5 Fantastic Fall Date Cocktails

Whip up the perfect end to a delicious date night with these five fantastic fall date cocktails.

In preparation for those family and friend get-togethers that are sure to accompany the Thanksgiving holiday, and for the special fall picnic and dinner dates that we’re planning for the season, we’ve started dreaming of fantastic fall date cocktails that are easy to mix up and sure to impress. If you’ve been dreaming of a delicious fall cocktail, too, then read on for a list of fun and seasonal fall-themed cocktails to make the season festive!

Caramel Apple Martini

2 ounces Apple Cider

2 ounces Caramel Vodka

1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

Sliced fresh apple, caramel, and/or cinnamon sugar for garnish

Rim your martini glass with caramel or cinnamon sugar. To get the cinnamon sugar to stick to the glass, dip the rim in a little apple cider or simple syrup, then the sugar.  Combine the apple cider, caramel vodka, and butterscotch schnapps in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain mixture into the rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of fresh apple.

Via Inspiredbycharm.com

Pumpkin Pie in a Glass

2 parts Kahlua Pumpkin Spice

1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

2.5 parts Heavy Cream

1 part Pumpkin Puree

¼ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Combine all ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine well and pour into glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Via KitchenMeetsGirl.com

Apple Cider Sangria

1 Granny Smith Apple, sliced

1 Red Delicious Apple, sliced

1 Golden Delicious Apple, sliced

1 Lemon, sliced

1 Orange, sliced

1 cups Apple Cider

1 bottles Ginger Beer

1 bottle White Wine

Fill large pitcher with sliced apples, lemons, and oranges. Add apple cider, ginger beer, and white wine. Stir mixture and chill until serving, at least an hour.

Via Delish.com

Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

2 cups Fresh Cranberries

2 cups Water

2 cups Sugar

2 Cinnamon Sticks

¾ cup Bourbon or Whiskey

½ cup Lemon Juice

¼ cup Orange Juice

¼ cup Lime Juice

Ice cubes & cocktail shaker for mixing

In a medium-sized pot, add cranberries, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Heat over a medium flame and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst open and can easily be stirred into the syrup, resulting in a smooth consistency.  Remove from heat. Fit a large bowl with a fine mesh strainer and strain the syrup, leaving all of the large chunks and skin from the cranberry behind. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.  When ready to make cocktails, add ¾ cup simple syrup (your cranberry concoction) to the whiskey/bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, and a large handful of ice and pour into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Divide into four glasses and serve.

Via BakerByNature.com

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 ounce Heavy Cream

2 ounces Vodka

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream, optional

Chocolate Syrup, optional

Shake together the pumpkin pie spice and heavy cream to combine. Fill a glass with ice and pour in vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream mixture.  Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if desired. Can also be blended using a food blender.

Via NutmegNanny.com

Do you have favorite fantastic fall date cocktails that you serve during the holiday season? Share with us in the comments!