Signature Cocktails For Fall Weddings
Fall weddings offer a truly enchanting and special atmosphere. To add an extra layer of charm to your wedding, I wholeheartedly recommend incorporating fall-inspired wedding cocktails that feature the season’s quintessential flavors.
Personalized cocktail drinks and signature libations have become essential elements of wedding celebrations, and the autumn season provides a wonderful canvas for creativity. In this refreshed post, we are delighted to share with you a selection of 26 signature cocktails and drink ideas tailored to enhance your fall wedding. These cocktails pay homage to the quintessential flavors of fall, featuring apple cider, cinnamon, cranberry, ginger, pumpkin spice, and vanilla.
26 Signature Cocktails & Drink Ideas For Fall Weddings
Some of the most popular fall flavors are apple cider, cinnamon, cranberry (this can be a winter flavor as well, but it works for fall also), ginger, pumpkin spice, vanilla, etc.
Signature Cocktails For Fall Weddings
So, your fall-inspired signature drinks should include those things, to highlight everyone’s favorite fall flavors.
Let’s get into some cocktails!
Fall Signature Drinks
Moscow Mule
A Moscow Mule serves as a fantastic choice for a signature cocktail for your fall wedding. Its inclusion of ginger beer perfectly encapsulates the essence of autumn's flavors. The traditional copper mugs, in which Moscow Mules are served, beautifully mirror the warm and inviting colors of the season.
Ingredients
1 ½ fluid ounces vodka
½ fluid ounce lime juice
Ice cubes
½ cup ginger beer
1 lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
1. Add lime juice and vodka to a mug or glass.
2. Top with ice cubes and ginger beer.
3. Stir.
4. Top with a lime wedge as garnish.
Apple Cider Cocktail
Apple cider, a beloved fall flavor, takes center stage in this signature wedding cocktail. It's a delightful choice that will leave your guests yearning for more. To craft this potion, combine vodka, apple cider, fresh apples, lime, and soda water for a truly delightful blend. Finish it with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise for that quintessential fall aesthetic.
This delicious cocktail will leave all of your guests wanting more!
To make it, you’ll need vodka, apple cider (obviously), apples, lime, and soda water. Then, put some apple slices and lime into a cocktail shaker, extract their juices, mix that with vodka, apple cider, and soda water, and you’re done! Pour that into a glass with ice, and garnish it with an apple slice, some cinnamon sticks, and maybe star anise - to make them look even more fall-themed.
Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
Hot cocktails are very fall-themed, so they will probably be a part of your fall wedding. This one includes all of your favorite fall flavors - pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, cinnamon vanilla Baileys, and a few more. You can’t go wrong with this one. One of the best fall-inspired signature cocktails you can serve at your wedding is hot pumpkin pie cocktail!
Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail
This unique combo of vanilla bean and fig simple syrup creates one of the most delicious cocktails you will ever taste! And it’s perfect for a signature wedding cocktail.
Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
This cozy cocktail is another unique, and very fall-themed one that your guests will definitely love. Maple syrup is also a popular fall flavor, and when you combine it with bourbon in a warm and cozy cocktail, people can’t resist it!
Apple Cider Mulled Wine Cocktail
Mulled wine is super popular during fall and winter! And, as we already established, so is apple cider. So, to make the perfect signature wedding cocktail for your fall wedding, why not combine the two?
Apple cider mulled wine cocktails will truly be a hit at your wedding.
When you’re making mulled wine, mix in some apple cider into it, and you’ll have the most delicious fall wedding drink ever!
Serve it in a glass that is good for warm drinks, and put in a cinnamon stick to make it look even better.
Pumpkin Whiskey Cocktail
Pumpkin and whiskey is truly an elite combination, especially for fall weddings. The pumpkin flavor is amazing for fall, and whiskey is definitely something most alcohol lovers like. So, this pumpkin whiskey cocktail can be a great addition to your cocktail menu!
Caramel Pear Cider
This cocktail screams fall! It has caramel, apple cider, and pear cider, so it truly has all of your favorite fall flavors!
Caramel Apple Sangria
Sangria is already a favorite for many people, but when you make it into caramel apple sangria - it will definitely become a favorite amongst all of your guests!
Holiday Cocktail
While this cocktail is great for winter weddings as well, it works perfectly for fall-inspired drinks - because its main ingredient (cranberry juice) is very popular during fall.
Ingredients
4 oz Prosecco (champagne, cava) - 90 calories
8 oz Cranberry Juice Cocktail - 120 calories
1 Rosemary, sprig - 0 calories
Instructions
Combine juice and prosecco.
Add in rosemary sprig.
Pumpkin Old Fashioned
Is there anything more fall-themed than pumpkins and pumpkin spice? I don’t think there is.
