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.
Liqueurs
This variation on the classic Negroni Sbagliato uses the clear bitter liqueur Bitter Bianco in place of the vermillion Campari.
The Yellowjacket is a bright Bees Knees riff that brings a burst of herbal flavor to this classic gin cocktail. Yellow Chartreuse adds sweetness, booziness, and herbal intensity with its complex blend of 130 flowers and other botanicals. What is Chartreuse? Chartreuse can refer to two liqueurs (one green and one yellow), famously made by …
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 This cocktail was originally made with gin, but this variation with brandy helped to …
This tiki-inspired spiced rum and amaro cocktail is named for the Hawaiian way to say ‘Merry Christmas.’ Rum cocktails are perfect for the holidays and this one is a festive blend of spice and citrus. Like many tiki cocktails, the ingredients list here might seem a little involved. But it's well worth the effort. I've …
This post is sponsored by Spirit Hub. Learn more about how Spirit Hub brings craft spirits from independent distilleries to your doorstep here. A Quill is a lesser-known Negroni riff that takes the classic cocktail to the next level with a rinse of absinthe! This is an easy way to experiment with a classic bittersweet cocktail, and …