45 Fall Cocktails For Something A Little Stronger Than A PSL
- 1/46
45 Fall Cocktails For Something A Little Stronger Than A PSL
The Pumpkin Spice Latte may be the queen of fall, but that doesn't mean we're forgoing cocktails entirely. From pumpkin-flavored mixes to apple cider-infused brews, these fun fall drinks will make you want to put on a cozy sweater and watch the leaves change. For even more seasonal ideas, try these delicious pumpkin drinks and spiked apple cider cocktail recipes. And cocktails are best served with seasonal apps or desserts!
Emily hlavac green - 2/46
Drunken Pumpkin Latte
Sometimes a regular pumpkin spice latte just won't cut it. This boozy version is the perfect celebration of all things Fall.
Get the Drunken Pumpkin Latte recipe.
Laura Rege - 3/46
Apple Cider Mojitos
Mint + cider might sound weird, but it's surprisingly refreshing! If you want to take it in a more autumnal direction, try rosemary or thyme instead.
Get the Apple Cider Mojitos recipe.
Brandon Bales - 4/46
Pecan Pie Martinis
These martinis might look innocent, but trust us, they pack a punch. If you're looking for a slightly more tame holiday cocktail, check out another one of our favorites: our classic mulled wine.
Get the Pecan Pie Martini recipe.Emily Hlavac Green - 5/46
Classic White Russian
The Dude (and I) abide by this delicious cocktail every home bartender needs to know. Tastes like a chocolate boozy milkshake and only three easy ingredients you likely already have on hand. If you love this, try our pumpkin spice white Russians next!
Get the White Russian recipe.Parker Feierbach - 6/46
Dalgona Martini
Dalgona or whipped coffee is now the coolest thing to top all of your drinks with. Try it on top of this simple Baileys martini for an instant pick me up. Want to whip more drinks? We rounded up all of the best whipped drinks!
Get the Dalgona Martini.Andrew Bui - 7/46
Nutty Irishman
The sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.
Get the Nutty Irishman recipe.
Lucy Schaeffer - 8/46
Boozy Screamsicle Shakes
Getting excited for Halloween? Bring everyone to the yard with these delicious (and boozy) shakes. And if you're obsessed with all things creamsicle? You GOTTA try our creamsicle cheesecake.
Get the Boozy Screamsicle Shakes recipe.
Park Feierbach - 9/46
Poison Apple Cocktails
This drink is allllll about the edible glitter, available here. (We're OBSESSED.) Be warned: the glitter needs to be seriously mixed up in order to have the crazy swirl-y effect, so if you don't have a cocktail shaker, try a blender!
Get the Poison Apple Cocktails recipe.Parker Feierbach - 10/46
Mulled Wine
Making this mulled wine couldn't be easier: Combine a bottle of red wine with some orange slices, warm spices, honey, and brandy, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. THAT'S IT. We like using dry varietals like Merlot, Malbec, or Cabernet Sauvignon. But really, your favorite bottle, whatever it may be, should work!
Get the Mulled Wine recipe.
Parker Feierbach - 11/46
Apple Cider Mimosas
Mimosas are the brunch cocktail. However, as the weather gets colder we all start looking towards more comforting, autumnal flavors, there is something weird about drinking a bright, citrusy cocktail. This is the perfect, fall twist on the classic and gives you another reason to celebrate the season.
Get the Apple Cider Mimosas recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 12/46
Pumpkin Spice White Russians
Your pumpkin spice latte, now all grown up! Whether you just want a fun night cap, or want to have a signature cocktail at Thanksgiving, this one is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Get the Pumpkin Spice White Russians recipe.
Chelsea Lupkin - 13/46
Irish Mule
We love how the oaky, vanilla-y flavors that come from your favorite whiskey are so well complimented by the fresh ginger and lime in a classic Moscow Mule. It’s the perfect slight twist on the classic that will surprise your guests and have them singing your praises (or maybe writing a limerick about you).
Get the Irish Mule recipe.
Lucy Schaeffer - 14/46
Black Magic Margaritas
Looking for a creepy Halloween cocktail? Our classic margarita get an eerie upgrade for the spooky holiday! Your guests won't know what hit them.
Get the Black Magic Margaritas recipe.
Emily Hlavac Green - 15/46
Pumpkin Pie Sangria
We don't know exactly how pumpkin goes with so many things, but we are not mad about it. Especially when it means we can mix up sangria made with pumpkin pie vodka.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Sangria recipe.
