Signature Cocktails for Your Winter Wedding
When it comes to winter weddings, they're perfect for all things warm, comfy, and cozy. And, naturally, that extends to what you serve—from the salad to the cake and, perhaps most importantly, the cocktails! Incorporating classic seasonal flavors into your wedding's signature cocktail will create a delicious and unforgettable experience your guests will love.
The types of fruits, spices and liquor you can incorporate into your signature cocktail drink:
citrus can add brightness
more dark spices, such as star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg
Brown spirits, like aged rum or bourbon
Gin
So let’s get started!
Photo and Recipe by The Beauty Blotter
Holiday Bourbon Cocktail
This super simple bourbon cocktail by The Beauty Blotter combines bourbon, ginger ale or ginger beer, and cranberry juice for a gorgeous winter sipper. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries for a fresh, seasonal look.
Photo by Centless Deals
CRANBERRY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Add a little bit of bubbly to your big day with this Champagne cocktail. Mixing Champagne with the tart flavor of cranberry is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Photo and Recipe by Lark & Linen
Salted Caramel White Russian
Nothing says cozy like the sweet notes of caramel. Combine the flavors of salted caramel, Irish cream, and Amaretto for a stunning winter bevy.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY ONE BROADS JOURNEY
S’mores Kahlua Cocktail
Bring a bit of coffee flavor to a rich, summer-inspired cocktail. Your guests will love the twist on the classic s’mores flavor using a deep, rich liqueur for winter.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY CULINARY GINGER
Pimm’s Winter Cup
The Pimm’s Cup is typically a summer drink that uses a gin-based fruit liqueur and is almost always decked out with plenty of fruit garnishes. Put a twist on this sunny classic by mixing up the flavors of fresh orange and cinnamon and serving it hot, as the Culinary Ginger suggests.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY LARK & LINEN
Campfire Cocktail
Who says campfires are only for summer? Notes of Bailey’s, graham cracker, and chocolate can also make for a solid drink, so ask your bartender to serve this option hot or cold depending on your preference.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY SALTED PLAINS
Cinnamon Rosemary Old Fashioned
Put a spin on an old classic with this great winter option. A seasonal cinnamon rosemary simple syrup is mixed with bourbon and bitters to make this wonderful winter drink by Salted Plains.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY HOW SWEET EATS
ink Peppermint Cocktail
There’s no shame in adding a splash of pink and a little candy to your big day! This drink brings the nostalgic flavors of winter into the mix with candy cane vodka and crème de cacao for a fun addition to the party.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY YES TO YOLKS
Apple Hot Buttered Rum
Carry the flavors of fall into winter with bold cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Hot buttered rum is a classic winter drink and a delicious way to offer a warm cocktail in a mug for your big day.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY OUR SALTY KITCHEN
Rosemary Vodka Gimlet
Gimlets are often an easy summer sipper with gin and lime juice. Make a winterized version incorporating the earthy flavors of rosemary and vodka for a unique seasonal spin.
Moscow Reindeer Cocktail
Obsessed with Moscow mules during the summer months? There’s no reason you can’t incorporate your faves into winter! Offer a spin on the summer classic by simply adding candy cane garnish.
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY FREUTCAKE
Cranberry Orange Cocktail
Winter is all about incorporating bright citrus to lift your spirits during those darker months. Highlight this bold winter fruit by combining the flavors of orange, cinnamon, and cranberry all in one gorgeous cocktail.
Just looking at this list any of these choices are fantastically whimsical for a winter wedding. Got to say so grateful for these folks that are so creative in this way to help make your day that much more spirited and memorable.
Got to go, have to try at least one of these recipes! It’s a must LOL.
XOXO,
YaYa
