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:
- Dissolve sugar in one ounce of club soda.
- Add cloves to mixture and muddle until the sugar is completely dissolved
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Make sure you stir after adding each ingredient!
- Add ice and stir until the punch has chilled, then strain the punch into a bowl
- Add in the final two ounces of club soda
- 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:
- Combine Baileys with the Smirnoff and shake with ice
- 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/