From caramel apple martinis to mulled wine, I’ve rounded up more than 20 fall cocktail recipes that you will want to make as soon as possible (if you haven’t already done so)! These are some of my favorite autumn-inspired cocktails that I want to sip on all season. Cheers to fall y’all!
FAQs about Fall Cocktail Recipes
Before we get into my favorite fall cocktail recipes, here are some questions people often ask about making cocktails at home. If you have another question that isn’t answered here, please leave it in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
What favorite drink is fall known for?
Even after many years of staying on top, anything with pumpkin spice is still one of the most popular types of fall drinks you can make.
With the over-popularity of pumpkins, apple-based drinks are becoming even more popular each year. If you want to offer your guests something different, make an apple cider drink.
What are the five basic cocktails?
The most basic cocktails of all include the old-fashioned martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whiskey highball, and flip.
Once you learn how to make these five drinks, you can make almost anything else (and create different varieties of them).
What are fall flavors?
The most popular fall flavors include anything that is harvested at the end of summertime. This includes pumpkin or squash, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cranberries.
What do you serve at a fall dinner party?
When you are planning a fall dinner party, make some of your favorite fall foods! The star of the show will be a homemade loaf of pumpkin bread. It has a show-stopping glaze that adds sweetness to the earthy bread.
My roasted Brussels sprouts and apples recipe is both savory and sweet and is a healthy side dish that looks and tastes appetizing.
Another colorful and crowd-pleasing fall side dish is a fall pasta salad. The colorful pasta is combined with sweet potatoes, broccoli, dried cranberries, pine nuts, and red onion. It’s all covered in a tangy poppy seed dressing.
Let’s take a sip of these Fall Cocktail Recipes
As regular readers of Inspired by Charm know, I enjoy creating libations with a seasonal twist. These 20+ must-make fall cocktail recipes are among my best concoctions. I’m confident you’ll enjoy each one of them!
1. Caramel Apple Martini
This fall cocktail is like a liquid dessert. And it only takes three ingredients: apple cider, caramel vodka, and butterscotch schnapps. I also rim the glass with caramel sauce.
2. Caramel Pear Cider
Don’t be fooled by this unpretentious-looking fall drink. The combination of apple cider, pear cider, and caramel syrup is out-of-this-world! To add a bit of drama, I serve it with a cinnamon stick and thin, fresh-cut whole pear slice.
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3. Pumpkin Spice White Russians
Classic White Russian cocktails get a fall twist with the help of pumpkin spice. Garnished with a cinnamon stick, these Pumpkin Spice White Russians are a delicious, creamy, and seasonal libation.
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4. Cider Mulled Wine
This seasonal libation is not to be missed. It combines mulled wine and mulled cider. Need I say more!? I’m certain you’re going to enjoy it as much as I do.
5. Autumn Harvest Fall Sangria
Fall is an ideal time for sangria. (For that matter, any season is. Find all of my seasonal sangria recipes HERE.) This version has the bold colors and flavors of autumn, and it’s easy to make a big batch if you’re expecting guests!
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6. Apple Pie Moonshine
As its name suggests, this fall cocktail packs a punch. I warn folks about this and suggest serving it in small doses. I found some tiny mason jar-shaped glasses that were the perfect size, but standard shot glasses will work equally well.
7. Caramel Apple Pie Martini
This is another autumn take on the martini that you’re going to love. It’s like drinking a slice of fresh-baked apple pie with vanilla ice cream. The glass is even rimmed with graham cracker crumbs.
8. Apple Cider Sangria
You can’t miss the opportunity to make this fall cocktail! It’s a mix of apple pie vodka and apple cider. Seasonal spices and cut-up apples, pears, and grapes enhance the flavor and visual appeal.
9. Pumpkin Old Fashioned
Yes, you can have your pumpkin and drink it, too. This classic cocktail has been tweaked with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and black walnut bitters. All of that is mixed with bourbon, so the taste is amazing!
10. Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy
If you’re craving something warm on a chilly autumn evening, may I suggest this yummy toddy? This fall cocktail gets a flavor upgrade inspired by apple pie. Traditional with a twist!
