15 Amazing Tequila Signature Cocktails For Your Winter Wedding
As the winter season wraps the world in its chilly embrace, there’s nothing quite like a signature cocktail to add warmth and spirit to a wedding celebration. For couples who want to give their guests a memorable experience, tequila-based cocktails offer the perfect blend of bold flavor and versatility. From rich, spiced creations to fresh, citrus-forward sips, tequila can be crafted into winter-ready cocktails that will have everyone toasting to the night’s magic. Here are 15 of the most amazing tequila cocktails to feature at your winter wedding—guaranteed to add a touch of festive flair and keep the good times rolling.
15 Tequila Winter Wonderland Cocktails
Tequila, often associated with summer and beaches, transforms into the star of these winter wonderland cocktails. Here are 15 unique recipes to warm up your festive spirits!
1. Frosty Tequila Toddy Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila reposado
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Hot water
- Cinnamon stick and lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass mug, mix tequila, lemon juice, and honey.
- Top with hot water and stir until honey dissolves.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wedge.
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2. Peppermint Tequila Surprise Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 oz white creme de cacao
- 1/2 oz cream
- Crushed candy cane for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine tequila, peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao, and cream in a shaker.
- Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
- Garnish with crushed candy cane.
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3. Tequila Snowflake Martini Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz coconut cream
- Cinnamon and shredded coconut for rimming
Instructions:
- Rim a glass with shredded coconut.
- Shake tequila, white chocolate liqueur, and coconut cream with ice.
- Strain into the glass.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
4. Spiced Tequila Hot Chocolate Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz aged tequila
- Hot chocolate
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare hot chocolate.
- Stir in tequila and cayenne pepper.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
5. Tequila Winter Berry Punch Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Fresh berries and lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix tequila, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker.
- Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
- Garnish with fresh berries and lime slices.
6. Arctic Tequila Sunrise Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila reposado
- Orange juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour tequila over ice in a glass.
- Add orange juice, then gently pour grenadine.
- Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
7. Snowy Tequila Mule Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Lime wedge and mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix tequila and lime juice in a Moscow Mule mug.
- Fill with ice and top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint.
8. Frosted Tequila Flip Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz anejo tequila
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 oz maple syrup
- Nutmeg for garnish
Instructions:
- Dry shake tequila, whole egg, and maple syrup.
- Add ice and shake again.
- Strain into a glass and garnish with nutmeg.
9. Cinnamon Tequila Old Fashioned Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila reposado
- 1 sugar cube
- Few dashes of orange bitters
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle sugar cube and bitters in an old-fashioned glass.
- Add tequila and ice, stir well.
- Garnish with orange twist.
10. Pomegranate Margarita Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Sugar for rimming
- Pomegranate seeds and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim a margarita glass with sugar.
- Shake tequila, juices, simple syrup, and triple sec with ice.
- Strain into the glass.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime wheel.
11. Vanilla Tequila Nightcap Winter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila añejo
- 1/2 oz vanilla liqueur
- 1/2 oz cream
- Star anise or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake tequila, vanilla liqueur, and cream with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a star anise or cinnamon stick.
12. Tequila Pomegranate Winter Sparkler Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- Pomegranate juice
- Sparkling wine
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour tequila and pomegranate juice over ice in a glass.
- Top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
13. Wintermint Tequila Cooler Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Fresh mint and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix tequila, peppermint schnapps, and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
- Top with club soda and garnish with mint and lemon wedges.
14. Tequila Apple Cider Winter Toddy Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila anejo
- Hot apple cider
- Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour tequila into a glass.
- Top with hot apple cider.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.
15. Winter Citrus Tequila Fizz Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz anejo tequila
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Dehydrated orange slice and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
- Strain into a highball glass with ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with dehydrated orange slice and rosemary sprig.
Concluding Thoughts: Choosing a signature cocktail is a wonderful way to personalize your winter wedding and leave a lasting impression on your guests. These tequila-based drinks bring warmth and sophistication, complementing the cozy ambiance of a winter celebration. Raise a glass and enjoy the enchanting blend of tequila and winter-inspired ingredients as you and your guests savor every moment of your unforgettable wedding night. Cheers!