As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to enjoy seasonal cocktails that celebrate the flavors of fall. Here are five delightful recipes to warm your spirits!
1. Apple Cider Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 oz lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions: Combine vodka, apple cider, and lime juice in a copper mug. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
2. Pumpkin Spice Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Pumpkin spice for garnish
Instructions: Shake vodka, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a martini glass and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
3. Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions: Mix bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters in a glass. Add ice, stir, and garnish with an orange peel.
4. Cranberry Sangria
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup mixed fruits (oranges, apples, cranberries)
- Sparkling water
Instructions: Combine red wine, cranberry juice, and brandy in a pitcher. Add fruits and refrigerate. Serve over ice, topped with sparkling water.
5. Spiced Pear Collins
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz pear juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Pear slices for garnish
Instructions: Shake gin, pear juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda, and garnish with pear slices.