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12 Must-Try Fall Cocktails to Give Thanks for This Autumn

Posted by Leslie Wu. Last updated on October 7, 2020 by Sharon Miki Chan

The delicious crispness in the air deserves the best flavours of fall when composing autumn cocktails. Tart cranberry, sweet apple and plenty of spices infuse these easy fall alcoholic drinks — making them perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy night by the fire.

  • Mulled Cider
     
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    Mulled Cider

    <p>Put on a pot of this beautifully scented mulled <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/fall-apple-cider-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apple cider</a> and greet your guests with the smells of cinnamon, allspice and cloves — all with an undertone of citrus. Serve this autumn cocktail as soon as it warms, or let it simmer to keep the party going.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mulled-cider/17401/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bobby Flay's Mulled Cider</strong></a></p>
  • Hot Buttered Rum
     
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    Hot Buttered Rum

    <p>Creamy, sweet and spicy — this buttery brew is a perfect fall cocktail recipe with a warming blend of spiced rum, dark brown sugar and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/perfect-pumpkin-spice-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pumpkin pie-themed spices</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hot-buttered-rum/17422/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Rachael Ray’s Hot Buttered Rum</strong></a></p>
  • Cedar Sour
     
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    Cedar Sour

    <p>Cedar-marinated rye — could anything be more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/10-sensational-canadian-cocktails/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canadian</a>? Flavoured with homemade lemony thyme syrup and topped with foamy egg whites, this variation on the traditional whiskey sour makes the perfect fall cocktail.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cedar-sour/15000/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cedar Sour</strong></a></p>
  • Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail
     
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    Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail

    <p>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 <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/superfood-spotlight-best-sweet-potato-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sweet potato</a> base in a cup. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-pie-cocktail/19411/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail</a></strong></p>
  • Spooky Lychee Sangria
     
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    Spooky Lychee Sangria

    <p>For a fall sangria with a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/halloween/photos/halloween-punch-drink-cocktail-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spook-tacular</a> twist, try this red-wine-based recipe that's been spiced up with ginger beer and lychee juice.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spooky-lychee-sangria/22125/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spooky Lychee Sangria</a></strong></p>
  • Hot Mulled Cider
     
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    Hot Mulled Cider

    <p>Craving <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/cozy-canadian-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">something cozy</a>? Warm up your autumn cocktail experience with this comforting spiced mulled cider that's sweetened with a touch of honey.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hot-mulled-cider/17788/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hot Mulled Cider</a></strong></p>
  • Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
     
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    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

    <p>Kick-off your festivities by greeting guests with a warm batch of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/easy-mulled-wine-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mulled wine</a> flavoured with citrus and herby rosemary. This easy fall cocktail couldn't be simpler to prepare, thanks to a smart hack (hint: just throw everything in your <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/life-changing-slow-cooker-hacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">slow cooker</a>). </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-mulled-wine/19728/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slow Cooker Mulled Wine</a></strong></p>
  • Valerie's Irish Coffee
     
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    Valerie's Irish Coffee

    <p>If you're looking to warm up after dinner with a fall drink that's got a creamy kick, this <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/st-patricks-day/blog/the-boozy-history-of-irish-coffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">boozy coffee</a> concoction — topped with a decadent lemon-vanilla whipped cream — is the perfect autumn cocktail to sip.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/valeries-irish-coffee/17975/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valerie's Irish Coffee</a></strong></p>
  • Festive Cranberry Cocktails
     
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    Festive Cranberry Cocktails

    <p>Question: what's better than one cranberry cocktail? Answer: a trio of festive cranberry cocktails to choose from! Pick a favourite — or offer all and let each family or friend decide. Whether you feel like fizzy champagne, vanilla vodka or apple cider, brandy and white wine, these three fall cocktail recipes have you covered.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/3-festive-cranberry-cocktails/18813/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Three Festive Cranberry Cocktails</strong></a></p>
  • Mulled Cranberry Clementine Sangria
     
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    Mulled Cranberry Clementine Sangria

    <p>Looking for the perfect <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/sangria-recipes-for-every-season/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fall sangria</a>? This cross between sangria and mulled wine adds the flavour of cardamom, cranberries, orange liqueur and clementines.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cranberry-clementine-mulled-sangria/19413/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mulled Cranberry Clementine Sangria</strong></a></p>
  • Gobble Gobble Punch
     
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    Gobble Gobble Punch

    <p>This quick and easy fall cocktail is easy to making in a big batch — so you and your family can spend a cozy autumn evening sipping on the flavours of orange, nutmeg and bourbon. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gobble-gobble-punch/22189/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gobble Gobble Punch</a></strong> </p>
  • Canadian Winter's Punch
     
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    Canadian Winter's Punch

    <p>Steeped Earl Grey tea lends a genteel air to a rum punch, redolent with citrus and — unexpectedly — pineapple. Serve with an <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/how-to-make-party-perfect-ice-ring-for-punch-bowl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ice ring</a> to add true retro flair to your fall drinks.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/canadian-winters-punch/17555/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Canadian Winter’s Punch</strong></a></p>
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