As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn, entertaining takes on a cozier feel. The drinks you serve at your gathering set the tone.
We asked our customers to share their go-to fall cocktails. And what we got back was a collection of approachable, flavorful drinks that celebrate the season.
Nothing signals fall quite like the crisp taste of apples!
Submitted by Michelle Aldrich-Goldstein
This sipper balances sweet apple flavor with tart citrus and warming spice. Perfect for autumn evenings.
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Submitted by Anna Nicole
This batch cocktail delivers nostalgic apple pie flavor in liquid form. Make it ahead, keep it chilled, and you'll have it ready to pour all season.
Combine apple cider, apple juice, both sugars, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and clove in a large pot. Heat on high until the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, mix in the Everclear and vodka. Transfer to clean bottles or jars and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes approximately 10-12 pints.
Submitted by Robert Porte
This classic sour brings fall flavors front and center with the addition of maple syrup and a dusting of nutmeg.
Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe neat or in a lowball glass with ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
When the air turns crisp, bourbon-based cocktails hit differently.
Submitted by Robert Porte
This sophisticated stirred cocktail combines Burning Chair Bourbon with cherry liqueurs for a drink that's equal parts elegant and approachable.
Stir all ingredients in a cocktail beaker with ice and strain into a coupe glass, neat. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
Great entertaining means everyone feels included, regardless if they're drinking alcohol. This customer-submitted mocktail proves you don't need spirits to create something special.
Submitted by Mia Grace
The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility. Serve it as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option, or add vodka for guests who want something stronger. Either way, the tart cranberry and spicy ginger create a refreshing combination.
Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake. Rim your glass with sugar before pouring.
These are the recipes our customers return to again and again because they're approachable, reliable, and actually taste good.
When you're planning your next fall get-together, skip the bartending stress and try one of these proven winners instead. That's the kind of simplicity every host needs.