9 Fall Drink Recipes To Enjoy By The Fire

The best fall drink recipes are those you can drink on a cozy night, alone or with company. You don’t have to get store-bought drinks to enjoy the fall season. There are plenty of recipes you can try at home that are just as delicious. All it takes is the right ingredients, some time, and a good amount of effort.

Tasty Fall Drink Recipes to Make at Home

No fall dish is ever complete without the right beverage to pair with it. Even if you’re not eating a meal, though, you can always have a drink. Drinks have a peculiar way of warming you up or cooling down, making you feel more relaxed or energized.

Here are the top fall drink recipes you should try next.

1. Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte

When it comes to autumn beverages, pumpkin spice is the name of the game, and this chai tea latte version is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 2 to 4 cardamom pods, optional
• 1/4 of cinnamon stick
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp of masala chai maple syrup or regular maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cup milk of your choice
• Frothed milk
• 1 inch of fresh ginger root, cut into thin slices
• Star anise for garnish (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
• 1 tbsp Masala Chai black tea

Directions:

1. Place the milk in a small saucepan. Add the pumpkin purée, cinnamon, ginger slices, masala chai loose tea, cardamom pods, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Turn the heat off. Strain the mixture into a mug.
4. Using an electric whisk or frother, froth a little milk.
5. Top with frothed milk, cinnamon, and star anise.

2. Thanksgiving Margarita

If you’re looking for fall cocktails, this Thanksgiving margarita is the perfect drink to end a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pear juice
• Lime
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
• 1 1/2 oz gold tequila
• 1 oz Grand Mariner or orange liqueur
• Salt (for glass)
• 2 oz 100% apple cider
• Ice

Directions:

1. Pour a 1/4-inch layer of salt onto a small plate. Run a lime along the rim of your cocktail glass. Flip the glass upside down and press the rim into the salt. Alternatively, simple syrup can help the salt stick to the glass.
2. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with ice and squeeze the remaining lime wedge over the ice.
3. Combine the liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a whole cinnamon stick, and enjoy your Thanksgiving margarita.

3. Masala Chai Latte

You can’t have cozy fall drinks without a masala chai latte, and this recipe will surely be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp maple syrup or other sweetener
• 1/2 tsp Masala Chai extract (optional)
• 1 cup milk
• Small piece of a cinnamon stick (optional)
• 2 tsp Masala Chai black tea

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients and simmer.
2. Remove from heat and strain to remove the tea leaves and cinnamon stick.
3. Froth some milk using a milk frother or electric whisk.
4. Pour the latte into a mug and top with the frothed milk. Serve while still hot.

4. Fall Sangria

For alcoholic autumn drinks, this sangria won’t disappoint.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 apple
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 750 ml bottle sparkling cider or apple cider
• 1/2 orange
• 1 pear
• 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine, such as Rioja
• Optional garnishes: Cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig, remaining orange slices

Directions:

1. Thinly slice the apple, orange, and pear. Place them in a medium bowl. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large pitcher and let it stand for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
3. After 1 hour, pour in the red wine. You can serve it immediately or chill it for up to 3 hours.
4. To serve, fill a glass with ice. Pour sparkling apple cider until the glass is halfway full, then fill the rest with the red wine mixture. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, rosemary, or orange slices. Once you’ve finished the sangria, enjoy the sweetened fruit as a snack.

5. Earl Grey Hot Toddy

If you’re in the mood for warm beverages for fall, this Earl Grey hot toddy hits just right.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 tsp Earl Grey loose-leaf tea
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 2 oz optional spirits (bourbon, brandy, or dark rum are all good choices)

Directions:

1. Bring the apple cider and orange juice to a simmer in a small saucepan.
2. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea, and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Remove the tea.
4. Optionally, add 2 oz of your choice of spirits.

6. Thanksgiving Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

A list of fall drink recipes would be incomplete without Thanksgiving punch, and this non-alcoholic recipe is for everyone.

Ingredients:

• Apple slices
• 8 oz orange juice
• Fresh cranberries
• Orange slices
• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 liter ginger ale
• Cinnamon sticks

Directions:

1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine orange juice, ginger ale, and apple cider. Stir well.
2. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, cranberries, apple slices, and orange slices.
3. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

7. Spiced Cider Lemonade Cocktail

Get your fill of autumn drink recipes with this spiced cider lemonade cocktail that will surely impress.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz whiskey
• 1 part apple cider
• 1 part lemonade
• Pinch of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and optionally garnish the drink with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.

8. Blackberry & Sage Spritzers

Ingredients:

• Ice
• 3 to 4 fresh sage leaves
• Sparkling water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb fresh blackberries
• Extra blackberries and sage leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine the honey and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring as it heats. Once the mixture is about to boil, turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from the burner.
2. Stir in the whole sage leaves and blackberries. Let the berries turn into a pulp in the syrup.
3. Transfer the blackberries and syrup to a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is well combined and uniform in color and texture, including the sage leaves. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. To make the spritzers, fill a cup with ice and add some of the blackberry and sage syrup. Adjusting to your taste, use two tablespoons for a mild spritzer or a quarter cup for a sweeter one.
5. Top with sparkling water, stir, and garnish with extra blackberries and a sprig of sage.

9. Pomegranate Tonics

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
• Ice
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Lime twists, for serving
• 4 cups tonic water, chilled
• 2 tbsp honey, preferably wildflower

Directions:

1. In a small jar, whisk together the boiling water, honey, and pomegranate molasses until well blended.
2. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice, then add 2 tablespoons of the syrup to each glass.
3. Pour about 1/2 cup of tonic water into each glass. Stir until well-combined before adding the remaining tonic water.
4. Garnish with lime twists and serve.

Beverages to Enjoy

The right drink can serve as the perfect companion to your meal. Whether it’s a hot toddy or a fall sangria, you’ll find a drink that suits your taste. This autumn season, strap in for cozy nights by the fire with these fall drink recipes.

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