20 Signature Cocktails to Warm Up Your Winter Wedding
Nothing warms the heart like a dreamy winter wedding and a refreshing signature cocktail. You already mastered all the ways you’re planning to style your winter wedding, but don’t forget that your guests will want to know what’s on the drink menu. Choose one or two of these 20 delicious drinks for your reception, and your guests will be refilling their glasses all night long. Whether you’re cheering with a pomegranate punch or gingerbread martini, these signature cocktails are perfect for your winter wedding. Bottoms up!
1. Raspberry Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail: Gorgeous, sweet and fruity = a seriously dangerous combination. The raspberry sorbet and pomegranate seeds make the bubbly Champagne smooth and festive.
2. Plum and Thyme Prosecco Smash: Plum isn’t just an excellent color for your bridesmaid dresses. Mix in some fresh blackberries and a sprig of thyme for a smashing twist on prosecco.
3. Peach and Blackberry Bramble: Bring a little bit of sweet summer into your winter cocktail with juicy peaches. Hit up your local farmers’ market for the freshest finds.
4. Campfire Cocktail: “Indulgent” is the best way to describe this signature cocktail. Sip this s’mores-inspired drink at your cocktail hour or as a post-dinner treat.
5. Earl Grey Tea Infused Champagne Cocktail: Channel the sophisticated tradition of high tea and add a little bubbly! The subtle hint of herbs and flavored vodka will surprise your tastebuds.
6. Salted Caramel White Russian: This combo feels so festive! Turn your go-to White Russian into a holiday favorite with a little caramel and a touch of salt, and you’re sure to belly up to the bar for another.
7. Jingle Juice Holiday Punch: This punch has only *three* ingredients. That’s right. You’re only three ingredients away from having a jolly good time.
8. Delicious Chai Tea Cocktail: This is the perfect drink to accompany your wedding cake. It’s easy to make and goes down even easier.
9. The Whiskey Rose: Sweeten up your usual nightcap with some rosemary simple syrup and sparkling apple soda. You’ll never look at whiskey the same way again.
10. Raspberry Cream Mimosa: A toast to the newlyweds will be that much sweeter with these creamy Champagne cocktails. Celebrate with your friends and family as you raise your glasses high and sip on this sweet signature sipper.
11. Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria: Pour, sip and repeat. This sparkly drink will kick off your reception with a bang!
12. Vanilla Pear Margaritas: This drink has all the best ingredients of a traditional margarita with a few surprises thrown in. The honey and cinnamon flavors will have you sampling it all winter long.
13. Honey Sage Gin Fizz: Anything with a honey smoked bacon rim is an instant crowd-pleaser. The refreshing fizzy gin cocktail is just a bonus.
14. Peppermint White Christmas: If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas (or wedding), then this signature cocktail is exactly what you need. Cheers to a very merry celebration!
15. Pomegranate and Ginger Spritzer: The best signature cocktails are light, refreshing and full of liquor. This spritzer is packed with it all.
16. Bourbon Rosemary Fizz: Fresh and festive, this fizz is sure to have your guests lining up at the bar. Pass these out at your cocktail hour to make your friends and family feel welcome.
17. Mulled Wine: Warm wine might seem like an odd choice for a wedding, but it’s the perfect cocktail to warm your guests up after you exchange vows. They’ll instantly feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
18. Gingerbread Martini: Whipped cream is always a good idea. Top off this decadent martini made with coffee liqueur and voila!
19. Cranberry Moscow Mule: Spread some holiday cheer with this twist on a winter classic. It’s as easy as adding a few cranberries to your already favorite drink.
20. Festive Pomegranate Thyme Fizz: It doesn’t get any more festive than this! Enjoy this pretty drink as you’re surrounded by your friends and family celebrating your love.