Season Sips: 5 Signature Cocktails for your Fall Wedding

As a seasoned wedding planners in the heart of New England, we've seen our fair share of autumn nuptials. There's nothing that captures the essence of a crisp Autumn day quite like the perfect signature cocktail.

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We're sharing five delightful concoctions that will have your guests falling head over heels – and we don't just mean the happy couple! Best part - we're adding the recipes so you can test them out for yourselves!

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1. The Maple Leaf Martini

What screams New England more than maple syrup? This elegant twist on a classic is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz pure maple syrup

• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

• Cinnamon stick for garnish

Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a cinnamon stick. The result? A sophisticated sip that embodies the warmth of autumn.

2. Spiced Apple Cider Mule

Nothing screams Fall quite like apple cider, and this spicy-sweet mule is the perfect way to showcase New England's favorite fall beverage.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 4 oz apple cider

• 1/2 oz ginger beer

• Dash of cinnamon

• Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish

Serve in a copper mug filled with ice for that authentic mule experience. Your guests will love this refreshing yet cozy drink. Also delish served warm!

3. The Cranberry Bog Bliss

Cranberries are a New England staple, and this cocktail is a beautiful tribute to our local bogs.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin

• 1 oz cranberry juice

• 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur

• Splash of prosecco

• Fresh cranberries for garnish

Shake the gin, cranberry juice, and elderflower liqueur with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, top with prosecco, and garnish with fresh cranberries. It's tart, it's bubbly, it's perfect!

4. The Harvest Moon

This golden-hued cocktail captures the magic of an autumn evening in New England.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon

• 1 oz pear nectar

• 1/2 oz honey syrup

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Thinly sliced pear for garnish

Stir ingredients with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and garnish with a pear slice. It's smooth, it's sophisticated, and it's oh-so-seasonal.

5. The Foliage Fizz

Last but not least, a cocktail that's as colorful as a New England hillside in October.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz rum

• 1 oz pomegranate juice

• 1/2 oz orange liqueur

• Top with ginger ale

• Pomegranate seeds and orange twist for garnish

Build in a tall glass filled with ice, stir gently, and garnish. This effervescent drink is like fall foliage in a glass!

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Remember, the key to a great signature cocktail is balance – not too sweet, not too strong, and perfectly matched to your wedding's vibe. And don't forget to offer equally enticing mocktail versions for non-drinking guests!

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Choosing the right signature cocktails can really elevate your wedding and have your guests raving long after the last dance. Let us know which one is your favorite and if you end up taste testing any at home!

XO,

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