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11. Salted Caramel White Russian
I’ve always enjoyed a White Russian (it’s like a vanilla milkshake with vodka), and this one is incredible. Two of the reasons are the salted caramel coffee liqueur and salted caramel vodka.
12. Frozen Pumpkin Pie Martini
This is an ideal dessert drink when you need to chill out on a fall night. You will love the fusion of a pumpkin milkshake and a pumpkin pie martini. I topped mine with a dollop of whipped cream.
13. Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
The tart-meets-sweet of this cocktail gives it a unique flavor sensation for the season. Folks who follow IBC know that I have become a bourbon aficionado in recent years. In case you haven’t yet been converted, I have a feeling this drink will favorably influence your preferences.
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14. Mulled Wine
Who doesn’t enjoy a cup or two of mulled wine? This easy and delicious recipe can take you from fall right into the holiday season. I always recommend mulling the type of wine you like to drink and varying your choice to suit the occasion.
15. Chai Spiced White Russians
In this take on a White Russian, I used vodka infused with chai tea, plus coffee-flavored liqueur, half-and-half, and cinnamon. The finishing touch is a cinnamon stick and star anise. It’s autumn in a glass!
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16. Apple Pie Sangria
This fall cocktail has all the flavors you expect in traditional apple pie filling. The lovely apple pie spices come from a homemade simple syrup. The syrup is super easy to make, and I’ve included a link to it with this sangria recipe.
17. Slow Cooker Sangria
You know a slow cooker is great for soups, stews, dips, and slow-cooking meats, but you might not have thought about using it for sangria. In this recipe, you heat red wine, brandy, simple syrup, cranberries, orange slices, cranberries, and spices. Your house is going to smell heavenly!
18. Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail
Pears work beautifully in fall cocktails. This delightful concoction combines gin, pear juice, pear liqueur, lemon juice, and cardamom bitters. For garnish, there’s a pear slice and thyme sprig.
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19. Spiced Pear Moscow Mule
You can’t go wrong with a mule this time of year. This version gets its unique taste from homemade spiced pear simple syrup, a splash of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. When you make one, you’ll know exactly what I mean.
20. Harvest Apple Mule
Here’s another mule you’re going to enjoy. In a nutshell, it’s a Moscow mule plus apple cider. Sometimes simple is best.
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21. Cranberry Old Fashioned
This fall cocktail is as pleasant to look at as it is to sip. I was inspired to create it several years ago following a Thanksgiving Boot Camp I attended in NYC. This drink would be an amazing signature cocktail for any fall event.
22. Cider and Maple Old Fashioned
I took a classic old-fashioned and added seasonal flavor with apple cider and pure maple syrup to create this sensational Cider and Maple Old Fashioned. I know you’re going to love this combination as much as I do.
23. Hot Apple Cider
Welcome cooler weather with a warm cup of the flavors of fall with this delicious and classic hot apple cider. Bourbon is the crowning touch for me, but you could use brandy, spiced rum, or tequila.
You’ll need mulling spices for this recipe. You can find my recipe for Homemade Mulling Spices HERE!
24. Apple Cider Sidecar
I love the name, look, and taste of this fall cocktail. And with its combination of apple cider, cognac, and orange liqueur, it’s perfect for celebrating the bounty of the season. I garnished mine with lemon peel.
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25. Pomegranate Rum Punch
If you’re looking for a delicious punch recipe that you can serve from fall into the holidays, look no further than this Pomegranate Rum Punch. This easy-to-make punch is refreshing, sparkling, and tart with a touch of citrus.
That’s a Wrap on Fall Cocktail Recipes!
How many of these IBC fall cocktails have you already tried? Which ones are now on your “must-make” list? Please let us know in the comments.
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I have made several of these recipe and each one has been better than the last! Thank you for putting together this list.
Michael,
Wow, what a list to pick from for fall cocktails,
Thank you!
Susie
I had no idea you had this many cocktail recipes for fall. I’ve tried a couple in the past (all delicious) and can’t wait to try more!