Still Drinking Old Fashioned? Try These 20 Autmn Cocktails Instead!

1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Add the Angostura bitters and a splash of water.
3. Muddle the sugar and bitters until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the whiskey and stir to combine.
5. Fill the glass with ice cubes and stir again.
6. Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass.
7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add 2 oz of rye whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds, or until well-chilled.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange or lemon twist.

1. Combine ingredients - In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
2. Dry shake - Shake the mixture without ice to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
3. Add ice - Fill the shaker with ice and shake again until well-chilled.
4. Strain - Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish - Add a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the foam, and garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.

1. Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice
2. Add equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to the glass
3. Stir the ingredients together with a bar spoon until well combined
4. Garnish with an orange peel or slice

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a champagne flute.
4. Top with champagne and gently stir to combine.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

1. Prepare the glass:

• If desired, moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lemon wedge and dip it into sugar to create a sugared rim.

2. Combine ingredients:

• In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of cognac, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

3. Shake and strain:

• Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.

4. Garnish:

• Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass or drape it over the rim.

1. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with a few drops of water until dissolved
2. Add the rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, and ice to the mixing glass
3. Stir the mixture until well chilled
4. Rinse a chilled Old Fashioned glass with absinthe, discarding the excess
5. Strain the whiskey mixture into the prepared glass
6. Express the lemon peel over the drink and discard or place it in the glass as garnish

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour 2 oz of dark rum over the ice.
3. Top with 4 oz of ginger beer.
4. Add 0.5 oz of lime juice.
5. Gently stir to combine.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge.

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice
2. Add the whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth
3. Stir well until chilled
4. Strain into a chilled glass, either a coupe or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass
5. Garnish with an orange or lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on top

1. Preheat an Irish Coffee glass by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Then, empty the glass.
2. Add 1 tbsp of brown sugar to the glass.
3. Pour in 1.5 oz of Irish whiskey.
4. Fill the glass with 6 oz of hot coffee, leaving about half an inch of space at the top.
5. Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Gently pour the whipped cream over the back of a spoon, so it floats on top of the coffee.
7. Do not stir the whipped cream into the coffee. Enjoy the drink by sipping the coffee through the layer of cream.

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add 1.5 oz of Scotch whisky and 0.75 oz of Drambuie.
3. Stir the mixture until well chilled.
4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

1. Chill a rocks or old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice and water. Set aside for a few minutes.
2. Measure 50ml of vodka and 20ml of coffee liqueur.
3. Empty the chilled glass and add the vodka and coffee liqueur.
4. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
5. Optional: Add ice cubes if desired.
6. Garnish with a cherry or a lemon twist, if desired.

1. Prepare honey-ginger syrup:
   • Combine equal parts honey and water in a saucepan
   • Add thinly sliced ginger and simmer for 10 minutes
   • Strain and let cool
2. Build the cocktail:
   • In a shaker, combine blended Scotch whisky, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup
   • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
3. Strain and serve:
   • Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice
   • Float the Islay Scotch on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon
   • Garnish with a piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice
2. Add 2 oz of Scotch whisky
3. Add 1 oz of sweet vermouth
4. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
5. Stir the mixture until well chilled
6. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass
7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange twist

1. In a mixing glass, combine the cognac, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters
2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube
4. Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry

1. In a heatproof glass or mug, combine the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice.
2. Pour the hot water into the glass, stirring until the honey is dissolved.
3. Add the cinnamon stick and cloves to the glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.

1. Prepare honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and warm water, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow to cool.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Garnish with a grapefruit twist or cherry, if desired.

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and egg white.
2. Perform a dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda water and gently stir to combine.
6. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the following ingredients:

• 2 oz Canadian whiskey
• 0.5 oz maple syrup
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 1 cup of ice

2. Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist or a sprig of mint, if desired.

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the apple juice, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and gin.
3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
4. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
5. Drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the top.
6. Garnish with an apple slice and blackberries.

1. Chill the Glass: Place your Old Fashioned glass in the freezer to chill.
2. Mix Ingredients: In the chilled glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon with 0.5 oz of fig syrup.
3. Add Bitters: Drop in 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
4. Stir: Gently stir the mixture to combine the flavors.
5. Add Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
6. Garnish: Twist an orange peel over the glass to express its oils and then drop it into the drink.

1. In a shaker, combine whiskey, pear juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
2. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist and a dash of Angostura bitters on top.

1. Chill a highball glass.
2. In a shaker, combine:
   • 2 oz vodka
   • 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
4. Strain into the chilled glass.
5. Top with 2 oz of tonic water.
6. Add 2 drops of orange food coloring and stir gently.
7. Garnish with an orange twist or a cinnamon stick.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

To craft the Red October, you'll need to:

1. Chill a cocktail glass.
2. Pour 0.5 oz of each ingredient into a shaker filled with ice.
3. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
4. Strain into the chilled glass.
5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

1. Chill your cocktail glass.
2. Combine 1.5 oz of apple brandy, 0.5 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup in a shaker.
3. Add a sprig of thyme and ice cubes.
4. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
5. Strain into the chilled glass.
6. Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

1. In a shaker, combine the dark rum, pumpkin puree, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
5. Grate a pinch of nutmeg over the top.
6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add 1 oz of grenadine.
3. Pour in 1.5 oz of lemon juice.
4. Measure and add 4.5 oz of Scotch whisky.
5. Shake the mixture vigorously.
6. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

1. Combine Ingredients
   • In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces of Laird’s applejack, 1 ounce of fresh apple juice, 1/2 ounce of cinnamon syrup, and 1/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2. Add Bitters
   • Add a dash of The Bitter Truth aromatic bitters.
3. Shake
   • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
4. Strain
   • Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Garnish
   • Garnish with a fresh apple slice.

Kentucky Dream Cocktail Preparation:

1. Pour 2 oz of bourbon, 0.5 oz of vanilla extract, 0.5 oz of apricot brandy, 1 oz of apple juice, and 2 dashes of aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
2. Fill the mixing glass 2/3 full with ice cubes.
3. Stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with an apple slice or a vanilla pod and serve immediately.

1. Combine 15g of fine salt and 15g of maple sugar in a small bowl.
2. Frost a margarita glass by rubbing the rim with a lime wedge, then immediately dipping it in the salt and maple sugar mixture. Set aside.
3. In a blender, blend 45ml of tequila, 8ml of whisky, 10ml of pure maple syrup, the juice of ½ a lime, and 250g of ice cubes for 8 to 10 seconds.
4. Pour the blended mixture into the frosted glass.
5. Garnish with the second lime wedge.

1. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice cubes.
2. Pour 2 oz of Clementine Vodka over the ice.
3. Add 1 tsp of Pumpkin Spice.
4. Top with 1 oz of Ginger Beer.
5. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
6. Garnish with two orange slices and a cinnamon stick.

1. Chill Glasses: Place two martini glasses in the freezer to chill.
2. Prepare Whipped Cream: Line a small tray with parchment paper and dollop whipped cream onto it. Freeze for 30 minutes.
3. Mix Cocktail: In a shaker, combine vanilla vodka, aged rum, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, half-and-half, pumpkin pie spice, and ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
4. Serve: Strain into chilled martini glasses, top with a piece of frozen whipped cream, and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters to the shaker.
3. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
5. Top with IPA beer.
6. Stir gently to mix.
7. Garnish with an apple slice or a cinnamon stick, if desired.