You’ve thought of everything for your wedding – from the flowers to the cake, to the perfectly curated reception playlist. But something you may not have considered is why serving mid-strength cocktails may be the ideal option for your guests. 

There are many reasons to opt for mid-strength cocktails on your wedding day. For one, you want to let loose but still remember the night. But with drinking preferences changing, chances are some of your guests want ways to moderate their drinking too, so they can soak in the whole night – from cocktail hour to the after party. 

Check out the top 4 reasons to sip mid-strength on your big day:

1. Make – And Keep – The Best Memories: A wedding is a chance to gather friends and family all in one place. How often does that happen? That’s why you want to savor every moment and create the best memories. Don’t risk having a hazy night thanks to one too many signature cocktails (a wedding day is a marathon, not a sprint!) Opting for your favorite cocktail made with mid-strength spirits lets you enjoy every moment with the same full-flavor taste and experience you love, just with lower ABV so you can keep the good going – and remember it all the next day.

    

2. Wellness For the Win: A celebration doesn’t mean you need to overindulge or ditch your wellness goals for the night. More people than ever want to enjoy a drink with fewer carbs and calories and less alcohol. Mid-strength is the definition of having your cocktail and drinking it too. You don’t have to give up the fun sophistication of sipping a nice cocktail or watering it down so you end up with something subpar. Just swap in mid-strength spirits 1:1 and you won’t have to compromise.

    

3. Put Your Guests at Ease: It’s your special day, but it’s important to make your guests feel special, too. One simple way to do that is to make sure every guest has at least one drink option that makes them feel included so they can participate fully in the celebration. Mid-strength spirits are an ideal choice for a range of guests, whether it’s your Gen Z cousin who loves trying new trends, your best friend who just had a baby and is slowly but surely getting back to drinking, or your uncle who’s training for a marathon and needs to get up early the next morning for a run. Variety is the spice of life and the secret to a great party, so make sure alcohol alternatives like mid-strength spirits have a spot on your menu next to full-strength and non-alcoholic spirit options!

Getting married this year and need inspiration for your cocktail menu? Check out these mid-strength cocktails to get you started.