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Drinks To Be Fall-ing Over

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

Every common white girl, or girl in general, is all over the pumpkin spice latte, campfire mocha, hot apple cider, and other beverages that give them an excuse to Instagram their coffee cup (NOT bashing—I’m guilty myself). I’ve compiled a few concoctions that will have you feeling warm, but in a different way than your latte will.  From beer, shots, drop shots, and mixers…here’s a solid list to get your taste buds craving some holiday inspired beverages while catching a buzz!

21 & under: stick to your latte flavors & apple cider for this season–but of course read ahead to see what’s there to look forward to. 

Angry Ball

Let’s start with the basics, cider beer is a hit among. However, males usually feel like they’re emasculating themselves when they order a Redd’s or Angry Orchard at the nearest pub. However, adding a (chilled) shot of Fireball or Goldschlager to their pint of cider beer, crushes that fallacy. In fact, I guarantee a bud or two will join in on the trend and order an Angry-Ball as well.

Serving: May want to fill pint with ice and pour cider beer over it to make it as cold as possible!

Caramel Apple Shot

The fall season inevitably means consuming caramel apple suckers to your heart’s desire. Why not try that flavor in a shot? It tastes just like the infamous caramel apple suckers we all clog our molars with this season.½ Buttershots (Butterscotch Schnapps)½ Sour Apple Pucker

Serving: Pour in ice filled tumbler, shake & pour.

Cinnamon Spiced Coffee

This one is a drop shot, but you must be a dark beer lover. Using Kahlua, RumChata, and Guinness, it tastes like the cinnamon mocha you just downed.1/3 Kahlua2/3 RumChata

Serving: Chilled in tumbler and poured into shot glass

Low-ball glass 1/3 filled with GuinessDrop & chug QUICK—to ensure 0 curdling

Pumpkin Spice Martini

For all you hard-core fall lovers, here’s a martini recipe that’s Instagram worthy.1 part Vanilla flavored vodka1 part Bailey’s Irish Crème1 part Pumpkin flavored liquorDash of cinnamonDash of nutmeg

Serving: Chill in tumblr with 1 cup of ice, pour in glass & sprinkle with seasonings

If you’re no mixologist, grab a case of Redd’s, Angry Orchard, WoodChuck, Smith & Forge, or a Leinie’s sampler, and we’ll call it even.

Lauren Cleary, commonly known as LC around the WSU campus. She’s a senior, majoring in Mass Communication | Advertising with a minor in Sociology. When she’s not in classes, sleeping through her alarms, or watching Cops, she can be found chatting up some college students and townies bartending at one of the bars on quaint 3rd street. Originally from the burbs of Milwaukee, predictably Lauren enjoys dark beer, beef jerky, and a good patio to eat brunch on… firm believer in there always being a reason for a “cheers”!
Katie is an avid wine connoisseur with an appetite for travel, journaling, a loaded bloody mary and of course, persuading the masses with the help of her PR education. Her current passions reside in creating trendy outfits at T.J.Maxx, rocking her Birkenstocks, finding new Indie artists and daydreaming about backpacking after graduation. She is a firm believer in equality and finding peace within society. She is always down for a fun time, while being fabulous and fierce.