We love a good pumpkin spice latte as much as the next person, but there are also spicier, boozier ways to keep warm this fall. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering or just looking for a new cocktail for a quiet Saturday night at home, one of these delightful fall drinks is sure to fit the bill.
Produced by Aimee Nishitoba, Photography by Carmen Cheung, Food Styling by Matthew Kimura, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.
Bartlett Pear Sour Cocktail
This gorgeous fall cocktail is a seasonal version of a sidecar—a century-old drink made with brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice—with a few tweaks. In our recipe, we use a pear liqueur in place of orange and omit the added sugar for a more tart flavour.
Get our Bartlett Pear Sour Cocktail recipe.
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Gin Chaud Cocktail
This warming cocktail is an unexpected twist on the classic French mulled wine, traditionally known as vin chaud. You can use any citrus gin you like and scale it up—punch-style—or down to suit a gathering of any size.
Get our Gin Chaud Cocktail recipe.
Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Recipe by Christine Sismondo; Photo by Christie Vuong; Food Styling by Ashley Denton; Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari
The Coffee Stout Flip Cocktail
Swap the espresso martini for this decadent (but not-too-sweet) coffee cocktail. If you haven’t made a flip before, you might be surprised by the egg, which is used to emulsify the ingredients and create a rich texture.
Get our Coffee Stout Flip Cocktail recipe.
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The Essential Manhattan
This strong, subtly bitter and herbaceous cocktail calls for just three ingredients: rye whiskey (or bourbon), sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
Get our Essential Manhattan recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Pear Mulled Wine Sangria
Mulled wine gets an autumnal update with the addition of pears, clementines and cranberries. It’s the perfect batch cocktail for a chilly day.
Get our Pear Mulled Wine Sangria recipe.
Warm up with a hot toddy! Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Ginger-Rum Hot Toddy
This twist on the classic hot toddy calls for hot tea instead of hot water and ginger syrup in lieu of the usual cinnamon or cloves.
Get our Ginger-Rum Hot Toddy recipe.
