9 Cozy Fall Cocktails To Warm You Up This Season
As the air turns crisp and leaves paint the landscape in shades of amber, it's the perfect moment to savor the comforting flavors of fall. Whether you're drawn to the warmth of cinnamon, the smoothness of bourbon, or the aroma of seasonal spices, these cocktails capture the magic of the season in every sip.
From seasonal twists by mixologists to timeless fall favorites, these drinks are designed to bring a little extra warmth to your autumn days.
The Clever SageThis cocktail uses Jeptha Creed's Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon paired with a hint of cinnamon and fresh sage for an herbal yet warm drink perfect for autumn nights. Adding an egg white gives it a velvety finish, adding sophistication to this seasonal sip.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add sage leaves and cinnamon simple syrup to a shaker tin and muddle well. Add bourbon, lime juice, and egg white, and shake vigorously without ice (dry shake). Then add ice and shake again. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a fresh sage leaf.
YES, CHEF!From Red Rooster Overtown, Miami
A nod to culinary creativity, YES CHEF! Blends bold flavors with E11EVEN Vodka, pineapple juice, and ginger beer for a bright yet warming cocktail. This drink is perfect for transitioning into fall, combining sweetness with the spice of ginger.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Muddle mint in a shaker, then add all ingredients and ice. Shake well and strain into a mule tin over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Vecchio Stile (Old Fashioned in Italian)This cocktail offers a creative take on the classic Old Fashioned, infusing D'usse Cognac with Werther's caramel hard candies. Combined with chocolate bitters, it's a rich and indulgent drink that brings comforting fall nostalgia.
From Vitolo in Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir well with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with a chocolate lace.
Image Caption: A decadent Old Fashioned with caramel-infused cognac and a delicate chocolate lace garnish for a hint of sweetness.
Maple RoseThe Maple Rose is a harmonious blend of rosemary maple syrup, bourbon, and fresh lemon juice, giving a beautifully balanced and aromatic cocktail with the earthy sweetness of maple and the herbal notes of rosemary.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake well, and double strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Meatpacking ManhattanFrom CATCH
This sophisticated Manhattan variation brings depth with rye whiskey, rum, and a touch of cherry liqueur, resulting in a complex and luxurious cocktail. The flavors of Lillet Blanc and Cynar add layers of warmth, making it perfect for cooler evenings.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, top with ice, and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express an orange twist over the drink and use it as a garnish.
Rare SightFrom Giselle Miami
This rich bourbon-based cocktail combines coffee liqueur and brown sugar syrup for a deep, sweet, and smoky flavor profile. The floral garnish adds an elegant touch to an already indulgent drink.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Build all ingredients in a large mixing glass and stir well. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel clipped to the side of the glass along with two flower petals.
Stand by MeFrom Lafayette Steakhouse
This smoky cocktail blends Macallan 12yo and Drambuie with ginger honey syrup, then served under a cloche for a striking effect. It's a perfect pairing of warmth, spice, and visual drama.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Stir ingredients in a rocks glass with a large ice cube, then smoke under a cloche. Garnish with a honeycomb.
Apple Butter Old FashionedAn ode to the flavors of fall, this Old Fashioned features Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon combined with apple butter demerara syrup and black walnut bitters. This cocktail is warming, sweet, and enhanced by seasonal spices.
Ingredients:
Instructions: In a rocks glass, add the black walnut bitters and apple butter demerara syrup. Add the bourbon, then a large ice cube, and stir until well chilled. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, drop the peel in, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
PB&J Old FashionedFrom Sweet Liberty
Inspired by a beloved childhood favorite, the PB&J Old Fashioned combines peanut butter whiskey with strawberry jam syrup for a nostalgic yet grown-up drink. The addition of walnut bitters adds a layer of complexity.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Stir and strain over a single ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with peanut brittle resting across the rim.
Channel OrangeCourtesy of Javelle Taft
With a blend of Ketel One Oranje Vodka and Ancho Chile-Infused Vodka, Channel Orange delivers a vibrant, spicy, and citrusy sip. Perfect for those who enjoy their cocktails with a bit of a kick, this drink is colorful and bold.
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