Sip Your Way Into Fall With These Autumn Inspired Cocktails

Forget the pumpkin spice latte, it’s all about these autumn inspired options.

Spiced Chai & Maple Punch: (Crafted by John Henderson of The Happiest Hour)

Brockmans Berry Fresh. (Courtesy Photo)

1 part Apple Cider

1 part Hard Cider

1 part strong Chai Tea

3/4 part Lemon Juice

3/4 part Maple Syrup

2 parts Water or Sparkling Water

2 dash fees West Indies Oange Bitters

Apple Slices, for garnish

Lemon Slices, for garnish

Cinnamon Sticks, for garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients in punch bowl and ladle into cups over ice.

Brockmans Berry Fresh:

2 oz. Brockmans Gin

1 oz. Lejay Lagoute Triple Sec

.75 oz. Lemon Juice

1 oz. Cranberry Juice

1 bar spoon of Allspice Dram

Frozen Winter Berries, for garnish

Directions: Shake all ingredients together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker; strain into a tumbler of crushed ice layered with frozen winter berries then top with a little more crushed ice. Garnish with a few more frozen winter berries.

Sailor Jerry Ginger Apple Punch. (Courtesy Photo)

Sailor Jerry Ginger Apple Punch:

1 1/2 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

2 parts Sour Mix

1 part Apple Juice

1 part Ginger Syrup

Pinch of Ground Cinnamon

Apple Slice, for garnish

Directions: Add ingredients into mixing glass, add ice, shake, strain over ice into a rocks glass and garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Hudson Maple Old Fashioned:

2 parts Hudson Maple Cask Rye

1/2 teaspoon good-quality Maple Syrup

2-3 dashes (to taste) Aromatic Bitters

Apple Slice, for garnish

Cinnamon Stick, for garnish

Directions: To an Old Fashioned/rocks glass, add maple syrup and bitters, then ice and Maple Cask Rye. Stir until well-chilled and garnish with a couple thin slices of freshly-sliced apple and a cinnamon stick.

Hudson Maple Old Fashioned. (Courtesy Photo)

Autumn Spritz:

2 parts Owl’s Brew Mulling Spices, (chilled)

2 parts Sparkling Wine, (chilled)

Directions: Combine ingredients into a wine glass and gently swirl to combine.

Autumn Spritz. (Courtesy Photo)

The Great Maple Pumpkin:

1 1/2 parts Sugar Island Spiced Rum

1 part Maker’s Mark® Bourbon

1/2 part Maple Syrup

1 Egg White

1 parts Pedro Ximénez Sherry

1 Spoonful Pumpkin Puree

1 part Cream (or Half and Half)

Pumpkin Spice, for garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients and dry shake, add ice and shake again; strain in a lowball and garnish with pumpkin spice.