Fall Cocktails

Tasty #fall cocktails perfect for #autumn weather! From pumpkin punches to apple ciders to bourbon sippers, we've got something for everyone.
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The Blood & Sand is a classic scotch-based cocktail that has withstood the test of time. The recipe first appeared in 1930 in "The Savoy Cocktail Book" by Harry Craddock and has become a mainstay on bar menus ever since. Fall Cocktails, Classic Cocktails, Cocktail Drinks, Cocktail Recipes, Whiskey Cocktails, Craft Cocktails, Cocktail Book, Party Drinks, Blood And Sand Cocktail Recipe
Classics You Should Know: The Blood & Sand
The Blood & Sand is a classic scotch-based cocktail that has withstood the test of time. The recipe first appeared in 1930 in "The Savoy Cocktail Book" by Harry Craddock and has become a mainstay on bar menus ever since.
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Don’t go looking for gin or whiskey in this century-old classic. Vermouth lands the starring role in a drink that’s light and herbal with a touch of absinthe to sharpen the edges. Types Of Cocktails, Amaro Cocktails, Champagne Margaritas, Absinthe, Chrysanthemum Recipe, Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
Bringing Back a Century-Old Classic
Don’t go looking for gin or whiskey in this century-old classic. Vermouth lands the starring role in a drink that’s light and herbal with a touch of absinthe to sharpen the edges.
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The Transfusion is a golf club standard made with vodka, ginger ale and grape juice. This twist combines homemade ginger syrup with ice cubes made from Concord grape juice that slowly infuse the drink with autumnal flavor. Cocktails To Try, Vodka Cocktails, Easter Cocktails, Homemade Cocktails, Cocktail Ideas
Transfusion Cocktail Recipe
The Transfusion is a golf club standard made with vodka, ginger ale and grape juice. This twist combines homemade ginger syrup with ice cubes made from Concord grape juice that slowly infuse the drink with autumnal flavor.
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“Peach goes well with orange, ginger and vanilla to complement these flavors and bring out the fruitiness,” says Jason Shullo, the corporate director of beverage for Golden Entertainment, which operates casinos and resorts in Nevada and Maryland. It works well in bourbon-based drinks like Smashes, Cobblers or Juleps. In his nuanced version of an Old Fashioned, the bourbon plays up the liqueur’s peach notes while bitters temper its sweetness. Bourbon Cocktails, Drink Recipes, Bourbon Recipes, Peach Schnapps Drinks
This Is Exactly How You Drink Bourbon All Summer Long
“Peach goes well with orange, ginger and vanilla to complement these flavors and bring out the fruitiness,” says Jason Shullo, the corporate director of beverage for Golden Entertainment, which operates casinos and resorts in Nevada and Maryland. It works well in bourbon-based drinks like Smashes, Cobblers or Juleps. In his nuanced version of an Old Fashioned, the bourbon plays up the liqueur’s peach notes while bitters temper its sweetness.
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Easy to make and refreshingly bitter, the Negroni is said to have been invented in Florence by the dauntless Italian Count Camillo Negroni in the early 20th century. While at Bar Casoni in Florence, he demanded that the bartender strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the usual soda water with gin. To further differentiate the drink, the bartender also employed an orange peel rather than the typical lemon peel. Most Popular Cocktails, Best Cocktail Recipes, Fun Cocktails, Festive Drinks, Winter Cocktails, Fall Drinks, Recipes Dinner
The Classic 3-Ingredient Cocktail You Need to Master
Easy to make and refreshingly bitter, the Negroni is said to have been invented in Florence by the dauntless Italian Count Camillo Negroni in the early 20th century. While at Bar Casoni in Florence, he demanded that the bartender strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the usual soda water with gin. To further differentiate the drink, the bartender also employed an orange peel rather than the typical lemon peel.
