Your wedding bar is the perfect place to showcase personal touches for your special day, and what better way to do that then with festive cocktails to complement the season?!
From peppermint-swirled martinis to spiced winter classics, this curated list brings elevated flavor to every sip. And with complementary mocktail-alternatives for each cocktail, every guest can enjoy a signature drink crafted for the occasion.
Check out the curated list below, and begin designing the winter wedding bar of your dreams!
For the Romantic Winter Wedding Bar…
For the bride planning an elevated, formal winter wedding – with moody color schemes, rich textures, and subtle gold accents spread throughout – these cocktails are crafted to complement the ambiance perfectly. Explore our curated selections to create a bar as thoughtfully designed as the rest of your celebration!
Winter White Cosmopolitan
A wintry twist on the classic Cosmo, this cocktail is a staple for your winter wedding bar. Accompanied by cranberry, unique garnishes, and sparkle, this chic and elegant cocktail is a striking addition that your guests will swoon over!
Mocktail Moment!
In lieu of the vodka & cointreau, utilize extra white cranberry & orange juice to deliver an equally-flavorful mocktail!
Cocktail & Image via – Watch Ci Cook
Gingerbread Old Fashioned
This winter classic blends bourbon with gingerbread syrup for a warmly spiced, subtly sweet cocktail that feels right at home at a romantic winter wedding. It’s sophisticated, seasonal, and effortless for guests to enjoy throughout the evening.
Mocktail Moment!
To deliver an equally as tasty drink, have your bartender replace the bourbon with apple cider to provide guests a similar flavor profile, without the extra spike!
Cocktail & Image via – Thirsty Tales
Spiced Winter Margarita
This sophisticated margarita, blended with spicy yet lightly sweet ingredients curates the perfect holiday cocktail to accompany your winter wedding bar!
Mocktail Moment!
In lieu of tequila, have the bartender use sparkling water, and replace the orange liqueur with orange juice, to deliver the same, tasty Spiced Winter Margarita!
Cocktail & Recipe via – Cocktail Society
For the Christmas-Inspired Winter Wedding Bar…
For the bride who truly wants to embody the Christmas spirit and the magic of the winter season, this cocktail list truly captures the essence of the time and delivers a fun-spirited wedding bar to all your guests. These cocktails are designed to bring warmth, elegance, and seasonal charm to your winter wedding celebration.
Candy Cane Martini
This festive cocktail brings the ultimate holiday flavors to your winter wedding bar. With sweet vanilla vodka, cool peppermint schnapps, and a rim of crushed candy canes, it’s frosty, minty, and effortlessly cheerful – perfect for getting your guests into the Christmas-wedding spirit!
Mocktail Moment!
To provide an equally as delicious mocktail, replace the vodka and schnapps with vanilla syrup, peppermint syrup, and cranberry juice.
I promise all your guests will be just as pleased!
Cocktail & Image via – Thirsty Tales
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Bright, fizzy, tart, and festive – this Cranberry Mule is the holiday cocktail that delivers instant seasonal sparkle. Served in a frosty copper mug, it mixes spicy ginger beer, jewel-toned cranberry juice, and a kick of lime for a wintery twist on a classic. Serve it at your wedding bar for a cheerful splash of holiday flavor!
Mocktail Moment!
To create an equally as festive mocktail for guests of all ages to enjoy, remove the vodka, and add in extra cranberry juice and ginger beer!
Cocktail & Image via – Thirsty Tales
Gingerbread White Russian
Creamy, cozy, spicy, and decadent – this holiday cocktail tastes like gingerbread cookie in a glass. Serve it at your wedding bar for a show-stopping drink your guests will love.
Mocktail Moment!
Replace vodka & Kahlua with:
- 2 oz cold brew concentrate
- 1 oz milk or half-and-half
- Add 1-2 oz gingerbread syrup
Slowly float extra cream on top for the classic look!
Cocktail & Image via – Half-Baked Harvest
For the Chic Winter-White Wedding Bar…
For the bride planning a sophisticated, winter-white wedding – think decadent silver accents, candlelit tablescapes, snowy-white color palettes with subtle hints of rich burgundy-hues, and understated elegance – these cocktails are crafted to enhance the refined atmosphere. Explore our curated selection below that will help you design a wedding bar that is polished and thoughtfully styled as the rest of your celebration!
Spiced Cranberry Paloma
This is the glamorous cousin of the classic Paloma – a sparkly, ruby-red, herbaceous holiday cocktail that feels instantly festive. Tart cranberry and grapefruit meet tequila and winter spice, finished with sugared cranberries that look like holiday ornaments. Serve it at your wedding bar for a chic and celebratory touch!
Mocktail Moment!
Replace tequila with extra grapefruit juice or non-alcoholic tequila. Everything else stays the same – still festive and refreshing!
Cocktail & Image via – Joy & Oliver
Spiced Pear Martini
Delicate and elegantly spiced, this festive martini blends sweet pear, floral elderflower, and warm spices into a cocktail that feels like winter magic in a glass. Chic, festive, and fun, it’s a standout addition to your winter-white wedding bar!
Mocktail Moment!
In lieu of your alcohol, request that your bartender blends pear juice, white grape juice, spiced simple syrup, and lemon juice. This mix will curate a perfect “dupe” for guests of all ages to enjoy!
Cocktail & Image via – Finds For Her
Cranberry Bourbon Smash
Bold, vibrant, and full of holiday cheer, this chic cocktail brings a sophisticated touch to your special day. Elegant yet lively, it’s a perfect addition to your winter-white wedding bar!
Mocktail Moment!
Replace the bourbon with apple cider to deliver an equally as delicious cocktail for all guests who are opting out of a boozy-day!
Cocktail & Image via – Finds For Her
These signature drinks blend seasonal charm to create a unique bar experience your guests will remember long after the night ends. For even more beautiful holiday cocktail inspiration, don’t miss Pretty Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays. Cheers to a celebration that’s as magical, and delicious, as the season!
