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Fun, Fabulous, Fall Drinks!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Fall is here, and so are some fresh fall drink recipes! Whether you’re having a party, pre-game, or you’re just looking for a new drink to try out, these five cocktails will be sure to spice up your October!

 

Apple Cider Sangria

This recipe is so simple and is guaranteed to be a big hit at any fall festival!

What you need:

1 bottle of pinot grigio

1 cup of club soda

2 and ½ cups of apple cider

½ cup of ginger brandy

3 honey crisp apples, chopped

3 pears

 

Instructions: Combine all ingredients together into one pitcher and stir. Place in refrigerator for at least one hour.

 

Jack-O-Lantern Punch:

Looking for something to spice up your Halloween party or pre-game? The Jack-O-Lantern punch is for you!

What you need:

Four sugar cubes

2 whole cloves

1 pinch of nutmeg

1 ounce of lemon juice

2 ounces of apple juice

3 ounces of club soda

2 ounces of Flor De Cana 7 –year Grand Reserve Rum

Optional: Cinnamon sticks, pumpkin seeds, and apple slices for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve sugar in one ounce of club soda.
  2. Add cloves to mixture and muddle until the sugar is completely dissolved
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients. Make sure you stir after adding each ingredient!
  4. Add ice and stir until the punch has chilled, then strain the punch into a bowl
  5. Add in the final two ounces of club soda
  6. Garnish with apples, cinnamon, etc. then serve!

 

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Bailey’s Caramel Appletini

Do you want something extra sweet this fall? This is the cocktail for you!

Here’s what you need:

1 ounce of Bailey’s caramel Irish Cream

½ ounces Smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka

1 slice of apple

1 teaspoon of caramel

 

Instructions:

  1. Combine Baileys with the Smirnoff and shake with ice
  2. Strain into a martini glass, then garnish with an apple slice and caramel

 

Sparkling Cranberry Rose

For when you’re feeling fancy this Fall!

What you need:

8-10 sugar cubs

1 and ¼ cups of cranberry juice

1 bottle of sparkling rose wine or champagne

8-10 Champagne Flutes

 

Instructions:

Place one sugar cube in the bottom of each champagne flute.

Pour 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice into each glass

Fill each glass with the rose wine or champagne. Enjoy!

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Cinnamon Toast

This recipe is simple and is ready in just seconds!

What you need:

6 ounces of hot apple cider

1 tablespoon of sugar

1tablesoon of cinnamon

1-¼ ounces of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

 

Instructions: Dip your glass into the cinnamon and sugar to create a cinnamon/sugar ring around the top of the glass. Mix hot apple cider and Rum into your glass. Enjoy!

 

We hope you love these super sweet recipes! Her Campus reminds you to please drink responsibly!

 

Sources:

http://cocktails.about.com/od/rumrecipes/r/jackolantern_punch.htm

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/apple-cider-sangria/

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/baileys-caramel-appletini-drinks

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/drinks/sparkling-cranberry-rose/

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/cinnamon-toast-drink-recipes

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/apple-cider-sangria/

 

Meghan Gibbons is a double major in Communications and Political Science in her senior year at Boston College. Although originally from New Jersey, she is a huge fan of all Boston sports! Along with her at Boston College is her identical twin, who she always enjoys playing twin pranks with. Meghan is a huge foodie, book worm and beach bum