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Most people can recite the health benefits of the mighty avocado—loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and plenty of that good fat—but few think of it as a cocktail ingredient. This Margarita spin doubles down on the green, muddling the superfruit with fresh mint and jalapeño for a warm-weather sipper that will make you feel good in more ways than one. Avocado Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Margarita Cocktail, Margarita Recipes, Avocado Cocktail, Tequila Drinks
This Margarita Twist Has All Your Favorite Summer Flavors in It
Most people can recite the health benefits of the mighty avocado—loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and plenty of that good fat—but few think of it as a cocktail ingredient. This Margarita spin doubles down on the green, muddling the superfruit with fresh mint and jalapeño for a warm-weather sipper that will make you feel good in more ways than one.
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The Last Word was one of the first pre-Prohibition drinks to lead the cocktail revival of the early aughts. Murray Stenson of Seattle’s Zig Zag unearthed the equal-parts classic—gin, maraschino liqueur, Chartreuse and lime juice—in Ted Saucier’s 1962 book, “Bottoms Up.” Before long, the Last Word was a staple in cocktail bars across the country, revered for its heady balance of sweet, sour and herbal flavors. Gin Drinks, Cocktail Drinks Recipes, Alcoholic Drinks, Beverages, Liquor Recipes
Classics to Know: The Last Word
The Last Word was one of the first pre-Prohibition drinks to lead the cocktail revival of the early aughts. Murray Stenson of Seattle’s Zig Zag unearthed the equal-parts classic—gin, maraschino liqueur, Chartreuse and lime juice—in Ted Saucier’s 1962 book, “Bottoms Up.” Before long, the Last Word was a staple in cocktail bars across the country, revered for its heady balance of sweet, sour and herbal flavors.
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November marks the beginning of the holiday season, so what better time to perfect your cocktail game. This month, look for additions like smoke, fat-washed whiskey, pumpkin and cranberry to ready your drinks for winter. These are the 9 essential cocktails to make this month. Alcoholic Drinks To Try, Coffee Cocktails, Fireball Drinks, Bourbon Drinks, Frozen Cocktails, Boozy Drinks
9 Essential Cocktails to Try in November
November marks the beginning of the holiday season, so what better time to perfect your cocktail game. This month, look for additions like smoke, fat-washed whiskey, pumpkin and cranberry to ready your drinks for winter. These are the 9 essential cocktails to make this month.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Thanksgiving Cocktails, Halloween Cocktails, Friendsgiving, Fall Recipes
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Roast Pumpkin, Pumpkin Puree, Pumpkin Spice, Spiced Pumpkin, Pumpkin Recipes, Pumpkin Carving
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Tequila Cocktails, Summer Drinks, Mixed Drinks, Martinis, Blood Orange Margarita
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Amaretto Drinks, Delicious Cocktails, Bourbon Whiskey, Sour Cocktail
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Apple Recipes
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Fruity Cocktails, Rum Drinks
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Apple Cider Syrup, Apple Cider Cocktail, Hard Apple Cider, Cider Cocktails, Winter Drinks, Holiday Drinks, Holiday Cocktails, Cocktail Menu, Cocktail Making
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Bourbon Drinks Recipes
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
This seasonal riff on the classic flip by veteran bartender Naren Young features pumpkin flavor in two forms.
Decadent Drinks: The Spiced Pumpkin Flip
This seasonal riff on the classic flip by veteran bartender Naren Young features pumpkin flavor in two forms.
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With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book. Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipes, Cocktail Recipes Tequila, Alcoholic Beverages
These 11 Cocktails Will Fire Up Your Fall
With the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, apple and other fall fruits starring in a range of drinks, from light and refreshing to decidedly spirit-forward, we’ve rounded up 11 cocktails to suit just about any October pursuit, from apple picking to pumpkin carving to merely curling up in front of a fireplace with a good book.
Concord grapes are perfect for cocktails, thanks to their sweetness and pleasantly dry finish. Paired with clean agave flavor from the tequila, Concord grapes create your new favorite flavored Margarita.
