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The Only Cocktail Recipes You Need To Kick Off Fall Party Season

They’re guaranteed hits.

by Anna Buckman
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For the Ginger Kombucha Mimosa, combine three cups freshly squeezed orange juice and one cup ginger-flavored kombucha in a pitcher. Top with two cups Chandon Brut; stir to combine. Put three raspberries at bottom of each champagne flute and pour in kombucha mixture.Courtesy of Chandon
Create the Passionate Souls Paloma by shaking one and a half ounces Corralejo Reposado, a quarter ounce simple syrup, three quarter ounces lemon juice, one ounce passion fruit purée, five dashes cayenne tincture, and three drops Angostura bitters together. Fine strain over rocks in a Tajín-rimmed glass and top with grapefruit beer.Courtesy of Corralejo
The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Old Fashioned recipe says to add two ounces Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a half ounce demerara syrup, three dashes Angostura bitters, and two dashes orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir ingredients for 30 to 40 seconds. Strain into serving glass with ice. Garnish with an orange peel.Courtesy of Woodford Reserve
The Pumpkin Margarita recipe by Manny Hinojosa says to combine one and a half ounces Tequila Cazadores Reposado, one ounce Bols Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, two ounces orange juice, a half ounce lemon juice, and a dash of cinnamon powder in a shaker with ice. Shake and serve over the rocks in a cinnamon sugar-rimmed glass.Courtesy of Tequila Cazadores
To make the Fall Picks cocktail, combine one and a half ounces unfiltered apple juice and a half ounce cinnamon simple syrup in a rocks glass; fill with ice. Top with Chandon Brut and add a cinnamon stick for garnish.Courtesy of Chandon
Make the The Warthog from Charleston’s Prohibition by combining one and a half ounces gin with three quarters of an ounce each of St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, lemon juice, and honey in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boncek
Courtesy of Assistant Operations Manager Stacy Andrews at The Driskill Bar, The Baron cocktail combines two ounces George Dickel Rye, a bar spoon of Luxardo cherry juice, a half ounce lemon juice, and a quarter ounce simple syrup. Garnish with a cherry and lemon peel.Courtesy of The Driskill
Craving this Pumpkin Spice Lebowski? Combine one part heavy cream and a half teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a cocktail shaker and shake. Add two parts Reyka Vodka and one part coffee liqueur and shake with ice. Serve on the rocks and garnish with cocoa puffs. Courtesy of Reyka Vodka
For The Fashionista from The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, saturate a sugar cube with bitters and muddle it with an orange slice and a brandied cherry. Add ice and one and a half ounces quality añejo tequila and stir lightly. Add a teaspoon of Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Classic Tonic and sparkling water. Give it a final stir and add an orange peel garnish.Courtesy of Red Pebbles Hospitality
To make the Hot Apple & Orange Toddy by Hinojosa, combine a half ounce blood orange puree, one package of apple cider, and five ounces hot water in a mug; mix well. Add one ounce Tequila Cazadores Reposado and two star anise and serve garnished with an orange peel.Courtesy of Tequila Cazadores
Create the Silver Pumpkin Flip by combining one and a quarter ounce NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin, one ounce pumpkin puree, one whole egg, a half ounce maple syrup, and one bar spoon sugar in a mixing glass. Dry shake, add ice, and shake again vigorously. Double strain into a martini glass. Dust the top with nutmeg and or cinnamon to garnish.Courtesy of NOLET'S Gin
Dubbed the Autumn Grove, this cocktail is made by adding two ounces fig-infused Cutwater Bourbon Whiskey, two dashes black walnut bitters, and a quarter ounce maple-vanilla syrup to a rocks glass. Add ice and stir until cold. Garnish with a dried fig on a pick and orange zest.Courtesy of Cutwater
For the Cider on Cider by Tullamore D.E.W., gather one and a half parts each of Tullamore D.E.W. Original and hard apple cider; a half part each of lemon juice and simple syrup; four to five mint leaves; and one dash Angostura bitters. Add to a mixing glass with ice and shake. Double strain into a rocks-filled glass.Courtesy of Tullamore D.E.W.
Milagro’s Spiced Hot Chocolate recipe calls for one and a half parts Milagro Añejo Tequila, three parts Taza Guajillo Chili Chocolate, heavy cream, and a pinch of chili powder. Pour all ingredients into a mug and stir. Top with whipped cream and chili chocolate shavings.Courtesy of Milagro