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It’s time to start getting excited about Fall co*cktails by fire light, hot toddy walks in the park and spiked apple ciders on the stoop with friends! Pumpkin spice, cranberry, pear and maple flavors shaken or stirred into bourbon, whisky and rye, and apple cider spins on our favorite co*cktails for Thanksgiving and Halloween parties.
It’s the tastiest time of year and I’ve picked a few of my Fall favorite co*cktail recipes, as well as a few from some of my favorite co*cktail chefs who’s recipes I adore. Help yourself to these elegant Fall co*cktails!
1. The White Pumpkin co*cktail
The White Pumpkin co*cktail
Want to keep Halloween classy? Try this elegant little vanilla, pumpkin-spiced White Pumpkin co*cktail at your next co*cktail party.
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2. Mulled Ginger Cider Mimosas
Mulled Apple Cider Mimosas
These sparkly apple cider mimosas taste like bright, autumn sunshine! Simmer your favorite farmer’s market apple cider, a few cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, tangerine and lemon with a tea infuser of mulling spices to create this elegantly seasonal brunch co*cktail!
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3. The Constant Comment Hot Toddy
Thanksgiving Hot Toddy
This Thanksgiving hot toddy is made with orange-spiced Constant Comment tea and flavored with just a few cinnamon sticks and cloves.
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4. The Autumn in New York co*cktail
The Apple Butter Old Fashioned
This Autumn In New York co*cktail is essentially a Manhattan with a very important autumn-spiced substitute. A perfect co*cktail for chilly autumn nights by the fire, or elegant Thanksgiving or Halloween parties.
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5. The “Blackberry Raven” Lambrusco co*cktail
The Blackberry Raven co*cktail
This Blackberry Raven lambrusco co*cktail is a little sparkly, a little sweet and perfect for a spooky Halloween signature! A devilishly dark co*cktail that looks so elegant in a punch bowl!
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6. Maple Old Fashioned
Maple Old Fashioned
The classic Old Fashioned co*cktail gets a fall & winter twist with some maple syrup in this Maple Old Fashioned from Sidewalk Shoes. So perfectly balanced and so delicious! With only 3 ingredients, whisky, maple and lemon, it’s a perfectly simple, truly elegant Autumn night cap.
7. The “Candy Corn” co*cktail
The Candy Corn co*cktail
If you want to serve fancy co*cktails at your halloween party this year, give this sweet little butterscotch Candy Corn co*cktail a shake!
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8. Apple Pear Martini
Apple Pear Martini
This Apple Pear Martinifrom Crowded Kitchen is Fall in a co*cktail! Apple cider, pear vodka, and fresh apple and pear juice make this martini taste just like apple pie!
9. The “Tangerine Daisy” co*cktail
The Tangerine Daisy
This medicinal little co*cktail is perfect for when you’re craving a hot toddy, but your fever is a little too high.
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10. A Bourbon Apple Cider co*cktail
A Bourbon Apple Cider co*cktail
This tasty Bourbon Apple Cider co*cktailfrom Neighbor Food is made with bourbon, apple cider and a cinnamon simple syrup that so easy to make, and perfect for your elegant Autumn co*cktail parties.
11. The “Phantom Love Song” Sake co*cktail
The Phantom Love Song co*cktail
This eerily romantic Phantom Love Song is essentially a French Gimlet that’s smoother, more delicate and perfect for an elegant Halloween party!
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12. The Cranberry Moscow Mule
The Cranberry Moscow Mule
This Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen is the perfect holiday co*cktail recipe, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas or 4th of July! Easy to put together, easy to tweak, fun to drink and so delicious! Non-alcoholic version provided.
13. The “September Heatwave” co*cktail
The “September Heatwave” co*cktail
If you like your whisky co*cktails with a peachy, lemon sweetness and a spicy edge, you’ll love this “September Heatwave.” I used crushed red pepper to give this tasty little co*cktail the perfect spicy zing!
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14. The Pumpkin Pie Martini
Pumpkin Pie Martinis
Move over Pumpkin Spice Lattes because Pumpkin Pie Martinis are my new favorite Autumn drink! This rich, smooth and creamy martini is a deliciously drinkable version of your favorite Fall pie. You’ll love the familiar notes of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon as well as
15. The Autumn-Spiced Hibiscus Whisky co*cktail
Autumn-Spiced Hibiscus Whisky co*cktail
This Autumn-spiced hibiscus whisky co*cktail is enchanted with your favorite Fall spices and that magical, magenta, cranberry-like hibiscus essence.
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16. The Sage & Fig co*cktail
The Sage & Fig co*cktail
Make the most of fig season with this enchanting Sage & Fig co*cktailfrom Burrata and Bubbles. With white rum, Grand Marnier, a beautiful color and hint of sage, this elegant co*cktail makes such an original Autumn co*cktail party signature.
17. The “Autumn Afternoon” Whisky co*cktail
The “Autumn Afternoon” co*cktail
This whisky co*cktail is like an orchard of apples and oranges on a crispy, sunny afternoon, made with rye, hard apple cider, Grand Marnier and cinnamon.
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18. The Cranberry Whisky Sour
The Cranberry Whisky Sour
This lovely Cranberry Whisky Sour co*cktail from The Spicy Apron is an elegant, Autumn version of a whisky sour, perfect for sipping by the camp fire or serving at your next cozy co*cktail party.
19. A “Miss Fisher’s Mystery “co*cktail
The “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” 1920’s co*cktail
Want to make a traditional 1920’s co*cktail with a dash of orange, lemon, strawberry, maple and mystery? This “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” whisky co*cktail is perfect for a misty, moonlit Autumn’s eve.
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20. Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky
Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky
There’s nothing more cozy than a hot buttered co*cktail in the Fall… especially a Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky! Snuggle under your coziest blanket, turn on your favorite spooky movie and enjoy this incredible Fall co*cktail!
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Erie Fisher
I have to know, where did you get your beautiful gold-rimmed coupe glasses?!
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Genevieve Morrison
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