Concord Grape Margarita Recipe
Concord grapes are perfect for cocktails, thanks to their sweetness and pleasantly dry finish. Paired with clean agave flavor from the tequila, Concord grapes create your new favorite flavored Margarita.
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Whiskey and spiced rum spike this fresh-fruit punch by bartending vet Charlotte Voisey.
Say Hello To This Mouthwatering Fig Punch
Whiskey and spiced rum spike this fresh-fruit punch by bartending vet Charlotte Voisey.
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Apple, bourbon and cinnamon create this perfect autumn tipple by H. Joseph Ehrmann.
This Simple Fall Cocktail Is All You Need in October
Apple, bourbon and cinnamon create this perfect autumn tipple by H. Joseph Ehrmann.
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"It’s an autumnal mix of baking spice, apple and brown spirits,” says Jim Kearns, the beverage director of The Happiest Hour in NYC. “It’s served the way we make all of our signature cocktails at The Happiest Hour by combining the base ingredients first and then allowing guests to pick their base spirit.”
No Pumpkin Allowed: Drink This Fall Cocktail
"It’s an autumnal mix of baking spice, apple and brown spirits,” says Jim Kearns, the beverage director of The Happiest Hour in NYC. “It’s served the way we make all of our signature cocktails at The Happiest Hour by combining the base ingredients first and then allowing guests to pick their base spirit.”
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So many Halloween cocktails sacrifice balance for boo! Not the case with the Witches’ Brew, a smoky scotch sour doused with fino sherry and beet juice, which bubbles violently when served in a glass pipe with dry ice. But if special effects in your drink give you the heebie-jeebies, skip them. This Halloween cocktail is just as much of a treat without the tricks. Halloween Recipes Drinks, Halloween Treats, Witches Brew Cocktail Recipe
Halloween Cocktails We Love: Witches Brew
So many Halloween cocktails sacrifice balance for boo! Not the case with the Witches’ Brew, a smoky scotch sour doused with fino sherry and beet juice, which bubbles violently when served in a glass pipe with dry ice. But if special effects in your drink give you the heebie-jeebies, skip them. This Halloween cocktail is just as much of a treat without the tricks.
It’s no surprise that the Moscow Mule is one of the most popular cocktails of the last 20 years. It is easy to make and easy to drink and is often served in a special copper mug. This fun autumn-inspired recipe pairs cran-apple and lime juices with vodka and ginger beer. Add plenty of fresh fruits as a garnish, and you'll have a Moscow Mule variation that's great all year 'round. Vodka Cocktails Recipes, Vodka Drinks, Popular Cocktails
Upgrade Your Moscow Mule for Fall
It’s no surprise that the Moscow Mule is one of the most popular cocktails of the last 20 years. It is easy to make and easy to drink and is often served in a special copper mug. This fun autumn-inspired recipe pairs cran-apple and lime juices with vodka and ginger beer. Add plenty of fresh fruits as a garnish, and you'll have a Moscow Mule variation that's great all year 'round.
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A well-made Margarita is a pure joy to drink, but sometimes you crave a more sinful cocktail. This tasty twist on the tequila classic calls for red wine, adding a dash of color and earthiness to the mix. Quick tip: Skip the salted rim as it clashes with the wine’s acidity. Plus, it looks too much like a halo. Mezcal Cocktails, Red Wine Cocktails, Booze, Drinks Alcohol, Summer Cocktails
A Margarita Made Especially for Halloween
A well-made Margarita is a pure joy to drink, but sometimes you crave a more sinful cocktail. This tasty twist on the tequila classic calls for red wine, adding a dash of color and earthiness to the mix. Quick tip: Skip the salted rim as it clashes with the wine’s acidity. Plus, it looks too much like a halo.
