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    Home » Cocktails » 15 Flavorful Fall Cocktails to Make This Season

    Published: Aug 27, 2022 · Updated: Aug 27, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    15 Flavorful Fall Cocktails to Make This Season

    Best fall cocktails and drinks to make for sweater weather.
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    Fall Cocktails from Cupcakes and Cutlery.

    This time of year, making easy cocktails at home just feels right. If you're wondering what are some fall cocktails that are delicious and perfect for making in your own kitchen, you'll love these drink ideas.

    Delicious fall cocktails to make at home.

    They have the best seasonal flavors and are great for when the weather starts to cool down.

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    • The Best Fall Cocktails to Make for Friends
    • Fall Drinks to Sip While Wearing a Sweater
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    The Best Fall Cocktails to Make for Friends

    Fall drinks usually embrace the warm spices of the season and while they might be served over ice, they offer a sense of coziness.

    If you want to be in your jammies, chances are your friends do too! Fall is the perfect time to have your girlfriends over and chat over a cocktail.

    Keeping things casual makes everyone more comfortable. These easy recipes come together fast, making them perfect for a cozy fall evening in.

    I've included some of my own favorite cocktails to make at home as well as delicious fall cocktail ideas from some of my favorite bloggers.

    These fall cocktails are also great for Thanksgiving and any Friendsgiving party you are planning to throw.

    Fall Drinks to Sip While Wearing a Sweater

    Fall is my favorite time to invite people over for some tasty cocktails. It's the perfect time of year to bring in some new flavors and spices and play around with easy recipes!

    1

    Pumpkin Moscow Mule Recipe

    There is no better cocktail idea than a Pumpkin Moscow Mule! The pumpkin-flavored rum make this super simple to make!

    2

    Apple Pie Cocktail Pitcher Drink

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    It's your favorite fall dessert in drink form! Make a pitcher and invite your girlfriends over for some quality hang time including a little Bravo watching. A sweet garnish of a cinnamon stick and apple slice makes it cute too.

    3

    Cranberry Pear Rum Cooler Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.thelittlekitchen.net

    I LOVE pears in cocktails and it's pretty rare to find it! This yummy rum cooler uses pears and cranberry to create a great fall drink idea!

    4

    Bourbon Moscow Mule Recipe

    With the addition of sage, this Bourbon Moscow Mule is a great holiday drink to serve! If you're a fan of a traditional Mule, you'll love this whiskey version!

    5

    Fall Bourbon Cocktail

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    This yummy fall cocktail uses only 4 ingredients to create a delicious drink with Bourbon. The flavors really shine through this easy sipper.

    6

    Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

    Photo Credit: www.momtrends.com

    Apple cider and bourbon are the perfect cocktail pairing for this time of year. This simple recipe is great for cocktail making beginners and for those who LOVE apple cider.

    7

    Caramel Appletini recipe

    Photo Credit: celebrationsathomeblog.com

    A Caramel Appletini sounds like something I need to try right now! It’s a little sweet with just a hint of sour, and the blend really does taste like a caramel apple. 

    8

    Apple Pumpkin Spice Cocktail recipe

    Photo Credit: celebrationsathomeblog.com

    This easy drink idea is full of seasonal flavors with a little lemon, and the result is this light, refreshing apple pumpkin spice cocktail. This would be terrific to serve for Thanksgiving, or on a Sunday afternoon watching football.

    9

    Fall Moscow Mule Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.thoughtfullysimple.com

    An apple cider mule is right up my alley! I love Moscow Mules and they are the perfect versatile vessel for playing with flavors. Vodka, apple juice, and ginger beer make up the cocktail. Garnish with lime, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick, and you have fall in a cup!

    10

    A Spicy Pear Martini

    Photo Credit: www.besosalina.com

    A spicy Pear Martini sounds like the perfect sipper for having girlfriends over. It starts with making your own infused vodka with spices and pears. It takes a little planning ahead but this vodka will help create the perfect fall cocktail.

    11

    Black Raspberry Gimlet

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    Fruit is also perfect for fall! This yummy gimlet sounds tasty and easy and uses ingredients that are all shelf-stable.

    12

    The Ultimate Fall Sangria Recipe with Blackberries & Apples

    Photo Credit: www.momtastic.com

    The ultimate Fall Sangria is tasty and fantastic for all your fall entertaining. With apple, blackberry and cinnamon, this yummy wine cocktail is great for fall entertaining.

    13

    Pear-Ginger Sparkling Cocktail

    Photo Credit: celebrationsathomeblog.com

    Ginger is one of my favorite ingredients for autumn cocktails. It's a good way to add a little heat and lots of flavor. Prosecco is great for this drink because it’s a dry sparkling wine and pairs well with other sweeter ingredients.

    14

    Easy Kombucha Mimosa Recipe

    Change up your mimosa by swapping out the traditional orange juice and use kombucha instead. It's great for fall brunches or anytime you're feeling a little celebratory.

    15

    Bourbon Champagne Cocktail

    Bourbon, Champagne and Blueberries is never a bad idea! This yummy drink appeals to men and women and is great for people who don't know they love bourbon yet.

    So throw on your favorite sweater, cozy up on the couch with your friends, and sip one of these awesome autumn cocktails. These simple fall cocktails use seasonal flavors and classic techniques to make them super tasty and easy to recreate. 

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    • Vodka Drink Ideas starting at just 2 ingredients and going all the way up to a yummy punch! 
    • If you love wine, you'll love these tasty Wine Cocktail Recipes.
    • The ginger beer makes Moscow Mule variations pretty perfect all year round! 
    • One last pear cocktail idea from my friend Tonya: Pear and Caramel Vodka Cocktail

    Sometimes you know you want to try something new but you don't know what it is. This list of the best fall cocktails to make at home will help you make up your mind! The delicious flavors and easy preparation are perfect for your next autumn happy hour. 

    This post was originally published on October 3, 2018, and has now been updated for clarity.

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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