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Wintery wedding cocktails
Planning a winter wedding is your chance to show off your unique flair while drawing on inspiration from the enchanting season. These six cocktail recipes ranging from hot toddys to white Russians draw from the best of the season.
First Kiss Spritzer
This classy take on a Christmas favorite is the perfect way to infuse your special day with a bit of holiday spirit.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 oz. Cognac
- 3 drops bitters
- 1 sugar cube
- Cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Place sugar cube in a flute. Drop bitters onto sugar cube and let it soak for a minute. Add Cognac and top with Champagne. Top with cranberries to add color (optional).
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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Sweet on You
A wedding-oriented take on the famous winter comfort drink, this mulled wine will add a touch of sweetness to the reception.
Ingredients
- 4 c. pomegranate juice
- 1 - 750 ml bottle of red wine
- 1/4 c. of apple cider
- 1/4 c. of Brandy
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Nutmeg
- Brown sugar
- Apples and cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Combine the pomegranate juice, apple cider, nutmeg and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in wine, cinnamon sticks and Brandy until heated through. Ladle the mulled wine into glasses and garnish with apple slices and cranberries.
Serving size: 4 | Total time: 30 minutes | Difficulty level: Intermediate
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Lover's Nog
This classy take on a Christmas favorite is the perfect way to infuse your special day with a bit of holiday spirit.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Bourbon
- 3 oz. white Creme de Cacao
- 6 tbsp. heavy cream
- Ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
Place bourbon, creme de cacao, cream, and sugar into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until frosty. Strain mixture into glasses. Sprinkle surface of each with ground nutmeg.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
Dreaming of a Winter White Wedding
Peppermint and White Russians are a perfect match. Get everyone feeling festive with this holiday-inspired cocktail.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz. coffee liqueur
- 3/4 oz. Vodka
- 3/4 oz. peppermint Schnapps
- Half and half
Instructions
Fill glass with ice. Pour coffee liqueur, Vodka and peppermint Schnapps into glass. Top off with half and half.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
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The Heart Warmer
This new take on a hot toddy will treat your guests to home-style comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- Heaping teaspoon honey
- 4 oz. very hot water
- Cinnamon stick, lemon slice and cloves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Add lemon juice, honey, and Bourbon to a mug and fill with hot water. Stir to blend and dissolve honey. Add a cinnamon stick and lemon slice studded with cloves for extra aromatics.
Serving size: 1 | Total time: 5 minutes | Difficulty level: Easy
