Drinks on Us! These Fall Cocktail Recipes Bring Out the Best Flavors of the Season

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The best way to warm up this fall is with a cocktail, whether it's a hot toddy, spiced cranberry punch, or sparkling seasonal spritz. Because the nights are longer, there's more opportunity for nighttime festivities to play out — festivities that include boozy beverages, of course. Whether you're looking for something to sip on while you're cozying up by the fireplace or you're planning on enjoying a day in the orchards, there are more than a few fun fall cocktails that you can choose from.

Read ahead for the best drink recipes that make the most of autumnal fruits and flavors, and embrace the very best tastes of the season. Cheers!

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Apple Cider Moscow Mule
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Apple Cider Moscow Mule

Complete with a fresh fall twist, this apple cider Moscow mule is crisp, refreshing, and reinvigorating. The apple cider mixed with the vodka and ginger beer will take your taste buds to a whole new world.

Get the recipe: apple cider Moscow mule

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Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned
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Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

Perfect for a chilly night in, this cozy cocktail is made with homemade spiced-chai simple syrup, warm bourbon, and a touch of vanilla. Add fresh citrus fruit slices to garnish.

Get the recipe: vanilla chai old fashioned

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Pomegranate-Campari Bourbon Cocktail
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Pomegranate-Campari Bourbon Cocktail

If you want a drink, this cocktail is for you. Made with Campari, bourbon, and dry vermouth, you'll get the buzz you were looking for.

Get the recipe: pomegranate-Campari bourbon cocktail

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The Knickerbocker
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The Knickerbocker

If you're in the mood for a rum-based drink, look no further than the knickerbocker. It's sweet and refreshing, and will also fit in with any autumnal display you have. Cheers to that!

Get the recipe: the knickerbocker

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Spiced Pomegranate Apple-Cider Mulled Wine
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Spiced Pomegranate Apple-Cider Mulled Wine

Flavored with pomegranates and apple cider, this mulled wine makes the most of fall's beloved produce. Just add Tempranillo and mulling spices to make it complete.

Get the recipe: spiced pomegranate apple-cider mulled wine

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Spiced Cranberry Punch
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Spiced Cranberry Punch

Who could turn down this red-hot punch? Concocted with homemade cranberry juice, this cocktail is so refreshing. Choose between vodka or gin as your base, and let the drinks start flowing!

Get the recipe: spiced cranberry punch

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Spiced Pumpkin Pie Martini

Spiced Pumpkin Pie Martini

Nothing screams "fall" more than pumpkin spice, and this recipe proves it! Made with one part vanilla vodka, three parts pumpkin liqueur, two parts horchata liqueur, and two parts milk, not only is this drink good, but it's also so creamy. Add a sliver of pumpkin pie on the martini glass for best results.

Get the recipe: spiced pumpkin pie martini

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Boozy Apple Cider a La Mode
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Boozy Apple Cider a La Mode

If you're craving a warm slice of apple pie but only have liquor, you're in luck! This mulled cider is made with bourbon, vanilla liqueur, and fresh whipped cream, and tastes just as good (if not better) than a slice of pie.

Get the recipe: boozy apple cider a la mode

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Prosecco Cranberry Mimosa
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Prosecco Cranberry Mimosa

Spice up the traditional mimosa by adding cranberries to the mix. Not only will this make your drink look more sophisticated, but it will also give it a tangy zest.

Get the recipe: Prosecco cranberry mimosa

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Sparkling Champagne Sangria
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Sparkling Champagne Sangria

Fizzy and festive, this Champagne sangria will be a fan favorite in no time. Cranberry juice and oranges give it a refreshing kick, while the bubbles from the Champagne make it ultra luxe.

Get the recipe: sparkling Champagne sangria

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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon White Russian
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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon White Russian

Imagine: it's a cold windy night and you're curled up by the fire reading. You're in the mood for a warm drink, but can't think of which one exactly. Then, you realize that you want something that's equal parts sweet and boozy. Meet: the brown sugar and cinnamon white Russian.

Get the recipe: brown sugar and cinnamon white Russian

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Hot Honey Toddy
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Hot Honey Toddy

Warm up with the help of this honey-infused hot toddy. It's light and simple, while also letting you indulge in the sweet flavors of honey.

Get the recipe: hot honey toddy

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Cranberry Spritz
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Cranberry Spritz

Give your favorite spritz a seasonal twist when you add cranberries to the mix. The semibitter taste of the cranberries and Aperol work effortlessly with the bubbles from the Champagne.

Get the recipe: cranberry spritz

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Caramel Apple Pie Moscow Mule
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Caramel Apple Pie Moscow Mule

After a day of apple picking, you'll be yearning for this sweet mule. Caramel vodka and apple cider work together to make this a fall favorite.

