, and plenty of ice, and serve in a stylish copper mug for a chic non-alcoholic option.

4. Cucumber Lime Spritzer

This mocktail pairs cucumber slices, lime juice, and soda water for a crisp and invigorating drink that will impress your guests while keeping them cool.

5. Berry Bliss Sangria

Combine apple juice, orange juice, and a medley of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Chill it overnight to infuse the flavors before serving this wedding mocktail at your Tennessee Wedding.

Tips for Serving Drinks at Your Nashville Wedding

1.     Local Ingredients - Nashville has an abundance of local produce and artisanal spirits. Highlight seasonal fruits like peaches and strawberries, or feature a locally distilled whiskey or vodka for a unique touch at your Nashville Wedding.

2.     Custom Signage - Use creative signage to display your drink menu. Since our Tennessee Wedding Venue does not allow pets, this is a fun way for couples to incorporate their pets at their wedding.

3.     Signature Cocktails - Want your drinks to stand out? Offer two signature options, one reflecting the bride and one reflecting the groom.

4.     Presentation Matters - Think of playful garnishes like fresh herbs, edible flowers, or sugar rims to elevate the visual appeal of your drinks.

Make Your Nashville Wedding Unforgettable

Whether you’re saying “I do” in our modern barn venue or a trendy downtown Nashville venue, the right food and drinks will elevate your big day. Set the tone with these cocktail and mocktail ideas for Tennessee Weddings.  Don’t forget to add your personal flair to make your celebration truly yours.