In spirit of my last fall favorites post, here are some of my favorite fall cocktail recipes and ones I hope to try this season! Perfect beverages to try whether it be for a cozy night in or for serving at an autumn party. Enjoy.

Cider Punch

Boil an ounce or two of rum in a glass.
Top with apple cider (one part rum // four parts apple cider).
*You can add it over ice or warm. The choice is yours!
Top with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Pomegranate & Ginger Spritzer

1 cup of fresh pomegranate juice (juice from 2 – 3 pomegranate)
2 t lime or lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar (you could add 1/2 cup)
5cm piece of fresh ginger thinly sliced
lime/ lemon wedges to serve
pomegranate seeds for garnish

Put all the above ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil.
Allow to simmer of a low heat for about 5 – 8 minutes.
Allow to cool and strain the liquid into a jug to serve.

Cider Rum Punch

8 ounces dark rum
3 ounces lemon juice
4 ounces thyme simple syrup
12 ounces apple cider
4 ounces water
4 ounces club soda
8 dashed of Angostura Bitters
sprigs of thyme, garnish
apple wheels, garnish

To make thyme simple syrup, combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups of water and 6 thyme sprigs in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring up to a boil and reduce to simmer, until the sugar has fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place the syrup in the fridge to cool.
Place all the ingredients in a large picture or carafe with ice and stir.
Fill your glasses with crushed ice and fill. Place a sprig of thyme inside and put an apple wheel on the rim.

Sparkling Blackberry Apple Cider

1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
1 tablespoon water
1 bottle sparkling apple cider.
Fresh blackberries to garnish

In the jar of a blender, add the berries and the water and puree on a high.
Add ice to 6 glasses and add a heaping spoonful of blackberry puree to each glass.
Add the cider to fill the glass and stir gently. Garnish with fresh blackberries.

Autumn Cocktails

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