38 Best Fall Cocktails for That Cozy Autumn Feeling
There’s something about autumn that just makes you want to cozy up with a warm drink in hand. Whether you’re looking for a cocktail to serve at your next party or a delicious drink to enjoy on a chilly night, these fall drinks are sure to hit the spot.
From pumpkin spice martinis to apple cider Mimosas and fall sangrias, this list rounds up the best fall cocktails to help you enjoy on a cozy fall day. These drink recipes include flavors like apple, pumpkin spice, maple syrup and butterscotch.
Best Fall Cocktail Recipes
You get a full, hot cup of coffee in this one, plus butterscotch schnapps and Irish cream. This drink has a nice, rich sweetness that makes it a lovely dessert drink.
An easy twist on a classic recipe, these Apple Cider Mimosa are perfect for fall! Break them out for brunch with the girls or a Sunday morning in. This drink can be served traditionally or frozen and has the perfect fall crisp flavor.
This bourbon rosemary cocktail is the best cocktail for fall and winter. Made with a homemade rosemary syrup, bourbon, lemon juice and a dash of maple syrup. Topped with club soda and served over ice.
Imagine this: a raisin-free oatmeal cookie in the form of a drink. That's what the Oatmeal Cookie cocktail tastes like. It's a really fun, delicious drink - excellent as a dessert drink, and perfect for cool fall evenings where it's not chilly enough to start a fire but you need something to keep you warm.
Like the traditional White Russian, but with a pumpkin spice twist.
Apple Sidecar is the perfect fall cocktail. Based on a classic, made with Cognac, apple, orange, sage and nutmeg.
The Rosemary Fig Japanese Whisky Sour combines premium Japanese whisky with egg whites, fig syrup, bitters, fresh lemon juice and a sprig of rosemary, shaken into a comforting sip that celebrates quintessential fall flavors in cocktail form.
This Cider Sangria Spritzer is full of fall flavor and spice. It's made with apple cider, wine, fruit, a little brown sugar, and some spices.
This Apple Whiskey Smash is a twist on the classic whiskey smash cocktail that's made for fall. You can choose whiskey or bourbon. Then you add an easy-to-make homemade cinnamon simple syrup, and finally sparkling apple cider.
A RumChataTini is an Apple Cider Cocktail with a RumChata Twist. So many Fall flavors in a martini glass and it tastes great. Such a simple recipe that uses brandy, cider, and RumChata.
The Mage's Fire is certainly magical looking. It has to be aged 30 days before serving, and it has a beautiful purple hue that changes in the light.
This Canadian Maple Old-Fashioned Cocktail is a twist on a classic cocktail, made with just a few simple ingredients, that’s smooth and easy to sip.
This beer cocktail with apple cider is delicious and an excellent alternative for the real beer lover. It looks beautiful because of the two colors and foam layer and is easy to make (only two ingredients).
This easy twist on a Moscow mule is made with apple cider for a perfect fall cocktail. With extra instructions on how to make it pitcher-size, a grating of cinnamon makes these drinks extra festive.
This easy apple margarita is perfectly balanced between sweet and tart with lime juice, apple juice and maple syrup and just a bit of cinnamon to get all the fall flavors into one apple cocktail.
This easy cognac cocktail is an autumnal twist on the French 75 and perfect for fall entertaining.
This Autumn cocktail with cider brings the best of both worlds into one glass. Luckily, this spiked apple cider and rum cocktail makes a pitcher, so there is enough to share.
Cozy up with this delicious Fireball whiskey cocktail that's perfect for fall. With warming flavors of cinnamon, maple syrup and apple cider, this easy to make cocktail takes minutes to make and has a delicious complex sweet taste.
This bourbon sangria is made with dry red wine, fruit, and just a little juice for an easy pitcher cocktail that’s perfect for fall and winter.
These Caramel Apple Pie Shots taste like Fall in a glass! These alcoholic shots are made with whiskey, apple cider and caramel and served up in a “crust”-rimmed glass for a special touch!
This calvados sour is a lovely fresh, slightly autumnal twist on the sour theme. It has a lovely balance of flavors including apple, citrus and a little spice.
Apple Bourbon Moscow Mule Recipe, served up in gorgeous copper mugs.
This Apple Bourbon Moscow Mule has a twist from the classic Mule and makes it perfect for fall!
Mulled Apple Cider Recipe combines apple cider with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger and clementines in your slow cooker for a flavorful beverage bursting with fall flavors.
A delicious new twist on the popular old fashioned drink. Full of fall flavors.
This Caramel Apple Red Sangria recipe is perfect for fall—and it’ll be a hit at your holiday get togethers!
This Maple Old Fashioned is a fun Fall twist on the classic cocktail.
A Pumpkin Spice Martini mixed with homemade pumpkin pie liqueur, vodka, and whipped cream to create a cocktail that is creamy and full of your favorite fall spices.
This apple pie moonshine hot toddy is infused with honey, lemon, and warming spices. Best of all, it comes together in just 5 minutes!
The Gingerbread Martini starts with vodka and milk, and adds the flavors of
nutmeg, cinnamon and a little bit of chocolate. The result is a drink
that tastes creamy and slightly spicy, with a light sweetness.
Try this Fall Pumpkin Party Punch with spiced rum, orange liqueur and pumpkin pie spice. All it takes is a quick blend and then you can serve it over ice.
This is the recipe for Favela Cubana's Mora Picante fall cocktail. It's a blend of spicy, sweet and tart flavors, with the contrast of blackberry and roasted jalapeno infused tequila elevating it to uniqueness.
This bourbon apple cider cocktail features notes of ginger and orange for a festive fall sipper. A cinnamon stick makes a tasty garnish!
Pomegranate's robust, tannic notes are a perfect partner for lime and rosemary in this easy, autumn-inspired cocktail.
This delicious fall sangria is made with white wine, apple cider, and brandy. It's full of tasty colorful fruit, perfectly spiced, and very refreshing.
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