Give Thanks For These 15 Fantastic Fall Cocktails

Posted by Leslie Wu on October 4, 2017

The delicious crispness in the air deserves the best flavours of fall when composing cocktails. Tart cranberry and sweet apple cider infuse these crafty cocktails, perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy night by the fire.

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Mulled Cider

Put on a pot of this beautifully scented mulled cider and greet your guests with the smells of cinnamon, allspice and cloves — all with an undertone of citrus. Serve it as soon as it warms, or let it simmer to keep the party going. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mulled-cider/17401/" target="_blank">Mulled Cider</a>
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Hot Buttered Rum

A British classic gets a Canadian twist with two Newfoundland ingredients: infamous screech and bakeapples, a tart orange fruit also known as cloudberries. Combined in a mug with unsweetened apple cider, the effect is both warming and invigorating. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/hot-buttered-rum-cocktail/17563/" target="_blank">Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail</a>
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Cedar Sour

Cedar marinated rye, could anything be more Canadian? Flavoured with homemade lemony thyme syrup and topped with foamy egg whites, this variation on the traditional whiskey sour is a stunner. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cedar-sour/15000/" target="_blank">Cedar Sour</a>
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Whisky Apple Cider

A hint of cinnamon pairs perfectly with a touch or two of brandy, this cool-weather sipper that will be sure to warm you from the inside out. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/blog/apple-cider-from-the-hot-plate-2950/" target="_blank">Whisky Apple Cider</a>
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Canadian Winter's Punch

Steeped Earl Grey tea lends a genteel air to a rum punch, redolent with citrus and, unexpectedly, pineapple. Serve with an ice ring for true retro flair. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/canadian-winters-punch/17555/" target="_blank">Canadian Winter’s Punch</a>
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Sweet And Sour Tamarind Drink

A mocktail with a difference, the tangy notes of tamarind will keep non-drinkers from feeling left out. Easy to make ahead, this recipe spikes the tamarind flavour with star anise and cinnamon. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-n-sour-tamarind-drink/9733/" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Tamarind Drink</a>
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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Kick-off your festivities by greeting guests with a warm batch of mulled wine flavoured with citrus and herby rosemary. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-mulled-wine/19728/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Mulled Wine</a>
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The Pitchin’ in Cocktail

Carrot purée delivers a bright orange hue to this big batch cocktail, while ginger syrup packs a thrilling punch. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-pitchin-in-cocktail/13981/" target="_blank">Lynn Crawford’s Pitchin’ in Cocktail</a>
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Slow Cooker Hard Cider

The same great appliance that delivers weeknight stews can also play bartender at your next soiree. Preserve this big batch cocktail’s potency by adding in the gin right before guests arrive. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-hard-cider/20694/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Hard Cider</a>
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Festive Cranberry Cocktails

Not one nor two, but a trio of festive cranberry cocktails. Pick a favourite or offer all and let each guest decide. Whether you feel like fizzy champagne, vanilla vodka or apple cider, brandy and white wine, these three recipes have you covered. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/3-festive-cranberry-cocktails/18813/" target="_blank">Three Festive Cranberry Cocktails</a>
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Mulled Cranberry Clementine Sangria

Looking for a mulled cranberry option? This cross between sangria and mulled wine adds the flavour of cardamom, cranberries, orange liqueur and clementines. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cranberry-clementine-mulled-sangria/19413/" target="_blank">Mulled Cranberry Clementine Sangria</a>
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English Harvest Cocktail

It may have gin and vermouth, but this cocktail stays out of martini territory with the addition of Calvados, Angostura Bitters and orgeat, an almond syrup with a sweet flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/english-harvest-cocktail/17462/" target="_blank">English Harvest Cocktail</a>
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Algoma Apple Martini

Fresh cider is best for this fall take on a classic cocktail. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/algoma-apple-martini/11068/" target="_blank">Algoma Apple Martini</a>
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Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail

A potato cocktail might not have been on our holiday to-do list before we came across this recipe, but when you stop to think about it, there’s really nothing more festive than smoky tequila, cinnamon and a creamy sweet-potato base in a cup. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-pie-cocktail/19411/" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail</a>
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White Hot Chocolate

White chocolate isn’t for everyone, but lovers of this sweet cocoa butter concoction will revel in these two options using one simple base. Adding orange liqueur and candied orange peel takes a turn into creamsicle territory, while a twist on a white Russian heats things up with a crushed chocolate covered espresso bean garnish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-hot-chocolate-2-ways/19118/" target="_blank">White Hot Chocolate Two Ways</a> Leslie Wu is a Toronto-based food and travel writer, editor and explorer. Follow her on Twitter at @leslie_wu.
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