Trending Fall Cocktails

Get ready to celebrate by incorporating these fall cocktails into your reception bar menu. These fabulous drinks help define the season in a unique way, and are sure to have your guests up and on the dance floor in no time at all.

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A Rum Cocktail with Fig & Thyme

No better ‘thyme’ to incorporate the fruits of the season, than adding this fig and thyme cocktail to your celebration’s drink menu. It’s eloquent pink color combined with its unique taste will make your big day all the more memorable within the first sip.

Ingredients

1. In a mixing tin, muddle the figs with the thyme simple syrup.
2. Fill the tin with ice.
3. Add the light rum, apricot liqueur, allspice dram, and lemon juice.
4. Shake well and double strain into coupe glasses. …
5. Garnish with a sprig of freshly cut thyme.

 

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Apple Cider Mimosa

What better way to truly taste fall than an apple cider mimosa? Already a crowd pleaser; this bubbly and flavorful cocktail will make sure to add some zest to your cocktail menu.

Instructions

1. Dip the top of each champagne glass into water and then dip in the sprinkles to coat.
2. Pour each champagne glass 1/2-3/4 full with apple cider.
3. Top with champagne

 

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Pumpkin Pie Martini

Pumpkin pie is not just limited to desert at the end of your thanksgiving dinner. This fabulous themed martini takes our love for the season and crafts it into something a little more fun and festive for a celebration. Your guests will be raving over this cocktail that is too good to only be savored at their grandmothers’ houses.

Instructions

1. Crush graham cracker in a Ziploc bag, or food processor, or food processor until it resembles sand. Stir in the cinnamon and sugar. Line the rim of a martini glass with maple syrup. Dip/roll in the cracker mix. Set aside.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the ice and remaining cocktail ingredients. Shake vigorously until shaker chilled to the touch.
3. Strain and pour cocktail into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick and nutmeg.

 

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Vodka Pear Lavender Lemonade

Vodka and lemonade; there’s no better ‘pear.’ Switch out your cocktail menu from boring to bold with this interesting twist on a traditional drink. The subtle pear incorporates the delicate taste of fall, while the splash of purple from the lavender gives this drink a sophisticated touch.

Instructions

1.Make lavender syrup by boiling 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and lavender in a pot.

2. Turn to low and simmer for 10 mins. Let cool and strain out lavender.
3. Juice pear and strain any pulp.
4. Combine all remaining ingredients into a shaker and shake. Strain into a tall glass with ice.

 

 

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Cranberry and Apple Cider Sangria

Go cran-crazy with this decadent fall approved sangria. This mixture will definitely have your guests up dancing on their feet. They’ll love the fluid mixture of red wine, cranberries, apples, oranges, and honey.

Instructions

1. Combine red wine, apple cider (or pure apple juice) cranberry juice, orange liqueur and honey (or simple syrup) in a large pitcher.
2. Add cranberries and diced unpeeled apples.
3. Serve over ice, if desired, filling glasses ¾ full and topping off with some sparkling water.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a straw.