By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 2, 2022
These fall cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate the season! Autumn brings in chilly nights and the start of holiday parties, so you’ll need an alcoholic drink or two. These easy fall cocktail recipes feature the flavors of the season (apple, pumpkin, warm spices, and more), and they’re all so delicious!
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Best Cocktail Recipes for the Fall
When autumn arrives with its chilly nights, most of us start craving warm and cozy drinks! We’ve got all the pumpkin recipes and apple-filled desserts , but we want those delicious flavors for our cocktails too.
These fun and festive fall cocktails are all just perfect for the season. They’re filled with your favorite fall flavors and spices, like apple cider, pumpkin, cinnamon, and more. Find warm and comforting alcoholic drinks, as well as some classic cocktails with a seasonal twist.
There are plenty of autumnal cocktail ideas and mixed drinks to choose from, and they’re all so easy to make! Find drinks for two, or big batch recipes for a whole crowd. These will take you right into the holiday season, so let the festivities begin!
Apple Cider Margaritas
Apple Cider Cocktails
You can’t start fall without apples! These juicy, sweet, and flavorful fall-themed cocktails put a spin on traditional apple cider. Some are warm and cozy, others are perfectly chilled, but all are so good!
- Apple Cider Margaritas : Make a margarita extra festive with this recipe. Maple syrup and apple cider give it the fall twist it needs.
- Apple Cider Hot Toddy : This warm whiskey cocktail is a fall favorite thanks to its mix of honey and lemon, and now apple cider!
- Apple Cider Mojitos : You only need 4 ingredients to make these delicious apple-flavored mojitos! Better yet, this fall cocktail recipe makes a whole pitcher.
- Caramel Apple Sangria : White wine, caramel vodka, cider, ginger ale, and more combine to create this incredibly tasty sangria.
- Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail : Cinnamon apple cider, a caramel apple simple syrup, and champagne mix together to make a fizzy and flavorful drink. It’s great for holidays and celebrations of all kinds.
- Apple Pie Vodka : Make that plain old vodka taste just like apple pie! It’s easy to infuse with apples and cinnamon, then you can use it to make a delicious spritzer, and lots of other good cocktails.
- Apple Pie Moscow Mule : The addition of cider and apple pie vodka make this moscow mule extra fun for autumn.
- Apple Pie Drink : This beautiful fall cocktail idea is filled with the flavors of apple, pear, and ginger. It’s so easy to make, and so refreshing!
Fall Sangria
Cozy Fall Cocktails
When that cold autumn air comes in, you’ll need a easy cocktail to keep you cozy after dinner. These comforting flavors are sure to please, whether you’re curled up on the couch or hosting a party!
- Fall Sangria : Honey bourbon, ginger, and warm spices turn this white wine sangria into a festive fall drink!
- Orange Cranberry Bourbon Smash : If you’re looking for a cocktail to pair with those savory holiday meals, this is the answer! Bourbon, ginger ale, cranberry, rosemary, and more create the most delightful drink.
- Homemade Irish Cream : Make your own Irish Cream for a sweet and creamy whiskey drink. It’s so comforting in the evenings, perfect for an after dinner drink!
- Salted Caramel Eggnog : Eggnog is the creamiest and comfiest of drinks for chilly nights. This salted caramel version is extra perfect for fall, and the (optional) addition of rum gives it an extra kick.
- Orange Bourbon Slush : This autumn cocktail may be icy, but the spices from the tea mixed with bourbon create a surprisingly cozy drink.
Pumpkin Pie Punch
Pumpkin-Flavored Cocktails
Pumpkin spice season doesn’t stop with pumpkin lattes and desserts. These pumpkin-y cocktails are so perfect for parties and autumn evenings.
- Pumpkin Pie Punch : This cold punch alcoholic punch is the best thing to serve up on Halloween and Thanksgiving, or any seasonal party. So easy and so fun!
- Pumpkin Whiskey Smash Cocktail : A pumpkin simple syrup, pumpkin pie spice , and whiskey come together to create this fun fall cocktail. It’s always a smash!
- Hot Pumpkin Cocktail : Swap that slice of pumpkin pie for a cozy drink that tastes just like it! This creamy cocktail is so warm and comforting.
- Slow Cooker Spiked Pumpkin Hot Chocolate : This pumpkin hot chocolate is so rich, creamy, and warming! Made in a Crockpot, spiked with vodka, and it makes a big enough batch to serve a small crowd.
- Pumpkin Pie Jello Shot : Prep for Thanksgiving or a Halloween party with these easy-to-make jello shots! They look just like mini pumpkin pies, so they’re perfectly festive.
Homemade Spiced Rum
Warm Spiced Drinks
A hot cocktail comes in handy during the fall and winter season. These drink recipes are all warm, simple, and perfectly-spiced. There’s plenty of cinnamon, ginger, and more to go around!
- Homemade Spiced Rum : Turn a regular old bottle of rum into a well-spiced drink! Just add cinnamon, cardamom, orange peel, and some other delicious ingredients to create the perfect winter or fall alcoholic drink.
- Crockpot Apple Cider : Caramel, apple, cinnamon, oranges, and more cook together in a Crockpot to create a deliciously hot drink.
- Spiked Chai Tea : If you enjoy a hot cup of spicy chai, then you’re going to love this recipe with a little bourbon added into the mix. Warm, flavorful, and so comforting!
- Mulled Wine Margarita : If you love margaritas but want something a little more seasonal, this mulled wine is for you! All those warm spices will create something both cozy and refreshing.
- Hot Cranberry Apple Spiced Cider : This beautiful cider recipe adds lots of cranberries for a festive fall twist. It makes enough for a crowd, so it’s perfect for parties!
Apple Butter Old Fashioned
Classic Cocktails for Fall
These classic cocktails with a twist make them just perfect for Autumn, winter, and the holiday season. Keep it simple! These drinks never disappoint.
- Apple Butter Old Fashioned : Turn that old-fashioned cocktail into an apple-flavored dream! Apple butter and apple cider create the perfect flavor!
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian : Turn this classic cocktail recipe into a creamy fall dream with the addition of pumpkin spice!
- Cranberry Margaritas : The addition of cranberry and honey ginger to this pitcher cocktail recipe makes them extra tasty!
- Pomegranate Moscow Mule : This classic ginger beer cocktail gets an upgrade with the addition of pomegranate juice and pomegranate-flavored vodka. It’s fruity, fresh, and zingy!
- Skinny White Russian : A classic white russian is delicious, but this skinny version is even better!
- Stovetop Bloody Mary : Bloody Marys have a great savory flavor that I just love in the fall season, especially with holiday meals or brunch. They’re so easy to make on the stovetop, so make up a batch for everyone!
Now that you have all these great fall cocktails to choose from, you’ll never run out of festive drink recipes to make. Seasonal, simple, and beyond delicious!
More Cocktail Recipes
Still looking for the perfect cocktail for fall? Try these other seasonal drinks, sangrias, and margaritas to find what you’re looking for!
30 Festive Christmas Cocktails
12 Sangria Recipes
35 Refreshing Summer Cocktails
Classic Margarita + 28 Margarita Recipes
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
