5 Cozy Cocktails for Fall

There’s something about fall that invites a slower pace — a little more candlelight, a little more conversation. The right cocktail can set the tone for it all. Think golden hues, hints of cinnamon and citrus, and drinks that feel as inviting as your favorite sweater.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

-2 oz vodka (vanilla vodka if you like it sweeter)

-1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)

-1 oz freshly brewed espresso (or strong cold brew concentrate)

-0.5 oz pumpkin spice syrup

-Dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish

Directions:

1.Fill a shaker with ice.

2.Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and pumpkin spice syrup.

3.Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until foamy.

4.Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

5.Dust lightly with pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.

Apple Cider Spritz

Ingredients:

-3 oz chilled prosecco

-2 oz apple cider

-0.5 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau)

-Cinnamon stick + apple slice for garnish

3 oz chilled prosecco

2 oz apple cider

0.5 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau)

Cinnamon stick + apple slice for garnish

Directions:

1.Fill a wine glass with ice.

2.Pour prosecco, then cider, then orange liqueur.

3.Stir gently and garnish with cinnamon stick + apple slice

Maple Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

-2 oz bourbon

-0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

-0.5 oz pure maple syrup

-Ice + lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

1.In a shaker with ice, add bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup.

2.Shake for 10–15 seconds until chilled.

3.Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

4.Garnish with a lemon twist.

Chai White Russian

Ingredients:

-.5 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)

-1 oz chai concentrate (unsweetened if possible)

-1 oz vodka

-1 oz heavy cream (or milk of choice)

-Star anise for garnish

Directions:

1.Fill a short glass with ice.

2.Pour coffee liqueur, vodka, and chai concentrate over ice.

3.Slowly pour cream over the top for a layered look.

4.Stir gently and garnish with star anise.

Cranberry Rosemary Fizz

Ingredients:

-2 oz gin

-2 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened if you like it tart)

-3 oz tonic water (or club soda for less sweet)

-Rosemary sprig + cranberries for garnish

Directions:

1.Fill a tall glass with ice.

2.Add gin and cranberry juice, stir lightly.

3.Top with tonic water.

4.Garnish with rosemary sprig and cranberries.

As the evenings grow longer, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a drink that feels as comforting as it looks. Whether you’re toasting with friends or winding down by candlelight, these cocktails bring a little autumn magic to every pour. Cheers to sweater weather and good company.