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Get grounded this Halloween with a dessert cocktail that’s as disturbing as it is delicious. The Grave Digger is a simple twist on a Spanish Coffee with one spooky exception: It’s topped with crushed Oreo cookies and a tiny shovel to resemble a freshly dug grave—a nifty little trick we picked up from cocktail influencer Katie Stryjewski, aka @garnish_girl. Rumchata Cocktails, Brandy Cocktails
A Halloween Twist on a Spanish Coffee
Get grounded this Halloween with a dessert cocktail that’s as disturbing as it is delicious. The Grave Digger is a simple twist on a Spanish Coffee with one spooky exception: It’s topped with crushed Oreo cookies and a tiny shovel to resemble a freshly dug grave—a nifty little trick we picked up from cocktail influencer Katie Stryjewski, aka @garnish_girl.
The Washington Apple Shot is a slammable version of the Washington Apple cocktail, nothing more, nothing less. Its equal-parts recipe of Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps and cranberry juice can be scaled up or down, depending on the occasion. If you’re looking to pull back the pucker flavor of this shot, substitute calvados for sour apple schnapps and give it a different name—maybe something French like Le Washington Apple Shot. Whiskey Shots, Good Whiskey, Washington Apple Shot, Green Tea Shot
A Modern Classic Gets Reimagined as a Shot
The Washington Apple Shot is a slammable version of the Washington Apple cocktail, nothing more, nothing less. Its equal-parts recipe of Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps and cranberry juice can be scaled up or down, depending on the occasion. If you’re looking to pull back the pucker flavor of this shot, substitute calvados for sour apple schnapps and give it a different name—maybe something French like Le Washington Apple Shot.
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The Amaretto Sour gets a bad rap. Too often, it’s overly sweet and relies on premade sour mix. We enlisted Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler to give us his take on the classic Amaretto Sour cocktail. What he came up with is nothing short of magic. This drink turns out frothy, sweet, sour, nutty and strong. Combining amaretto with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup and egg white creates a perfectly balanced Amaretto Sour.
Retro Drinks We Love: The Amaretto Sour
The Amaretto Sour gets a bad rap. Too often, it’s overly sweet and relies on premade sour mix. We enlisted Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler to give us his take on the classic Amaretto Sour cocktail. What he came up with is nothing short of magic. This drink turns out frothy, sweet, sour, nutty and strong. Combining amaretto with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup and egg white creates a perfectly balanced Amaretto Sour.
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Absinthe is often used in small doses—a dash here, a rinse there. Mix up classic drinks like the Sazerac and Corpse Reviver No. 2, and a bottle of absinthe could last you a lifetime, or at least a few dozen drinks. But sometimes, absinthe gets to be the star of the show. You can find it playing a big role in cocktails like the Death in the Afternoon, the Absinthe Frappé and the Green Beast. Cocktail Molotov, Absinthe Cocktail, Gimlet Cocktail, Sunrise Cocktail, Tequila Sunrise
Green Beast Cocktail Recipe
Absinthe is often used in small doses—a dash here, a rinse there. Mix up classic drinks like the Sazerac and Corpse Reviver No. 2, and a bottle of absinthe could last you a lifetime, or at least a few dozen drinks. But sometimes, absinthe gets to be the star of the show. You can find it playing a big role in cocktails like the Death in the Afternoon, the Absinthe Frappé and the Green Beast.
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Invented in 2007 by Sam Ross, an award-winning bartender and the co-owner of Attaboy and Diamond Reef in New York City, the Paper Plane is a modern variation on the Last Word—this time made with equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon juice. Supposedly inspired by M.I.A.'s smash hit “Paper Plane” (which was also released in 2007), the cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between bitter, sour and herbal notes. Cocktail Night, Whiskey Drinks, Scotch Whiskey, Irish Whiskey
The Ultimate Bourbon Drink You've Never Heard Of
Invented in 2007 by Sam Ross, an award-winning bartender and the co-owner of Attaboy and Diamond Reef in New York City, the Paper Plane is a modern variation on the Last Word—this time made with equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and lemon juice. Supposedly inspired by M.I.A.'s smash hit “Paper Plane” (which was also released in 2007), the cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between bitter, sour and herbal notes.
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