50 Fall Cocktails That Are Cozy, Refreshing and Oh-So-Seasonal

The warm spices in chai tea (think cinnamon and ginger) plus rum make this the ultimate warming cocktail for a cozy fall night.

这是理想的Thanksgiving, but tasty enough that we’re not waiting for November to make one.

Once you’ve made a batch of the spiced rosemary and honey simple syrup, this sipper is easy to stir up.

What makes it aNew York sour? The cozy, warming red wine float on top.

When the cocoa is spiked with Frangelico, bourbon and Irish cream, the kids are not invited.

It’s called a Kentucky mule because it’s made withbourboninstead of vodka. (But don’t skip the pumpkin butter or copper mugs.)

Bonus points if you make your ownapple cider.

This tastes like fall in a glass. Don’t forget the cinnamon sticks for stirring.

This boozy beverage is as simple as simmering apple cider with a few choice spices and divvying it into mugs. An added benefit? Your home will smellamazing.

Think of this as the fall alternative to summer’sAperol spritz.

We like to start ’nog season as early as possible. The booze of choice varies by region, so try it with brandy, cognac, whiskey, rum or our favorite, bourbon.

“Big batch” and “cocktail party” go hand in hand. Instead of playing bartender, pour everything into yourCrockpot(and never look back).

With your handy slow cooker, you can leave this boozy brew on a low setting and it’ll stay warm for hours.

Here’s proof thatsangriais just as fit for fall as it is for summer. (Oh, and there’s brandy in there too.)

It’s as easy to make and easy to drink as the original. Swap the silver tequila for reposado, which is slightly aged, and add cider with the lime juice to fall-ify it.

If you’re more interested in a refreshing fall drink that a warming one, this has your name written all over it. Even better, it contains only five ingredients.

嗯,他们肯定不服务thisat the coffee place down the street.

Fall is officiallyfig season, and the fruit happens to be ideal for this rum, lime and ginger beer concoction.

If you can’t findHoneycrispapple cider, any kind will do (but it’s worth seeking out).

It’s tart, spritzy and just what we want on a cool fall evening. The vodka doesn’t hurt either.

Switching it up from apple cider? This bubbly orange number will do the trick. (Psst: It hasprosecco.)

Mezcal is like tequila’s mysterious cousin whose favorite season is—you guessed it—fall. Paired with sweet cider, it makes a mean autumnal drink.

The best way to enjoy cider? Spiked, in our humble opinion.

This beverage is sweetened with a homemade maple-cranberry simple syrup (swoon). It looks fancy, but it’s actually really easy to make.

If you want your drink to be less sweet, just add more whiskey.

Persimmonsare sweet, bright and just the thing to modernize this classic cocktail. (They’re also in season in late fall.)

Is it really fall if you’re not addingapple ciderto every single drink?

Three words:pumpkin piesyrup.

This is just like a regular old fashioned, but with smoky maple syrup instead of a sugar cube—genius.

Careful, this stuff is potent (and it gets better the longer it sits).

Find your nearest fireside and cozy up with one of these babies.

你不需要一个特殊的场合pop a bottle of bubbly. Add homemade pear-cranberry puree, and it’s like fall in a glass.

It’s cozy, tasty and downright gorgeous. Don’t save it just for a cocktail party.

Further proof that Champagne goes with everything and every season.

We love a fall spin on a traditional cocktail. The homemade cinnamon simple syrup is a breeze to make, too.

Honeycrispsare the ideal mix of sweet, tart, crisp and refreshing, so it’s only natural that they make a stellar drink. This one has ginger beer and vodka for a little kick.

This punch bowl is all dressed up and ready to party.

Grab a bottle ofred wineand a few warm spices and set your timer for 20 minutes.

We think we’ll be drinking this one long after fall is over.

Sure, you could skip the alcohol and make these into mocktails. But a splash of vodka would be welcome too.

It’s only a few ingredients, so you can easily make a single cocktail or a whole batch.

Pairs well with a flannel shirt and a chunky knit throw.

An eggnog lover and a pumpkin lover walk into the bar.

You could use any kind of whiskey you like and this would still be delicious.

Our motto: When in doubt, add bubbles.

It’s like a cross between aHalloween candyand aThanksgiving pie(and we’re not mad about that at all).

If you don’t make a bit of a mess, it means you haven’t drizzled on enough caramel sauce.

Hot toddies might notactuallybe healing, but they taste like a warm hug in a cup.

Wanna know a secret? You can make it entirely ahead of party time.

This calls for fall brunch on the porch.Pecan pie scones, anyone?