Drinks on Us! These Fall co*cktail Recipes Bring Out the Best Flavors of the Season (2024)

Complete with a fresh fall twist, this apple cider Moscow mule is crisp, refreshing, and reinvigorating. The apple cider mixed with the vodka and ginger beer will take your taste buds to a whole new world.

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Perfect for a chilly night in, this cozy co*cktail is made with homemade spiced-chai simple syrup, warm bourbon, and a touch of vanilla. Add fresh citrus fruit slices to garnish.

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If you want a drink, this co*cktail is for you. Made with Campari, bourbon, and dry vermouth, you'll get the buzz you were looking for.

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If you're in the mood for a rum-based drink, look no further than the knickerbocker. It's sweet and refreshing, and will also fit in with any autumnal display you have. Cheers to that!

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Flavored with pomegranates and apple cider, this mulled wine makes the most of fall's beloved produce. Just add Tempranillo and mulling spices to make it complete.

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Who could turn down this red-hot punch? Concocted with homemade cranberry juice, this co*cktail is so refreshing. Choose between vodka or gin as your base, and let the drinks start flowing!

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Nothing screams "fall" more than pumpkin spice, and this recipe proves it! Made with one part vanilla vodka, three parts pumpkin liqueur, two parts horchata liqueur, and two parts milk, not only is this drink good, but it's also so creamy. Add a sliver of pumpkin pie on the martini glass for best results.

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If you're craving a warm slice of apple pie but only have liquor, you're in luck! This mulled cider is made with bourbon, vanilla liqueur, and fresh whipped cream, and tastes just as good (if not better) than a slice of pie.

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Spice up the traditional mimosa by adding cranberries to the mix. Not only will this make your drink look more sophisticated, but it will also give it a tangy zest.

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Fizzy and festive, this Champagne sangria will be a fan favorite in no time. Cranberry juice and oranges give it a refreshing kick, while the bubbles from the Champagne make it ultra luxe.

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Imagine: it's a cold windy night and you're curled up by the fire reading. You're in the mood for a warm drink, but can't think of which one exactly. Then, you realize that you want something that's equal parts sweet and boozy. Meet: the brown sugar and cinnamon white Russian.

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Warm up with the help of this honey-infused hot toddy. It's light and simple, while also letting you indulge in the sweet flavors of honey.

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Give your favorite spritz a seasonal twist when you add cranberries to the mix. The semibitter taste of the cranberries and Aperol work effortlessly with the bubbles from the Champagne.

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After a day of apple picking, you'll be yearning for this sweet mule. Caramel vodka and apple cider work together to make this a fall favorite.

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With only a couple ingredients, this sparkling wine can be made in minutes. Just place pomegranate juice and vanilla extract in Champagne glasses, and top them off with wine. Your work here is done!

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Light and sweet, this sparkling co*cktail is a dream. It's comprised of sparkling wine and Champagne, and then blended with a honey-roasted pear puree, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of vanilla. Yum!

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Add a kick to your apple cider when you whip up this boozy recipe. With only four ingredients (Champagne, apple cider, ginger ale, and bourbon), you'll be making this more often than not.

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If you're still trying to hold onto the last bits of summer, make this sparkling sangria to get you through. It features some of summer's finest fruits, as well as fall's beloved apple cider.

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Sangria fans, this one's for you! Put the perfect autumnal spin on the summer recipe by adding cranberries, apples, oranges, cinnamon, and cloves to the mix, and enjoy!

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Your taste buds will jump for joy when they taste this sweet cider co*cktail. Bourbon is paired with honey, cinnamon, and fresh apples to make every sip even better than the last.

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Looking to spice up your night? These Jell-O shots will do the trick. Made with cranberry co*cktail juice, cranberry Jell-O mix, and orange vodka, you'll be tossing these back in no time.

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It's not really fall if you're not sipping on pumpkin-spice-flavored drinks, right? This sweet concoction will have you coming back for more, so be sure to make extra.

