Warm Signature Cocktails - Winter Wedding Ideas

Signature cocktails I think are a phenomenal way to add to your wedding. It shows personality whether that be your own as a couple or the theme of your wedding. Talk with your wedding or venue planner to discuss things like adding one or a few signature drinks to your menu. Be sure to come recipe in hand if you have a specific drink you want made a certain way so that your planner can make sure it is in fact doable for your wedding. Include them at the bar or have them served with hors d'oeuvres during a cocktail hour or both, the choice is up to you.

Winter weddings are prime opportunity to add some of your favourite drinks with a twist to make your guest feel warm. So after doing some web searching here are some of the favourite warm cocktails (and a mocktail) we have found that would be perfect for a winter wedding.



Hot Chocolate with some Kahlua of course:

This Kahlua Hot Chocolate recipe by Chunguh from Damn Delicious boast a recipe of flavours rich of rich chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, Kahlua coffee liqueur topped with marshmallows, salted caramel and chocolate syrup. How can you go wrong with decadent flavours like that??

Want a twist? Try using shaved 70% or more dark chocolate, white chocolate, or add some peppermint and top with peppermint bark.





Warm Apple Cider - Spiked

Everyone can attest to having a favourite warm drink and to many the start of cold weather starts the need for apple cider. If you have ever been in a William Sonoma during the winter time they usually have warm apple cider either brewing or on tap (you are allowed it free so make sure to pop in lol). So this recipe for Spiked Rum Apple Cider hails from Caroline's Cooking. The trick to her apple cider recipe she says is using whole spices instead of a store bought mix. It offers full cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and orange peel that is simmered with apple cider until ready. This is perfectly fine as a standalone mocktail but you can add that some alcohol for that spiked kick. Try Rum or Brandy.

Want a twist? Try a spiced rum or apple brandy. Mocktail twist? Infuse other fall/winter fruits in the mix when simmering like cranberry or blood orange peel (or both.. why not both?).



Mulled Wine - Yes it is in fact warm wine

Almost the same as the above Warm Apple Cider in the way it's made accept this drinks base is wine. You're are essential simmering wine and infusing it with oranges and spices like cinnamon and cardamom giving that extra flavour that warms the body as you sip it down. This recipe comes from Gimme Some Oven.

Want a twist? At the end add another kick of liqueur. Also, try sweetening with something perfect for the cold season, like Maple Syrup, which will add another interesting twist of flavour.





It's not truly winter without some eggnog right?

This Eggnog Cocktail sounds perfect for a signature drink at a winter wedding. And who doesn't love some good wholesome eggnog? (especially for a Christmas wedding). It's a twist on a classic Tom and Jerry from The Spruce Eats and encompasses good old-fashioned homemade eggnog (or Tom and Jerry batter) mixed with Spices, Brandy, Rum and some warm milk to serve. This can technically be made with store bought eggnog that you add the additional ingredients to, but I suggest you opt for a very rich eggnog.

Want a twist? In a pan with the milk add molasses and ginger than add that warm concoction to your drink. This would be like drinking a gingerbread man!



Are you a Harry Potter Fan? Well this is for you!

Butterbeer is the favourite of the wizarding world and surprisingly not beer lol. This weird concoction of flavours makes for a truly intriguing signature drink. This butterbear recipe by Tbsp Nate is not exactly warm but served at room temperature so I added it too the list. It boasts of ingredients such as butter, rum extract, cream and cream soda. Sweetened with brown sugar and whipped cream to top.

Want a twist? Not sure I can give you one as this drink is already a twist. But you can make this a mocktail by switching out the rum extract for vanilla or almond.



Rum and Butter - Who Knew?

This Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail recipe from Delish sounds truly delightful and deliciously warm!
Butter, Ice Cream, Cinnamon, and Rum sweetened some more with brown sugar. I mean how can you go wrong with this??

Want a twist? Get creative with your ice cream. Instead of plain vanilla try a maple or pralines!

And finally we end with a Mocktail...





Anything with Sweetened Condensed Milk is life!

And no exception to the rule includes this Warm Vanilla Tres Leches Drink by House of Yumm.
Rich Vanilla bean, 3 types of milk, whipped topping.. all of the above! It seems like a truly decadent drink with rich flavour, which is why I think it is the perfect mocktail, no alcohol necessary to enjoy!

Want a twist? Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to make this a Tres Leches Vanilla Chai drink!

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