So, it only makes sense to include something pumpkin-flavored into your fall wedding, and your signature drink can be the perfect thing for that!
Try out this fall inspired take on the classic cocktail to amaze your guests!
Ginger Pear Bourbon Cocktail
This ginger pear bourbon cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate your fall wedding with your loved ones - they will be very glad you served this when they try it! This cocktail boasts a perfect blend of ginger, pear, and bourbon, creating a warm and flavorful hug in a glass.
Honey Roasted Pear Sparkling Cocktail
Yes, this cocktail is as delicious as it sounds! It’s truly special and unique, so it’s the perfect signature wedding cocktail you can have at your fall wedding. The honey-roasted pear infusion adds a touch of elegance to your celebration. It's not just a cocktail; it's an experience your guests won't forget. Trust us; they'll be raving about it long after the wedding
Moscato Punch
For a refreshing addition to your fall wedding cocktail lineup, consider the Moscato Punch. With apples, pomegranates, and raspberries, this fall cocktail will be the perfect addition to your wedding cocktail menu. This signature drink wakes up the taste buds, offering a delightful mix of flavors that's both refreshing and indulgent. Your guests will feel the autumn spirit in every sip, creating memorable moments at your fall wedding.
Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned
This special fall twist on the whiskey classic will blow your guests away for sure! This special cocktail combines the toasty essence of pecans with the deep warmth of whiskey. It's an unforgettable addition to your fall wedding cocktail menu that will leave a lasting impression on all your guests.
Hot Buttered Rum
This warm and cozy fall cocktail drink is definitely worth trying! It's like a warm and friendly hug in a glass. With the comforting notes of butter and the soothing allure of rum, this cocktail captures the essence of the season. The aroma of spices will fill the air as your guests sip, creating a comforting and soul-warming experience.
Pumpkin Martini
Martinis are definitely insanely popular and insanely delicious. So, this pumpkin martini is the perfect fall take on the popular classic. It's a sophisticated yet approachable cocktail that combines the flavors of fall with the elegance of a martini. Your guests will enjoy each sip, savoring the fusion of tradition and innovation. It's the perfect way to toast to your fall wedding signature cocktails!
Rum Hot Toddy
A rum hot toddy is another fall-inspired cocktail your guests will definitely love. This cozy cocktail is bound to be a hit with your guests. Imagine a blend of rum, warmth, and the inviting spirit of autumn in a single glass. Your loved ones will definitely savor the soothing embrace of this delightful cocktail.
French 75 Cocktail
This light cocktail is perfect to drink before your guests sit down to eat, and it’d be a delicious addition to your fall cocktail menu. This elegant yet approachable cocktail adds a touch of sophistication to your fall cocktail menu, setting the stage for a memorable celebration.
Sparkling Rosé Blood Orange Sangria
This fancy fall cocktail should definitely be one of your signature wedding cocktails. This fancy cocktail is a must-have on your wedding beverage list. It combines the elegance of sparkling rosé with the zest of blood oranges, creating a delightful and refreshing fall experience for your guests.
Cider and Stormy
Is there a better thing to put as your cocktail base for a wedding that will be in the fall, other than apple cider?
This delicious cocktail contains apple cider, rum, ginger beer, and lime. When planning a fall wedding, could there be a more fitting base than apple cider?
Vodka Spritz
If you like vodka, this cocktail might be work considering for your big day. It's a delightful and fizzy cocktail that adds a touch of effervescence to your wedding celebrations. The splash of prosecco elevates the experience, making it a fantastic addition to your fall wedding cocktail selection.
Apple Whiskey Smash
If you like whiskey smash, this fall version will blow you away. For this cocktail, you’ll need whiskey or bourbon, homemade cinnamon syrup, and apple cider.
Apple Cider Whiskey Sour
This delicious cocktail is the perfect choice for your fall wedding. It blends whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon spice, making it the perfect sipper for the season. Your guests will appreciate the rich and comforting flavors that define this delightful cocktail.
Pear and Gin Prosecco Cocktail
If you like refreshing drinks, this cocktail that uses homemade pear puree is just the thing for you, especially for a fall wedding! The Pear and Gin Prosecco Cocktail is just the thing. It features homemade pear puree, gin, and prosecco, creating a drink with zest and sweetness that's perfect for a fall wedding. Your guests will relish the refreshing twist this cocktail brings to your celebration.
Apple Cider Margarita
We already have some apple cider options on this list, but this apple cider margarita definitely deserves to be considered! When you finish it off with a cinnamon sugar rim, you truly get the most delicious drink that your guests will definitely love! Regular margaritas are delicious as well, no doubt, but if you’re looking for a fun and tasty twist, definitely check this one out.
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