Cozy cocktails: 27 sips for sweater weather

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As the leaves begin to turn and a crisp chill fills the air, there’s no better way to embrace the cozy vibes of fall than with a delicious array of seasonal drink recipes. Whether you’re savoring the comforting flavors of apple cider and pumpkin spice or indulging in warm and spicy cocktails, these drinks will keep you toasty all season long. Get ready to sip, savor and celebrate the flavors of this magical season.

A cup of apple cider with cinnamon sticks and apples.
Homemade Apple Cider. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Boozy Butterbeer

A mug of harry potter beer with a wand and a scarf.
Boozy Butterbeer. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Homemade Butterbeer is a delightful treat for Harry Potter fans, especially during Halloween. Made with vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, this butterscotch cocktail is both delicious and easy to prepare at home, ensuring it will delight guests at your party.
Get the Recipe: Boozy Butterbeer

Caramel Macchiato

An Iced Caramel Macchiato on a white surface next to a green dish towel.
Caramel Macchiato. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Refreshing and crushable, the Iced Caramel Macchiato is simple to make at home. You can add as much caramel drizzle as you like with this Starbucks copycat drink!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Macchiato

Bourbon Slush

A Bourbon Slush garnished with orange slice and striped blue straw.
Bourbon Slush. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Bourbon Slush is an effortless yet crowd-pleasing choice for hot summer days. Made with a blend of iced tea, orange, lemon, and bourbon whiskey, it’s a refreshing frozen cocktail that can easily serve a group.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon Slush

White Russian

A rocks glass with a cream cocktail on a black coaster.
White Russian. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The White Russian is a classic and creamy coffee cocktail that’s worth knowing. Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, it delivers a serious punch of flavor. Whether you enjoy it as an after-dinner drink or
Get the Recipe: White Russian

Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

Rosemary sprigs stick out of a gold-rimmed glass with a bubbly cocktail inside.
Rosemary Champagne Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Rosemary Champagne Cocktail, garnished with a sprig of rosemary, is a bubbly and bright choice suitable for toasting year-round. Its sparkling and herbal qualities make it a versatile and delightful beverage option.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

Coffee Coke Float

A glass bottle of coke is poured into a sundae glass with white and red striped straws, coffee beans and an ice cream scoop scattered round the glass.
Coffee Coke Float. Photo credit: Feast + West.

You can step up the classic Coke Float with a hefty scoop of coffee ice cream and a splash of Kahlua to make it an adult treat.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Coke Float

Salted Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

A person holding an apple cocktail.
Salted Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The Salted Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail is a standout fall drink. It offers a unique twist on traditional apple cider by combining sweet and salty elements, with a touch of caramel, making it a favorite at autumn gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

Espresso Martini

espresso martinis in coupe glasses on a gold tray.
Espresso Martini. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Espresso Martini is known for its smooth and luscious texture, making it the ultimate after-dinner drink. With just four ingredients—fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, vodka, and simple syrup—it’s a classic dessert cocktail that provides a delightful end to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Espresso Martini

Apple Cider Margaritas

An apple margarita with an apple and cinnamon stick garnish and a cinnamon sugar rim.
Apple Cider Margaritas. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Apple Cider Margaritas are the perfect companion for taco nights during the fall season. Crafted with tequila, maple syrup, fresh apple cider, lime juice, and a cinnamon sugar rim, these sweet cocktails offer a warm and inviting blend of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Margaritas

Cinnamon Whiskey

Two jars of cinnamon whiskey with cinnamon sticks on a plate.
Cinnamon Whiskey. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Infusing your own spiced cinnamon whiskey is the best way to celebrate fall. This warm and inviting whiskey can be mixed into your favorite bourbon cocktails, but it also can be enjoyed as shots, if you dare!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Whiskey

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients for a caramel apple mimosa sit surrounding the finished cocktail on a white background.
Caramel Apple Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Caramel Apple Mimosa is an ideal choice for fall because it combines the comforting flavors of apple cider and caramel vodka with the effervescence of champagne, creating a decadent and seasonal mimosa treat.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Mimosa

Whiskey Ginger

A gray and white dish towel wraps around a half of a lime, a gold spotted glass, a gold spoon and cocktail jigger and a Seagram's Ginger Ale.
Whiskey Ginger. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Whiskey Ginger Cocktail is a spiced, well-balanced drink that’s perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. With its combination of lime juice, bourbon and ginger ale, it provides a satisfying mix of sweetness, tartness and spiciness.
Get the Recipe: Whiskey Ginger

Maple Old-Fashioned

A maple old-fashioned next to a jar of maple syrup.
Maple Old-Fashioned. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This Maple Old-Fashioned Cocktail is a delightful fall take on the classic bourbon drink. Using real maple syrup and spiced bitters, this cocktail embodies the taste of autumn in a glass.
Get the Recipe: Maple Old-Fashioned

