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When the summer is truly over and fall is making the air crisp, it’s time to whip up some seasonal cocktails. Easy to make and a real joy to sip, this collection of fall cocktails includes all kinds of delicious flavors. Coffee lovers will enjoy the pumpkin spice whipped dalgona coffee, while the bright orange colored Thanksgiving punch is a must-make for the holidays. Habanero ginger apple cocktails are perfect for spice fans, or perhaps you’d prefer to sip on a chocolate cake shot (now you really can have your cake and drink it too!)
Maple Apple Whiskey Sour

Smooth whiskey pairs up with sweet apple cider and maple syrup, zingy fresh lemon juice, and frothy egg white to make this Canadian take on the classic whiskey sour recipe. With just 5 ingredients, along with ice and apple slices for an attractive garnish, you can rustle up this tasty maple apple whisky sour recipe.
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Apple Pie Jello Shots
Apple pie jello shots taste just like old fashioned apple pie, but this is the drinkable version! They’re flavoured with cinnamon whiskey and topped with whipped cream and apple pie spice. Apple pie whiskey jello shots are simple to prepare and you can make as many of these as you want, ahead of time, for any gathering or party.
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Mulled Wine Fireball Jello Shots
Mulled wine Fireball jello shots make a great Christmas cocktail and will help any holiday or Christmas party go with a swing. Mulled wine has always been a festive alcoholic beverage. This Fireball jello shot recipe takes it up another notch though, adding jello to thicken the shooters up and add a fruity flavour. They make a tasty change from the usual hot toddies and eggnog recipes.
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Spiced Pineapple Hot Buttered Rum Toddy
A delicious hot spiced rum beverage, this spiced pineapple hot buttered rum is perfect for fall and winter, when the weather gets cooler. It’s a rum toddy which is ideal as a holiday cocktail, and you’d better double up on all the ingredients. That’s because everyone will insist on a second glass!
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Festive Holiday Cranberry Margarita
A cranberry margarita makes a great Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail. The yummy combination of silver tequila and triple sec, along with seasonal favourites like cranberries and edible fall flowers, results in a very festive cranberry drink that everyone will adore. Add this cranberry cocktail to your party drink list this holiday season.
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Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch
Cranberry orange prosecco punch is a fun Fall or Thanksgiving cocktail. The orange and cranberry flavours make it festive and fruity, while the prosecco gives it a wonderful amount of fizz. Thanksgiving punch is a great festive drink to serve to guests or you could simply make a pitcher to enjoy over the Thanksgiving period.
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Eggless Coquito Con Dulce De Leche – Puerto Rican Rum Eggnog
Eggless coquito con dulce de leche is a Puerto Rican rum eggnog with rich, creamy flavours. With the festive period getting ever closer, what could be better than coconut eggnog cocktail? This homemade coquito recipe without eggs combines the tropical flavours of Puerto Rico with the timeless charm of eggnog. Cheers! Or should I say ‘Salud!’
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Tasty Apple Cider Mojito – Autumn Cocktail
The first time I heard about apple cider mojito, I was intrigued. After all, mojitos are usually refreshing combinations of lime, rum and mint with some club soda and sugar. Apple cider has a very different flavour profile and is fruity, sweet and rich. This Autumn cocktail with cider brings the best of both worlds into one glass though. This boozy cider recipe will be a Fall favourite.
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Salted Butterscotch White Russian – Fall Cocktail
A salted butterscotch white Russian is a tasty fall cocktail using butterscotch schnapps and coffee liqueur. For me, a Kahlúa white Russian is the best autumn cocktail! This cocktail is typically sweet, but with the salty element of the butterscotch it really dials up the flavour.
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Apple Pie à la Mode Cocktail with Fireball Whisky and Vanilla Vodka
Apple pie is always comforting and yummy and cocktails are always fun. This recipe combines the best of both worlds resulting in the best ever apple pie à la mode cocktail. Now you can get your fill of apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and more wonderful flavours in every sip. This heady cocktail with fireball whisky and vanilla vodka packs a real punch!
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Thanksgiving Punch
With apple cider, soda and whiskey, this punch is perfect for the holidays. Your guests will be extra grateful for this tasty and easy boozy punch!
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Mulled Wine
Mix wine, brandy, honey and fruit to make this mulled cider. It is wonderful warm or cold, and is a great drink to make to offer refreshments to a crowd.
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Holiday Spice Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail
If you want a cocktail that is fancy enough for a holiday, but not too much work to mix, try this one. It is juicy and sweet and has a wonderful bourbon kick.
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Cranberry Clementine and Rosemary Cocktails
If you want to make a fruity cocktail that works well for any of the fall or winter holidays, check out this option. It has juicy clementines, fresh cranberries and a kick of rosemary simple syrup to make an easy and unforgettable drink to share with your guests.
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Habanero Ginger Apple Cocktails
This cocktail is so flavorful! It has juicy sweet apples, a refreshing ginger vibe and a spicy pepper that might make you sweat! Make this for a blustery fall day to spice things up with a dark rum drink that is delicious and different.
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Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail
Serve up a Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail this New Year’s Eve! This cranberry juice cocktail features tart unsweetened cranberry juice and spicy ginger beer, is a flavorful mixed drink to serve to individuals or a crowd. You can also swap ginger beer for ginger ale, to make a mocktail for the kids. With options to make this drink as tasty as possible, it’s perfect for both adults and children!
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Old Fashioned
You can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail like an old fashioned! This recipe is easy to mix and it has the perfect blend of sweet, heat and bitters. Make an old fashioned on a chilly fall night for a sippable drink that will help you feel cozy.
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Fig and Sage Cocktails
This cocktail is cozy, delicious and perfect for fall. Grab some figs and blend them to add to a cocktail. The fruit pairs well with sage for a unique and yummy flavor that is perfect for sipping by the fire.
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Chocolate Cake Shot
If you want a rich, decadent and delicious shot to share, then check out this recipe. It tastes exactly like cake in liquid form for a fun addition to any event or party. You are going to love the rich chocolate flavor in every sip.
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Apple Cider Martini
It isn’t really fall until you have had an apple cider martini! Make this easy vodka drink after a trip to the orchard for a seasonal and sippable cocktail.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.