15 Herbaceous Cocktails Full Of Fall Flavors
You’ve probably spent these past few sizzling months sippin’ healthy(ish) summer cocktails by the pool and enjoying near-daily mojito happy hours, but now that things are cooling down, there's one thing we know for sure — summer shouldn’t get ALL the boozy glory. There are umpteen reasons to clink glasses in the colder months, so putting a warm fall twist on our favorite cocktails is essential.
In addition to warming things up or adding an apple flavor (or both), you can start to bring your summer cocktails into autumn by adding an herbaceous flare. Grab your clippers and start snipping at your herb garden, because these 15 herbal cocktails will be calling your name.
Pomegranate Ginger Beer Cocktail
This is a great recipe for anyone who wants to use up some of their favorite cold-weather produce while they're in season. Pomegranates are a delicious way to get some fruity flavor in the winter, and you can top this flavorful sip with an orange peel and herbs like rosemary. (via Brit + Co)
Sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Sangria
Perfect for fall and winter holidays, this sangria adds an extra sparkle by swapping wine for Champagne. With a warm and earthy hint of rosemary, this stunning sip is inspired by seasonal flavors, Gatsby glam and New Year’s Eve bubbly. (via Justine Celina)
Blackberry and Sage G + T’s
If you adore classic cocktails, you’ve certainly downed a few gin and tonics. Though delightful on their own, a classic blend also makes for a great base upon which to build a new and fancy swig. This traditional gin and tonic gets a sweet upgrade with blackberries and fresh sage. (via The Charming Detroiter)
Vanilla, Pepper and Thyme Martini
There’s always thyme for a martini! Whether you’re cozy in leggings or clad in a cocktail dress, you’ll feel sophisticated and elegant when sipping one of these sweet yet peppery concoctions. We love a dirty martini with olives, but we can ditch them once in a while if it means having THIS. (via What Should I Make For…)
Peach Frosé
Bring a little bit of summer with you with this peachy drink. You can leave out the ice if you'd rather have a drink instead of an icy consistency, but however you choose to whip this drink up, it'll taste great with thyme and honey. (via Brit + Co)
Honey Winter Bourbon Cocktail With Honey Sage Syrup
Throw your feet up, relax and put some hairs on your chest! (We kid.) Despite being pretty, this ain’t no sugared-up girly drink. Enjoy the deep taste of bourbon stirred with an orangey bite and some subtle sweetness from a honey sage syrup. (via Living With DJ)
Exciting Cherry Mint Julep
If you love cherries as much as we do, you need this stunning spin on a mint julep in your life STAT. The rich sweetness of the cherries works wonders with the cool notes of fresh mint leaves. Enjoy an end-of-summer sunset on the porch with one (or several) of these tasty bevs. (via Dishes Delish)
Mumbai Mules
Refreshing and fizzy, this eccentric twist on the classic Moscow Mule will surely dazzle your guests this holiday season. This savory and sweet vodka-based blend gets a kick from toasted spices like cumin and saffron, plus loads of freshly sliced ginger. (via The Bojon Gourmet)
Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea and Martini
You can enjoy iced tea in the cooler fall months, right? Heck yes, you can. With boiled hibiscus and ginger, both the tea and martini recipes taste amazing and can be topped off with fresh mint for a cool and earthy finish. Enjoy for ALL the seasons. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Thyme Tequila Fizz
The funny thing about doing tequila shots is that you’re fine until you’re totally notfine at all. If you want to enjoy the essence of tequila without hitting the floor, this thyme-infused beauty is the answer. Inspired by a love of fresh herbs, this blend has a tequila base that’s topped with sparkling Cava. (via Diverse Dinners)
Holiday Sangria
Greet your guests with a pitcher of this. Even if you’re not a wine drinker, you’ll undoubtedly appreciate the spiced fruity flavors of fall that make this sangria the most perfect holiday sangria there ever was. We’d recommend making a double batch of this one! (via The Blond Cook)
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash
When we think about a sweet and tasty cocktail, we think of smashes — and this one can’t miss. The fact that thyme goes amazingly with fruits isn’t new, and it tastes extra good when paired with blueberries. You won't want to miss out on this recipe. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Earl Grey, Ginger, Lemon and Bourbon
Lovers of Earl Grey tea love anything Earl Grey flavored, whether it’s cookies, cakes or even ice cream. We can only image their excitement over this gorgeous cocktail complete with fresh thyme. (via The Adventures of Bob and Shan)
Sparkling Pear and Ginger Cocktail
Pears are underrated, and this needs to be rectified — so celebrate the beginning of fall with the beautifully complex flavors of this fizzy pear cocktail. It’s sweet, herbaceous and incorporates an earthy sage liquor. (via Will Cook for Friends)
Bourbon Cider Punch
Imagine a late-afternoon stroll in the fall with crisp air, the sound of leaves crackling beneath your feet and an apple cider in hand; now imagine all of that, but replace the cider with a festive bourbon cider PUNCH with thyme-infused simple syrup. Has your mind just been blown? You’re welcome. (via Garlic and Zest)
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This post has been updated.
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