Apple Cider Mimosa

Champagne being poured into a glass of apple cider.
Apple Cider Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Step up fall brunches with a round of apple cider mimosas! These sparkling, bubbly cocktails feature spiced apple cider and a cinnamon sugar rim for the ultimate fall brunch drink.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Mimosa

Pumpkin Spice Mule

A drink with cinnamon sticks and pumpkins in a copper cup.
Pumpkin Spice Mule. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Pumpkin Spice Mule is a perfect fall drink as it blends the quintessential autumn flavor of pumpkin spice syrup with ginger beer, vodka, and spices, resulting in a refreshing and delightful sipper.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Mule

Honey Lemon Whiskey Sour

A cup of apple cider with cinnamon sticks and apples.
Honey Lemon Whiskey Sour. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Honey Lemon Whiskey Sour offers a unique twist on the classic whiskey sour, replacing lime juice with lemon and sugar with local honey, resulting in a refreshing and satisfying happy hour drink that’s perfect for any season.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Whiskey Sour

Apple Cider Sangria

An inviting glass of apple cider sangria placed near rosemary and cinnamon sticks.
Apple Cider Sangria. Photo credit: Feast + West.

For an extra-inviting fall gathering, consider serving a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria. This crowd-pleasing drink combines white wine, brandy, apple cider, ginger beer, and spices to capture the essence of apples and the fall season.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria

Instant Pot Spiced Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine inside wine glasses with fresh rosemary.
Instant Pot Spiced Mulled Wine. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Instant Pot Spiced Mulled Wine captures the essence of fall with its aromatic spices and flavors. It’s a warm and comforting choice for gatherings or quiet evenings, making it an excellent fall beverage option.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spiced Mulled Wine

Coffee Old-Fashioned

A glass of coffee cocktail with ice and coffee beans on a plate.
Coffee Old-Fashioned. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Coffee Old-Fashioned is a perfect fall choice, as it combines the rich flavors of coffee and whiskey in a spirit-forward cocktail that’s ideal for the season.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Old-Fashioned

Black Russian

two black Russian cocktails with a red kitchen towel.
Black Russian. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Black Russian is a dessert-like cocktail that’s both delicious and easy to make. It features a prominent coffee flavor and is essentially a White Russian without cream, making it a delightful choice for any time of year.
Get the Recipe: Black Russian

Coffee Soda

Coffee Soda. Photo credit: Feast + West.
Coffee Soda. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Cool down and perk up with a refreshing Coffee Soda. This vanilla-flavored coffee drink is sweet and bubbly, making it a delicious afternoon pick-me-up on days when you don’t want to drink a hot coffee.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Soda

Homemade Apple Cider

A honey lemon whiskey sour cocktail sits with several of its ingredients with a cocktail jigger on a teal dish towel in background.
Homemade Apple Cider. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Making your own stovetop apple cider with real apples, spices, and a hint of citrus is an excellent choice for the fall season. It not only warms you up but also fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma that adds to the overall fall ambiance.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Apple Cider

Chocolate Old-Fashioned Cocktail

an old-fashioned with a chocolate sauce rim.
Chocolate Old-Fashioned Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Chocolate lovers will adore the Chocolate Old-Fashioned cocktail. Made with their favorite bourbon, a hint of zesty orange, and plenty of chocolate flavor from chocolate liqueur, bitters, and garnishes, it’s a velvety and sweet whiskey cocktail that’s perfect for sipping after dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Apple Pie Old-Fashioned Cocktail

A rocks glass with large square ice cube and golden liquid is garnished with a cinnamon stick and apple slice. Around it on a white background sit apples, cinnamon sticks and sprigs of red berries
Apple Pie Old-Fashioned Cocktail. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with a spiced apple simple syrup, apple cider, and your favorite bourbon, this Apple Pie Old-Fashioned has all the comfort of apple pie. Full of fall flavors, this one is perfect for any cocktail hour this season.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Bloody Derby

closeup of garnishes on a Bloody Mary.
Bloody Derby. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This sweet-and-savory twist on a Bloody Mary features whiskey, creating a delightful balance of tomato flavor with the richness of bourbon.
Get the Recipe: Bloody Derby

Cape Codder

A red cape cod cocktail with ice sits in a gold rimmed glass. Another glass with the same crimson cocktail sits behind on a cutting board. Whole cranberries and whole limes are scattered around both drinks.
Cape Codder. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Cape Codder, also known as the Vodka Cranberry drink, is a fruity and refreshing option for fall. While delicious on its own, you can enhance its flavor by adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice to achieve a balanced taste.
Get the Recipe: Cape Codder

Tootsie Roll

two tootsie roll cocktails on a white background with a bowl of tootsie roll candies.
Tootsie Roll. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Tootsie Roll cocktail is a refreshing and fun choice for those with a sweet tooth. Made with just root beer and coffee liqueur, it captures the exact taste of the Tootsie Roll candy.
Get the Recipe: Tootsie Roll

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