Tip From The Experts: Creating The Perfect Cocktail Menu For Winter Weddings

 

Catering for a wedding can be tough and choosing a drink that everyone can enjoy is even tougher. Having a wedding during winter is usually a very good choice because of the cool weather. Be that as it may but no matter which season you choose to have your wedding one thing that will never stop being a bother is deciding the cocktail menu.

Yes, at a wedding, drinks are just as important as the food. Since the event is pretty nerve-racking having some liquid courage is needed to calm yourself so you can fully enjoy the moment. Meaning a dull cocktail menu can make or break the atmosphere of a wedding. So to help you make a winter cocktail menu we’ve made a shortlist of some drinks we think can liven up your special day.

Winter Cocktails Ideas

 

Here are some of our wedding cocktail suggestions and a guide on how to make them.

Apple Cranberry Smash

 

 

It’s a delicious blend of fresh cranberries, warm cider, whiskey, tart flavour, and frothy texture that will definitely get your guest in a party mood. You can make a non-alcoholic version for children by removing the whiskey and using ginger ale instead of cider beer.

• 2 parts warm apple cider
• 1 part whiskey
• A handful of fresh cranberries
• ¼ cup cider beer
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon stick

Raspberry Martini

 

 

A martini is a classic, and adding raspberry to it this classic drink makes it a must-have! Raspberries paired with a hint of lemon, adds a refreshing quality to this amazing winter wedding cocktail.

• 1 ½ part raspberry flavoured vodka
• 1 part fresh lemon juice
• 1 part triple sec
• 6 fresh raspberries (split 3 for shaking, 3 for garnish)
• Mint sprig

The Perfect Pear

 

 

Pear has one of those tastes that anyone can enjoy. When you pair pear brandy, with citrus accents, you get a sweet-tart combination that tastes like a freshly picked juicy pear.

• 2 oz pear brandy
• 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Sugar to rim the glass

Frost Bite

 

 

Is there anything pleasurable as a coffee with chocolaty and creamy flavours? This sweet treat can also be turned into an adult beverage by adding liqueurs and vodka or made kid-friendly by using chocolate and cream instead.

• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 splash vodka
• 1 splash Kahlua
• 1 splash Godiva liqueur
• 1 splash heavy cream

Peppermint Love

 

 

Peppermint is a holiday season classic, so naturally having a peppermint drink at your winter wedding is a fantastic idea! This delicious concoction combination of peppermint with coffee flavours gives a truly refreshing experience to your guests.

• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 oz coffee-flavoured Baileys
• 1/2 oz espresso liqueur
• 1 splash half and half

Cinnamon Stick Cider

 

 

Cinnamon and apple cider are a match made in heaven, especially during the winter season! Add some whiskey to please your wedding guests.

• 1 oz whiskey
• 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup
• 4-5 oz apple cider
• Ice

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