The cooler weather is upon us now. In most areas, the leaves have fallen off the trees, and we’ve even had our first snow day for school. It seems too early for all of that, doesn’t it? Before we know it, we’ll be having all kinds of gatherings from Thanksgiving to holiday parties.
Need something to warm ya up a little? These tasty Autumn cocktails will do the trick. Embracing the flavors of fall, like apple, caramel, and cranberry. Even better, there are a couple of Autumn Cocktails for a Crowd.
Autumn Cocktails for Cooler Weather
Apple Pie Punch
Apple Pie in a cocktail? Oh yes please! A quintessential Autumn cocktail, this one serves a crowd. This Apple Pie Punch recipe makes enough for 8, and is perfect for a gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Cups Smirnoff Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka
- 2 Cups Apple Cider
- 1 ½ Cups Cranberry Juice
- 8 Cinnamon Sticks (optional)
Directions:
Mix ingredients together, over ice. Serve either as a punch in a punch bowl, or in a glass over ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Kissed Caramel Mule
A modern, fall-ish take on a Moscow Mule, for a perfect Autumn cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Smirnoff Kissed Caramel flavored vodka
- 1.5 oz Ginger Ale
- 1.5 oz Club Soda
- Squeeze of Lime
- Dash of Bitters
Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Serve over ice in a copper mug.
Smirnoff Limelight
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Smirnoff Whipped Cream flavored vodka
- 4 oz Ginger Ale
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- Squeeze of Lime
Directions:
Combine all ingredients, except ginger ale, in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into glass, and top with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Caramel Spiked Cider
This is another Autumn Cocktail for a crowd. This seasonal punch for adults serves 8.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Cups Smirnoff Kissed Caramel flavored vodka
- 4 cups Apple Cider
- 4 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 oz Grenadine
Directions:
Mix ingredients over ice. Serve as a punch in a punch bowl (with ice) or serve in cups over ice.
I want to try all of them! They all sound SO good.
You had me at Apple Pie Punch and it only got better as I read farther- love this collection. I’ll start making some tonight!
I would like the Smirnoff Limelight. It sounds light and refreshing.
Apple pie punch? OMG, that sounds amazing.
All of these cocktails sound so refreshing, warm, crisp, & delicious. I would absolutely love to try them all 🙂
Apple Pie Punch looks like a great drink for me. All these drinks look delicious.
Those look tasty! I’ve got about 12 more weeks until I can enjoy a cocktail!
These all sound so good! I will be making myself some Fall cocktails for sure!
I’m not a big drinker but the Limelight sounds super delicious. I’ll have to give this one a try.
I love all these neat festive cocktails! I might have to try a few out!
Those would be great for holiday get togethers. I think I would like the apple one!
These all sound amazing!! I definitely want to make one this weekend.
Those sure do tasty yummy. I love a nice cocktail.
The Kissed Caramel Mule sounds amazing. I’ve got to try all of these.
I need these in my life. They look so tasty! Yum.
These sounds yummy especially the Apple Pie punch. Can’t wait to try this for holiday!
Oh these sound amazing to me. We often serve a cocktail at holiday parties and these would be perfect. Thanks for sharing
YOU are my girl!! I love the cold weather cocktails! Hey… I’ll pop over and we can do some taste testing!! 🙂