Fall is on the horizon and as the long, hot nights of summer begin to make way for crisp breezes, crunchy leaves and a bounty of colorful, earthy produce, it’s time to shift gears to the cozy flavors of the season with these vibrant and delicious cocktails and spirit-frees.
So put on your warmest sweater, light your favorite candle and mix up something special this autumn season (and as always, please imbibe responsibly)!
Cocktails
Harvest Moon Punch
Cider & Ginger
Featuring tangy sparkling apple cider and spicy Ginger Beer, this low-ABV radler is autumn in a glass.
Gin Pear Collins
We’re all about pears this time of year and love how their sweet earthiness complements the botanicals in the best American gins.
Spiced Vodka Tonic
Infusing whole spices is a fun and easy way to add warmth and complexity to your cocktails. Play around with what you have on hand (cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, juniper berries, etc.) to create your ideal spirit-spicing mix.
Harvest Moon Punch
As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, this festive cranberry-ginger punch helps to warm us from the inside out.
Transfusion
The Transfusion is a golf club staple, but even if you’ve never picked up a golf club, this recipe makes for a uniquely delicious way to transition into cold-weather cocktails. It takes a bit of planning to prepare, but the presentation alone makes it worth the effort.
Spirit-Frees
And The Beet Goes On
Gentiana Italiana
Gentiana is the first gentian-forward tonic water produced in the United States since the late 19th century. This uniquely bittersweet beverage is perfect for fans of classic Italian aperitivo sodas and those looking to treat themselves to a low-sugar spirit-free cocktail.
Spirit-Free Ginger-Apple Mule
Bust out the Mule mugs and celebrate cider season with a cozy spirit-free Mule.
Maple Hibiscus Spritz
Featuring a sweet and savory maple-ginger shrub and stunning hibiscus tea ice cubes, this unique and exciting spritz is the perfect way to ease into fall flavors.
And The Beet Goes On
Feeling fancy? This earthy and refreshing non-alcoholic spritz features bold flavors of beet, cucumber, fennel and grapefruit.
Sin & Tonic
Aromatic star anise, Thai basil and fresh lime make this simple spirit-free sipper an autumnal delight.