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Warm, flavorful, and festive, you can't go wrong with mulled wine. To make this recipe, simply add wine, cider, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to a slow cooker or stovetop pot. Add spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise, and cook on low for 30 minutes to an hour. The spiced aroma will fill your home and remind you that fall really is the best season of the year.

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Trust us when we tell you that ginger makes this drink come to life! This co*cktail is light and refreshing, while also offering a zest that's hard to compete with.

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Enjoy a cozy autumnal night in when you sip on this salted-caramel libation. It's made with fresh apples, apple cider, salted-caramel vodka, and sweet apple peppers. Yes, please.

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Turn margaritas into a fall treat when you make these delicious drinks. Fresh lime, agave, cinnamon, and apple cider work together to make these exciting with every sip.

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If you've never tried pumpkin and pineapple together, now is your chance! This delectable drink is comprised of a mixture of pumpkin purée, pineapple juice, dark rum, and spices.

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If you want to impress your fellow co*cktail drinkers, whip up this easy-to-make drink. All you have to do is lightly muddle some cherries and squeeze an orange slice into each glass. Stir in a dash of orange Italian aperitif and ginger beer, and then top the glasses with Prosecco. Everyone will be cheersing to your co*cktail-making abilities in no time.

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What do you get when you mix pumpkin spice with tequila? This mouthwatering libation! It's tasty, sweet, and like nothing you've ever had before.

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Rich and elegant, this old fashioned recipe will wow everyone who tries it. Just combine apple butter, apple cider, bourbon, and bitters in a co*cktail shaker, and you'll be sipping on your new favorite drink all season long.

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The apple cidercar — a riff on the time-honored sidecar co*cktail — is a fun way to incorporate autumn's quintessential beverage into a spirited libation. Rim the glass with sugar, and cheers to fall's sweetest flavors.

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You can't go through fall without drinking a hot toddy! This recipe is as good as it gets, so be sure to make extra.

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Apples, orange, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and sweet sparkling wine make this drink ultra refreshing. Add apple slices to garnish, and feel free to nosh on them after you've finished your drink.

Get the recipe: apple-citrus Champagne co*cktail

Warm up from the inside out when you indulge in this fruity drink. Hard pear cider, apple cider, caramel, pear liqueur, and spices are mixed together to make a drink you won't soon forget.

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Sage leaves are all the rage when it comes to this twisted co*cktail. Made with gin, St-Germain, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup, it's already on its way to the co*cktail hall of fame.

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If sweet drinks aren't really your thing, this tangy twist will be your saving grace. Made with lemonade, apple cider, and whiskey, you'll love the mixture of flavors.

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Get ready to cheers to the freshest co*cktail yet. Made with clementine simple syrup, lemon, and cherries, this colorful drink will be a smash.

Get the recipe: clementine, whiskey, and wine co*cktail

It might sound odd, but this festive fall take on a classic Cuban co*cktail — the mojito — is wonderfully balanced and quite refreshing. The pumpkin doesn't overpower the drink; instead, it enhances the flavor of the rum, mint, and lime. Since rum is the only spirit, select a high-quality one like puss*r's dark rum.

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Simple and seasonal, this co*cktail pairs well with a good book and a lazy night at home. Combined with fresh pear slices and rich bourbon, you'll want to have this on tap all season long.

Get the recipe: bourbon and honey ginger pear co*cktail

Show off your co*cktail-making skills when you concoct this sinfully good drink. Brandy, apple juice, and rich spices make it one to remember.

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Apple cider and cinnamon sticks are a fall pantry staple, which is why this drink is a must. Let the juice simmer in a crockpot for a couple hours for best results.

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Gin and vanilla balance each other out effortlessly in this fruity spritz. The tang of the cranberries and orange bitters only make this drink even more exciting for your taste buds.

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Looking for something strong and sweet? This drink is all you need. Whipped cream, chocolate, and good-quality whiskey turn this co*cktail into a true delight.

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Tangy and crisp, these cranberry margaritas will go fast. We suggest garnishing with mint if you really want to make the flavors come to life.

Get the recipe: cranberry margarita