10 Cozy Fall Cocktails

Maple Bourbon Smash

The Maple Bourbon Smash is a delightful blend of warm, rich flavors, perfect for enjoying on a crisp autumn evening.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz pure maple syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice cubes
• Lemon wheel and fresh mint for garnish

Cooking method:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Add a seasonal twist to a classic cocktail with this Pumpkin Spice White Russian that's both comforting and indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz pumpkin spice creamer or half-and-half
• Ice cubes
• Ground nutmeg for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice, then stir gently.
3. Top with the pumpkin spice creamer.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg on top for garnish.

Apple Cider Sangria

This refreshing Apple Cider Sangria is a perfect blend of fruity flavors to sip while watching the leaves change.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle white wine
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 apple, sliced
• 1 pear, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 cinnamon stick

Cooking method:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, and brandy.
2. Add the apple, pear, orange slices, and cinnamon stick.
3. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld the flavors.
4. Serve chilled in glasses with fruit slices.

Spiced Pear Margarita

Create a fresh and spicy twist on a margarita using the subtle sweetness of ripe pears.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pear juice
• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/4 oz agave syrup
• Cinnamon-sugar rim
• Pear slice for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Rim the edge of a glass with lime and dip it into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
2. In a shaker, combine pear juice, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup with ice.
3. Shake well, then strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a slice of pear.

Cranberry Mulled Wine

This Cranberry Mulled Wine is warm and spicy, making it the perfect drink for chilly autumn nights.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 orange, sliced
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5 cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh cranberries

Cooking method:

1. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine red wine, cranberry juice, and honey.
2. Add orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cranberries.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes, ensuring it doesn't boil.
4. Strain and serve warm in mugs.

Chai Spiced Hot Toddy

This Chai Spiced Hot Toddy combines the warming comfort of chai with the soothing effect of a hot toddy.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag chai tea
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 oz whiskey
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon slice
• Cinnamon stick for stirring

Cooking method:

1. Steep the chai tea bag in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bag and stir in whiskey and honey until well combined.
3. Serve in a mug, garnished with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.

Caramel Apple Martini

This Caramel Apple Martini brings the flavors of the fall-favorite dessert into a delightful cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps
• 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
• Caramel sauce for garnish
• Apple slice for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Drizzle caramel sauce inside a martini glass and let it chill in the freezer.
2. In a shaker, combine vodka, sour apple schnapps, and butterscotch schnapps with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish with an apple slice.

Ginger Apple Prosecco Cocktail

This effervescent Ginger Apple Prosecco Cocktail is crisp and refreshing, perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz ginger liqueur
• 2 oz apple cider
• Prosecco to top
• Apple slice and candied ginger for garnish

Cooking method:

1. In a champagne flute, combine ginger liqueur and apple cider.
2. Top with Prosecco.
3. Garnish with an apple slice and a piece of candied ginger.

Cinnamon Spiced Old Fashioned

Reimagine the classic Old Fashioned with a hint of cinnamon spice for an autumnal upgrade.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Orange peel twist for garnish

Cooking method:

1. In a glass, combine bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters.
2. Stir with a cinnamon stick until well mixed.
3. Add a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel twist.

Honey Sage Gin Fizz

The Honey Sage Gin Fizz is an herb-infused drink that's both refreshing and cozy for fall.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 3/4 oz honey syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• Club soda to top
• Fresh sage leaves

Cooking method:

1. In a shaker with ice, combine gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh sage leaves.