Get the recipe: caramel apple pie Moscow mule

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Pomegranate Vanilla Sparkling Wine
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Pomegranate Vanilla Sparkling Wine

With only a couple ingredients, this sparkling wine can be made in minutes. Just place pomegranate juice and vanilla extract in Champagne glasses, and top them off with wine. Your work here is done!

Get the recipe: pomegranate vanilla sparkling wine

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Honey-Roasted Pear Sparkling Cocktail
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Honey-Roasted Pear Sparkling Cocktail

Light and sweet, this sparkling cocktail is a dream. It's comprised of sparkling wine and Champagne, and then blended with a honey-roasted pear puree, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of vanilla. Yum!

Get the recipe: honey-roasted pear sparkling cocktail

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Bourbon Apple-Cider Punch
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Bourbon Apple-Cider Punch

Add a kick to your apple cider when you whip up this boozy recipe. With only four ingredients (Champagne, apple cider, ginger ale, and bourbon), you'll be making this more often than not.

Get the recipe: bourbon apple-cider punch

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Sparkling Apple-Cider Sangria
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Sparkling Apple-Cider Sangria

If you're still trying to hold onto the last bits of summer, make this sparkling sangria to get you through. It features some of summer's finest fruits, as well as fall's beloved apple cider.

Get the recipe: sparkling apple-cider sangria

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Cranberry Apple Sangria
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Cranberry Apple Sangria

Sangria fans, this one's for you! Put the perfect autumnal spin on the summer recipe by adding cranberries, apples, oranges, cinnamon, and cloves to the mix, and enjoy!

Get the recipe: cranberry apple sangria

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Bourbon and Honey Apple-Cider Cocktail
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Bourbon and Honey Apple-Cider Cocktail

Your taste buds will jump for joy when they taste this sweet cider cocktail. Bourbon is paired with honey, cinnamon, and fresh apples to make every sip even better than the last.

Get the recipe: bourbon and honey apple-cider cocktail

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Cranberry Jell-O Shots
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Cranberry Jell-O Shots

Looking to spice up your night? These Jell-O shots will do the trick. Made with cranberry cocktail juice, cranberry Jell-O mix, and orange vodka, you'll be tossing these back in no time.

Get the recipe: cranberry Jell-O shots

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Pumpkin Spice White Russian
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Pumpkin Spice White Russian

It's not really fall if you're not sipping on pumpkin-spice-flavored drinks, right? This sweet concoction will have you coming back for more, so be sure to make extra.

Get the recipe: pumpkin spice white russian

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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine
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Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine

Warm, flavorful, and festive, you can't go wrong with mulled wine. To make this recipe, simply add wine, cider, honey, orange zest, and orange juice to a slow cooker or stovetop pot. Add spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise, and cook on low for 30 minutes to an hour. The spiced aroma will fill your home and remind you that fall really is the best season of the year.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker mulled wine

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Pear and Ginger-Sage Cocktail
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Pear and Ginger-Sage Cocktail

Trust us when we tell you that ginger makes this drink come to life! This cocktail is light and refreshing, while also offering a zest that's hard to compete with.

Get the recipe: pear and ginger-sage cocktail

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Salted-Caramel Apple Cocktail
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Salted-Caramel Apple Cocktail

Enjoy a cozy autumnal night in when you sip on this salted-caramel libation. It's made with fresh apples, apple cider, salted-caramel vodka, and sweet apple peppers. Yes, please.

Get the recipe: salted-caramel apple cocktail

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Spiced Apple Margarita
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Spiced Apple Margarita

Turn margaritas into a fall treat when you make these delicious drinks. Fresh lime, agave, cinnamon, and apple cider work together to make these exciting with every sip.

Get the recipe: spiced apple margarita

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Pumpkin Pineapple Cocktail
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Pumpkin Pineapple Cocktail

If you've never tried pumpkin and pineapple together, now is your chance! This delectable drink is comprised of a mixture of pumpkin purée, pineapple juice, dark rum, and spices.

Get the recipe: pumpkin pineapple cocktail

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Cherry and Ginger Prosecco Spritz
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Cherry and Ginger Prosecco Spritz

If you want to impress your fellow cocktail drinkers, whip up this easy-to-make drink. All you have to do is lightly muddle some cherries and squeeze an orange slice into each glass. Stir in a dash of orange Italian aperitif and ginger beer, and then top the glasses with Prosecco. Everyone will be cheersing to your cocktail-making abilities in no time.