Chelsea Lupkin - 16/46
Apple Cider Old Fashioned
When it comes to apple cider we are smitten. It's perfect for cocktails like apple cider sangria and apple cider mimosas and come fall we are adding it to everything, especially this new spin on a classic old fashioned.
Get the Apple Cider Old Fashioned recipe.
Jon Boulton - 17/46
Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria might make you think of warm summer nights and tropical fruits, but this apple-based cocktail will have you ready for fall. Here, we went for a white wine sangria, rounded out with spicy ginger beer and sweet apple cider.
Get the Apple Cider Sangria recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 18/46
Apple Pie Moonshine
Prohibition may be over, but we still plan on making our moonshine. This fall-flavored version is like an apple pie in a glass (or a shot glass).
Get the Apple Pie Moonshine recipe.Emily hlavac green - 19/46
Apple Cider Slushies
Apple cider slushies are the perfect thing to keep in your freezer for an icy-cold anytime treat. You could even take these to the next level by making a homemade apple cider and impressing everyone.
Get the Apple Cider Slushies recipe.Parker Feierbach - 20/46
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot buttered rum is essentially the OG butter beer. They both are golden, richly sweet and have that beautiful head that will give you a silly mustache when drink it. Add in rum, butter, sugar, ice cream, and healthy dose of cinnamon and you've got heartwarming wintertime magic in a glass.
Get the Hot Buttered Rum recipe.
Park Feierbach - 21/46
Drunken Peanut Butter Cups
These martinis use Reese's Pieces to infuse the vodka so that they taste just like your favorite peanut butter cup. This takes a chocolate martini to a whole new level.
Get the Drunken Peanut Butter Cups recipe.Parker Feierbach - 22/46
Apple Pie Sparklers
Feeling bubbly? Moscato, sparkling cider, and vanilla vodka make an incredibly fun, easy-drinking sparkler to enjoy all season long. .
Get the Apple Pie Sparklers recipe.
Jon Boulton - 23/46
Bourbon Milk Punch
This boozy milkshake (with its caramel rimmed glass) might seem tame, but it packs a serious punch. Mixed with bourbon and honey it's a rich and creamy dream of a cocktail. If you love this, try out our red wine milkshakes next!
Get the Bourbon Milk Punch recipe.
Emily Hlavac Green - 24/46
Apple Pie Vodka
Got a ton of apples from your last apple picking excursion? Mix up a batch of this as a cute homemade holiday gift and your friends will be singing your praises.
Get the Apple Pie Vodka recipe.
Jonathan Boulton - 25/46
Mudslide Cocktail
A glass rimmed with chocolate and filled with a creamy drink of vodka, Baileys, and Kahlua is our idea of a dessert cocktail. It's more than just an excuse to have booze for dessert, but it's the only one we need. Try it with our Mini Baileys Cheesecakes!
Get the Mudslide recipe.Emily Hlavac Green - 26/46
Maple Bourbon Old-Fashioned
We love mixing up fresh takes on an old fashioned. Does that make it a "new fashioned"? We're not sure, but we do know you'll love how maple syrup adds tons of depth in this sweet spin.
Get the Maple Bourbon Old-Fashioned recipe.
Ethan Calabrese - 27/46
Crème Brûlée Martini
These martinis taste just like a crème brûlée with very little effort. Be sure to keep the caramel in the freezer until you are ready to serve. The caramel will eventually melt into your drink making it extra indulgent.
Get the Crème Brûlée Martini recipe.Parker Feierbach - 28/46
Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour
We crave cranberry cocktails all season long and this is our go-to cocktail this holiday season. It's warm and spicy from the whiskey and ginger beer, but refreshing and tart from the cranberry and citrus.
Get the Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour recipe.Erik bernstein - 29/46
Baileys Coffee Slushies
This super-boozy shake uses cold-brew ice cubes, so it won't get diluted, no matter how long it takes you to get to the bottom of the glass! Shakes not really your thing? Our Irish coffee is sure to hit the spot.
Get the Baileys Coffee Slushies recipe.Parker Feierbach - 30/46
Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
All the flavor of your favorite snickerdoodle cookie, but with a little extra buzz. Caramel vodka and a caramel rim make this drink seem impressive, but it couldn't be easier to shake up.
