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Home » Cocktails » 20 Elegant Fall Cocktails

20 Elegant Fall Cocktails

Published: Sep 14, 2019 · Modified: Jun 24, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

It’s time to start getting excited about Fall cocktails by fire light, hot toddy walks in the park and spiked apple ciders on the stoop with friends! Pumpkin spice, cranberry, pear and maple flavors shaken or stirred into bourbon, whisky and rye, and apple cider spins on our favorite cocktails for Thanksgiving and Halloween parties.

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It’s the tastiest time of year and I’ve picked a few of my Fall favorite cocktail recipes, as well as a few from some of my favorite cocktail chefs who’s recipes I adore. Help yourself to these elegant Fall cocktails!

1. The White Pumpkin Cocktail

The White Pumpkin Cocktail
Want to keep Halloween classy? Try this elegant little vanilla, honey, pumpkin-spiced White Pumpkin Cocktail at your next cocktail party.
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2. The Fall Gin & Tonic

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The Fall Gin & Tonic
This gorgeous Fall Gin & Tonic cocktail from Gastronom is made with apple-infused London Dry Gin. A perfectly seasonal twist on a classic cocktail everyone will love!
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3. The Constant Comment Hot Toddy

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Thanksgiving Hot Toddy
This Thanksgiving hot toddy is made with orange-spiced Constant Comment tea and flavored with just a few cinnamon sticks and cloves.
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4. The Apple Butter Old Fashioned

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The Apple Butter Old Fashioned
The Apple Butter Old Fashioned Cocktail from Simply Happy Foodie is a delicious Fall or Winter cocktail that is made with real apple butter, bourbon, apple cider and a few shakes of bitters. What could be more tempting on a crisp evening by the fire?
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5. The “Blackberry Raven” Lambrusco Cocktail

The Blackberry Raven Cocktail
This Blackberry Raven lambrusco cocktail is a little sparkly, a little sweet and perfect for a spooky Halloween signature! A devilishly dark cocktail that looks so elegant in a punch bowl!
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6. Maple Old Fashioned

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Maple Old Fashioned
The classic Old Fashioned cocktail gets a fall & winter twist with some maple syrup in this Maple Old Fashioned from Sidewalk Shoes. So perfectly balanced and so delicious! With only 3 ingredients, whisky, maple and lemon, it’s a perfectly simple, truly elegant Autumn night cap.
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7. The “Candy Corn” Cocktail

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The Candy Corn Cocktail
If you want to serve fancy cocktails at your halloween party this year, give this sweet little butterscotch Candy Corn Cocktail a shake!
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8. Apple Pear Martini

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Apple Pear Martini
This Apple Pear Martini from Crowded Kitchen is Fall in a cocktail! Apple cider, pear vodka, and fresh apple and pear juice make this martini taste just like apple pie!
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9. The “Tangerine Daisy” Cocktail

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The Tangerine Daisy
This medicinal little cocktail is perfect for when you’re craving a hot toddy, but your fever is a little too high.
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10. A Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

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A Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
This tasty Bourbon Apple Cider cocktail from Neighbor Food is made with bourbon, apple cider and a cinnamon simple syrup that so easy to make, and perfect for your elegant Autumn cocktail parties.
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11. The “Phantom Love Song” Sake Cocktail

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The Phantom Love Song Cocktail
This eerily romantic Phantom Love Song is essentially a French Gimlet that’s smoother, more delicate and perfect for an elegant Halloween party!
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12. The Cranberry Moscow Mule

The Cranberry Moscow Mule
This Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen is the perfect holiday cocktail recipe, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas or 4th of July! Easy to put together, easy to tweak, fun to drink and so delicious! Non-alcoholic version provided.
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13. The “September Heatwave” Cocktail

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The “September Heatwave” Cocktail
If you like your whisky cocktails with a peachy, lemon sweetness and a spicy edge, you’ll love this “September Heatwave.” I used crushed red pepper to give this tasty little cocktail the perfect spicy zing!
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14. The Pumpkin Pie Martini

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Pumpkin Pie Martinis
Move over Pumpkin Spice Lattes because Pumpkin Pie Martinis are my new favorite Autumn drink! This rich, smooth and creamy martini is a deliciously drinkable version of your favorite Fall pie. You’ll love the familiar notes of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon as well as
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15. The Autumn-Spiced Hibiscus Whisky Cocktail

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Autumn-Spiced Hibiscus Whisky Cocktail
This Autumn-spiced hibiscus whisky cocktail is enchanted with your favorite Fall spices and that magical, magenta, cranberry-like hibiscus essence.
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16. The Sage & Fig Cocktail

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The Sage & Fig Cocktail
Make the most of fig season with this enchanting Sage & Fig Cocktail from Burrata and Bubbles. With white rum, Grand Marnier, a beautiful color and hint of sage, this elegant cocktail makes such an original Autumn cocktail party signature.
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17. The “Autumn Afternoon” Whisky Cocktail

The “Autumn Afternoon” Cocktail
This whisky cocktail is like an orchard of apples and oranges on a crispy, sunny afternoon, made with rye, hard apple cider, Grand Marnier and cinnamon. 
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18. The Cranberry Whisky Sour

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The Cranberry Whisky Sour
This lovely Cranberry Whisky Sour cocktail from The Spicy Apron is an elegant, Autumn version of a whisky sour, perfect for sipping by the camp fire or serving at your next cozy cocktail party.
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19. A “Miss Fisher’s Mystery “Cocktail

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The “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” 1920’s Cocktail
Want to make a traditional 1920’s cocktail with a dash of orange, lemon, strawberry, maple and mystery? This “Miss Fisher’s Mystery” whisky cocktail is perfect for a misty, moonlit Autumn’s eve.
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20. Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky

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Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky
There’s nothing more cozy than a hot buttered cocktail in the Fall… especially a Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whisky!  Snuggle under your coziest blanket, turn on your favorite spooky movie and enjoy this incredible Fall cocktail!
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  1. Erie Fisher

    October 30, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I have to know, where did you get your beautiful gold-rimmed coupe glasses?!

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    • Genevieve Morrison

      October 30, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      Food52 😉
      https://food52.com/shop/products/2945-metallic-rimmed-champagne-coupes-set-of-6

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