When planning a fall wedding, it can be the perfect opportunity to work some warm and spicy beverages into the menu. Here are five light and fun fall cocktails that will have you wanting to jump into a pile of leaves. With flavors of apple, fig, and even chai tea, these drinks are guaranteed to lend an autumnal vibe to your wedding reception. Our tip: make sure you have plenty of ice, and when in doubt, order more liquor than you think you’ll need!
1. Fresh Apple Cider Cocktail

An apple cider cocktail is a popular pick for autumn weddings. It’s simple enough to be a crowd-pleaser, yet complex enough to keep things interesting. For this one, take equal parts gin and apple cider. Add lime juice and simple syrup to taste. You can add cinnamon when you’re done, and garnish with thin slices of apple. This drink goes down easy, pairs well with a lot of finger foods, especially desserts, and is pretty to look at, too. It adds a fun fall flavor to your celebration, and you’ll love how the cinnamon and apple mingle on your palate. 2. Cider Sangria

What says party more than a massive batch of brightly colored sangria" This is a great drink made with your favorite local hard cider, lemon juice, brandy, club soda, pears and apples, and pinot grigio (this doesn’t have to be a particularly expensive variety, since you’ll barely taste it). For extra flavor, try honey-infused brandy. It’s a crisp, tangy, sweet sip that has fun written all ...