Get the recipe: cherry and ginger Prosecco spritz

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Pumpkin Spice Margarita
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Pumpkin Spice Margarita

What do you get when you mix pumpkin spice with tequila? This mouthwatering libation! It's tasty, sweet, and like nothing you've ever had before.

Get the recipe: pumpkin spice margarita

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Apple Butter Old Fashioned
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Apple Butter Old Fashioned

Rich and elegant, this old fashioned recipe will wow everyone who tries it. Just combine apple butter, apple cider, bourbon, and bitters in a cocktail shaker, and you'll be sipping on your new favorite drink all season long.

Get the recipe: apple butter old fashioned

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Apple Cidercar
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Apple Cidercar

The apple cidercar — a riff on the time-honored sidecar cocktail — is a fun way to incorporate autumn's quintessential beverage into a spirited libation. Rim the glass with sugar, and cheers to fall's sweetest flavors.

Get the recipe: apple cidercar

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Apple Cider Hot Toddy
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Apple Cider Hot Toddy

You can't go through fall without drinking a hot toddy! This recipe is as good as it gets, so be sure to make extra.

Get the recipe: apple cider hot toddy

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Apple-Citrus Champagne Cocktail
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Apple-Citrus Champagne Cocktail

Apples, orange, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and sweet sparkling wine make this drink ultra refreshing. Add apple slices to garnish, and feel free to nosh on them after you've finished your drink.

Get the recipe: apple-citrus Champagne cocktail

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Caramel Pear Cider
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Caramel Pear Cider

Warm up from the inside out when you indulge in this fruity drink. Hard pear cider, apple cider, caramel, pear liqueur, and spices are mixed together to make a drink you won't soon forget.

Get the recipe: caramel pear cider

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Elderflower-Sage Gin Cocktail
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Elderflower-Sage Gin Cocktail

Sage leaves are all the rage when it comes to this twisted cocktail. Made with gin, St-Germain, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup, it's already on its way to the cocktail hall of fame.

Get the recipe: elderflower-sage gin cocktail

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Spiced Cider Lemonade Cocktail
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Spiced Cider Lemonade Cocktail

If sweet drinks aren't really your thing, this tangy twist will be your saving grace. Made with lemonade, apple cider, and whiskey, you'll love the mixture of flavors.

Get the recipe: spiced cider lemonade cocktail

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Clementine, Whiskey, and Wine Cocktail
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Clementine, Whiskey, and Wine Cocktail

Get ready to cheers to the freshest cocktail yet. Made with clementine simple syrup, lemon, and cherries, this colorful drink will be a smash.

Get the recipe: clementine, whiskey, and wine cocktail

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Pumpkin Mojito
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Pumpkin Mojito

It might sound odd, but this festive fall take on a classic Cuban cocktail — the mojito — is wonderfully balanced and quite refreshing. The pumpkin doesn't overpower the drink; instead, it enhances the flavor of the rum, mint, and lime. Since rum is the only spirit, select a high-quality one like Pusser's dark rum.

Get the recipe: pumpkin mojito

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Bourbon and Honey Ginger Pear Cocktail
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Bourbon and Honey Ginger Pear Cocktail

Simple and seasonal, this cocktail pairs well with a good book and a lazy night at home. Combined with fresh pear slices and rich bourbon, you'll want to have this on tap all season long.

Get the recipe: bourbon and honey ginger pear cocktail

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Fall Poisoned-Apple Cocktail
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Fall Poisoned-Apple Cocktail

Show off your cocktail-making skills when you concoct this sinfully good drink. Brandy, apple juice, and rich spices make it one to remember.

Get the recipe: fall poisoned-apple cocktail

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Spiked Crockpot Apple Cider
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Spiked Crockpot Apple Cider

Apple cider and cinnamon sticks are a fall pantry staple, which is why this drink is a must. Let the juice simmer in a crockpot for a couple hours for best results.

Get the recipe: spiked crockpot apple cider

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Cranberry Vanilla Gin Spritzer
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Cranberry Vanilla Gin Spritzer

Gin and vanilla balance each other out effortlessly in this fruity spritz. The tang of the cranberries and orange bitters only make this drink even more exciting for your taste buds.

Get the recipe: cranberry vanilla gin spritzer

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Whiskey and Apple Brandy Cocktail
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Whiskey and Apple Brandy Cocktail

Looking for something strong and sweet? This drink is all you need. Whipped cream, chocolate, and good-quality whiskey turn this cocktail into a true delight.

Get the recipe: whiskey and apple brandy cocktail

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Cranberry Margarita
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Cranberry Margarita

Tangy and crisp, these cranberry margaritas will go fast. We suggest garnishing with mint if you really want to make the flavors come to life.

Get the recipe: cranberry margarita