Get the Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini recipe.Hearst Owned - 31/46
Chocolate Martini
This martini is the perfect combination of boozy and sweet for an after-dinner treat. We love topping ours with shaved chocolate, a pinch of cocoa powder, or even adding a crushed Oreo rim.
Get the Chocolate Martini recipe.Parker Feierbach - 32/46
Espresso Martini
This buzzy 90's throwback has surged in popularity the last few years and we are all the happier (and more caffeinated) for it. We love it as a pre-game drink to keep us going all through the night.
Get the Espresso Martini recipe.Erik bernstein - 33/46
Tiramisu White Russians
Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent drink.
Get the Tiramisu White Russians recipe.Joel Goldberg - 34/46
Fireball Sangria
Kick your red wine sangria up a notch with some Fireball. The cinnamon whiskey is the perfect transition into fall cocktails. If you can't find blood oranges, use cara cara or more navel oranges!
Get the Fireball Sangria recipe.Parker Feierbach - 35/46
Appletini
Apple schnapps brings sweet-tart green apple flavor, while a splash of calvados (apple brandy) gives it a fiery kick. Warning: These babies are STRONG, so don't plan on going anywhere after consuming. 😂
Get the Appletini recipe.Parker Feierbach - 36/46
Amaretto Sour
For cocktail lovers who like a whiskey sour but want something a bit nuttier, this is the perfect drink. Amaretto Sour is also the ideal cocktail for anyone who loves tiramisu, since the classic Italian dessert often includes amaretto.
Get the Amaretto Sour recipe.Lucy Schaeffer - 37/46
Werther's Hot Toddies
A hot toddy is the perfect drink for those crisp, chilly nights. Add a Werther's candy to your next cup for extra caramel flavor and it'll make the drink even better to cuddle up with.
Get the Werther's Hot Toddies recipe.Emily hlavac green - 38/46
Hot Toddy
A hot toddy is one of our favorite drink to sip on when you're feeling under the weather or on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Best part is? You almost definitely have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Change things up and make an apple cider version complete with caramel that is perfect for fall!
Get the Hot Toddy recipe.Jon Boulton - 39/46
Boozy Butterbeer Punch
The famous Harry Potter-themed drink, Butterbeer, gets a boozy upgrade thanks to vodka. We solemnly swear we are up to no good when we have one of these.
Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe.Parker Feierbach - 40/46
Pumpkin Pie Punch
Got some leftover cans of pumpkin pie mix? Mix it into this deliciously fun boozy punch and you just might prefer this over regular ol' pumpkin pie.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Punch recipe.Ethan calabrese - 41/46
Salted Caramel-Apple Cider
It's a joyous union of two beloved fall flavors: Salted caramel and apple. If you really want to go all out, try serving them in apple cups. Can't find caramel vodka? You can use regular vodka and garnish the drink with a caramel drizzle.
Get the Salted Caramel-Apple Cider recipe.Ethan calabrese - 42/46
Zombie Cocktail
Though the name might make you think of all things spooky, the Zombie is a citrus-forward Tiki cocktail that will have you thinking about a day at the beach before you think of an invasion of the undead. Legend says that the first person who tried this strong cocktail felt like a zombie for days afterward. But after we drink a Zombie? We mostly want to hustle to the nearest pool party!
Get the Zombie Cocktail recipe.Ethan calabrese - 43/46
Harvest Punch
Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you it more than works. For a small, but just as rowdy brunch, make our Caramel Apple Mimosas instead.
Get the Harvest Punch recipe.Parker feierbach - 44/46
Big Apple Manhattan
This Manhattan uses apple brandy to give it a fruity twist. It's a strong enough drink to handle any and all holiday hustling, and is perfect served with any of our apple desserts.
Get the Big Apple Manhattan recipe.Emily hlavac green - 45/46
Brown Sugar Old Fashioned
A little brown sugar makes this classic cocktail extra warm and cozy, adding a hint of caramel and makes this drink feel anything but old fashioned. It's the only way we like to make it now!
Get the Brown Sugar Old Fashioned recipe.Emily hlavac green - 46/46
Irish Coffee
Coffee cocktails are the ideal double hit of caffeine and booze straight to the system, perfect for the start or end of the night. Irish coffee is one the most classic coffee mixed drinks that just requires a combination of sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and (of course) whipped cream. It's cozy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make.
Get the Irish Coffee recipe.Ethan calabrese