Feeling the burn of the summer sun? Get ready to chill out in autumn with these tasty fall cocktail concoctions. With the season change right around the corner, we’ve got you covered for fall flavors! This season is ideal for snuggling up and indulging in a flavorful, warm drink. Our autumnal cocktails are vibrant and full-bodied, boasting flavors of sweet maple syrup, fiery chai, and warm mulled wine. Try them out for yourself with our recipes below.
Fog Cutter
This heavy-set cocktail is a delightful combination of rum, gin, and brandy. Despite its robust ingredients, this drink is surprisingly smooth and easy to sip on. Its rich and complex flavors, combined with the citrus notes, create a delicious and comforting blend.
The combination of these ingredients creates a well-rounded cocktail. The Fog Cutter can be savored on its own, allowing you to appreciate the flavors, or paired with a variety of autumn-inspired dishes. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy evening by the fireplace or hosting a gathering with friends, this cocktail is sure to impress with its depth of flavor and ability to evoke the essence of a breezy autumn day.
Recipe:
0.75oz white rum
0.5oz cognac
0.25oz gin
1oz lemon juice
0.5oz orange juice
0.25oz orgeat syrup
0.25oz dry sherry
1. Add the rum, cognac, gin, lemon juice, orange juice, and orgeat into a shaker tin.
2. Fill the tin with ice and shake well until chilled.
3. Double strain into a Collins glass, add fresh ice, and top with a sherry float.
Witch In The Woods
This delicious berry-forward cocktail is crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors. To create a rich and velvety texture, the cocktail is shaken vigorously. This process blends the ingredients together and incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a delightful foamy finish. Sip on this decadent cocktail under the stars during a mild fall evening.
Recipe:
1.5 oz rye whiskey
1 tbsp black currants
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.5oz tawny port
1 bar spoon currant jam
1 egg white (or aquafaba)
1. Add the rye whiskey, black currants, lemon juice, tawny port, egg whites, and currant jam into a shaker tin.
2. Fill the tin with ice and shake well until chilled.
3. Double strain into a coupe glass, and top with micro greens.
Plum Mulled Wine
This mulled wine is spicy and warming – perfect for those chilly fall days. The combination of baking spices and dark fruit creates a unique and delightful flavor profile. As you take a sip, you can taste the rich and aromatic spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, which add a comforting and cozy element to the wine. These spices are perfectly balanced with blackberries, plums, and cherries, giving the wine a slightly sweet and fruity undertone. The overall taste experience is reminiscent of freshly baked goods and autumnal flavors, making it an ideal beverage to enjoy during the crisp fall season.
Recipe:
6 oz red wine
1.5 oz plum wine
1.5 oz cranberry juice
1 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz mulling spices
1. Add the red wine, plum wine, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and mulling spices into a hot-footed mug.
2. Stir well until combined.
3. Top with a dehydrated orange slice.
Wake Me Up Before You Cocoa
This delicious fall cocktail is a delightful and indulgent twist on the classic chocolate espresso martini. It is carefully crafted to strike the perfect balance between sweetness and richness, ensuring that it is not overly sweet but still satisfies your cravings for a decadent treat. This fall cocktail is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at any fall festivity. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering with friends or celebrating a special occasion, this mouth-watering creation is the perfect addition to your fall drink menu.
Recipe:
1.5 oz vodka
0.75 oz Meletti Cioccolato
0.75 oz cold brew coffee
0.5 oz heavy cream
1. Add the vodka, Meletti Cioccolato, cold brew, and heavy cream into a shaker tin.
2. Fill the tin with ice and shake well until chilled.
3. Double strain into a coupe glass, and top with shaved coffee beans.
As the weather cools down and the days get shorter, indulge in the comforting and festive vibes of fall with these delightful cocktails. Raise your glass, toast to the changing season, and enjoy the warmth of good company and fantastic drinks. Cheers to fall!