Today is officially the first day of fall and what better way to ring in a new season than with festive seasonal cocktails! There’s something here for everyone, from easy, three ingredient drinks to classic cocktails reimagined. Find drinks made with apples, pears, ginger and honey and spirits ranging from rye whiskey to Chilean pisco.
Classic Cocktails
The Salty Dog is a classic cocktail made with gin, grapefruit juice, and a salted rim. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a hot summer afternoon when you’re looking for something quick and easy. Disclosure: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links. This means that if you click through and make a purchase, I will …
The Brandy Alexander is a classic, creamy dessert cocktail that blends brandy (or cognac) with crème de cacao (a chocolate liqueur), cream, and a garnish of freshly grated nutmeg. If you love chocolate or creamy drinks, the Brandy Alexander is for you! This cocktail was originally made with gin, but this variation with brandy helped to …
The Gibson is a Martini variation that’s made with gin and dry vermouth and garnished with a cocktail onion. The umami flavors of the pickled onion make for one satisfyingly savory martini. What’s the difference between a Gibson and other martinis? The Gibsons served today are characterized by the addition of a cocktail onion garnish. …
The Whiskey Smash is a refreshing vintage cocktail commonly made with bourbon, lemon, mint, and sugar. This casual variation on the Mint Julep adds citrus and other seasonal fruit for an easy warm weather cocktail. What is a Smash? If you search for a Whiskey Smash recipe, you’ll come across a variety of interpretations, but …
The Gold Rush is a beautifully simple, modern whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, and honey. The Gold Rush is basically a Whiskey Sour made with honey syrup instead of simple syrup (and without foam or bitters). You could also think of it as a Bees Knees made with whiskey and served on the …