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20+ Fall Cocktails to Toast the Season

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells
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Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox
In many regions of the South, you're as likely to see a true fall season as you are a unicorn. Often, blistering summer days continue into the autumn months until they take a sharp turn into bitter cold. However uncooperative the fall weather can be, Southerners will stand their ground, drink their cider, and carve their pumpkins, even if said pumpkins melt into a mess on the porch. Regardless how the weather behaves this season, we'll be raising a glass filled with one of our favorite fall cocktails. We've got plenty of refreshing fall cocktails that will keep you cool on hot Southern nights but still showcase fall flavors like warm spices and apple cider. If it does happen to get chilly out, we have some of the best warm fall cocktail recipes for you to savor. If you're in need of a big-batch fall cocktail for your tailgate or at-home football watch party, look no further than this list right here. And finally, if you're getting dressy this autumn, our easy fall cocktails will solidify you as the hostess with the mostess. Whether you're a cider-lover, a beer-drinker, or a wine enthusiast, there is a fall cocktail on this list that you're going to love. Grab your flannels and scarves—these comforting cocktails will make it feel like fall even if it's still over 80 degrees outside. From tailgate to dinner party, cozy up with our favorite fall flavors.
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Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch

Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch
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Recipe: Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch

It remains warm outside for much of the fall in the South, so a refreshing chilled drink made with seasonal ingredients fits the bill perfectly.

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Sparkling Autumn Chianti

Sparkling Autumn Chianti
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Recipe: Sparkling Autumn Chianti

Give wine night with the girls a sparkling, seasonal upgrade for fall.

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Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail

Bourbon Pear and Hard Cider Cocktail
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Recipe: Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail

Apple cider might feel a little over-done on the fall drink scene, but this pear cider cocktail made with honey simple syrup is fresh and delicious.

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Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy
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Recipe: Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

Bright lemon makes this big-batch cocktail so refreshing for tailgate parties.

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Maple Bourbon Smash

Maple Bourbon Smash
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Recipe: Maple Bourbon Smash

This sage-infused cocktail is ideal for porch sitting and sipping.

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Orange Spiced Cider

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Recipe: Orange Spiced Cider

This rich, sweet, and slightly tart cider is the perfect warm sipper for a fall night around a fire pit.

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Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch

Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch

Every Southern hostess has a go-to Christmas punch and bridal shower punch recipe, but why stop there? This big-batch cocktail will disappear before your eyes at every fall party and tailgate.

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Apple Butter Sparklers

Apple Butter Sparklers
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Recipe: Apple Butter Sparklers

We love to bake with homemade apple butter during the season, but did you know you can make a delicious brunch cocktail with it, too? Sub sparkling apple juice for Prosecco to make a kid-friendly batch.

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Spiced Hard Cider Fizz

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Recipe: Spiced Hard Cider Fizz

The real secret to this drink is the homemade spiced simple syrup that adds a festive fall touch, especially when mixed with hard apple cider and bourbon.

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Hot Toddy

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Recipe: Hot Toddy

This classic cold-weather cocktail will comfort you during chilly fall nights and can even help ease a sore throat.

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Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch

Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch

Cool off on a hot fall game day with this chilled punch recipe that still carries all the cozy flavors of the season.

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Lost in Texas

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Recipe: Lost in Texas

Lost in Texas, found on our bar cart. This refreshing beer cocktail will get any party started.

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Sorghum-Cider Punch

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Recipe: Sorghum-Cider Punch

This big-batch cocktail tastes like fall in a glass.

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Spiced Tea Bourbon Refresher

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Recipe: Spiced Tea Bourbon Refresher

Think of this big-batch cocktail as a spirited and spiced Arnold Palmer. Perfectly refreshing but full of fall flavor, this sipper was made for the season.

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Hot and Cold Bourbon Ginger Slush

Hot and Cold Bourbon Ginger Slush
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Recipe: Hot and Cold Bourbon Ginger Slush

Summer doesn’t get to have all the fun with boozy slushies! This chilly sipper with a hint of heat will be our go-to for at-home tailgates when it’s still hot out.

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Spiced Wine

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Recipe: Spiced Wine

Bring your weekly wine night into the season with this cozy, soothing recipe.

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Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea

Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea
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Recipe: Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea

This recipe is made with homemade apple pie-infused bourbon, so yes, it’s amazingly autumnal and delicious.

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Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine

Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine
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Recipe: Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine

This cocktail recipe couldn’t get more Southern if we tried, and we’re just fine with that.

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Fizzy Cider Punch

Fizzy Cider Punch
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Recipe: Fizzy Cider Punch

With just a few ingredients, this recipe dresses up classic cider so it’s ready to party.

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Apple-Ale Wassail

Apple-Ale Wassail
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Recipe: Apple-Ale Wassail

Cozy up around a fire with friends to share this warm, spiced drink.

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Bourbon Slush

Bourbon Slush
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Recipe: Bourbon Slush

This simple cocktail is easy to make and easier to drink. Plus, you can make it ahead and store it in your freezer for your next football party.

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    1 of 21 Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch
    2 of 21 Sparkling Autumn Chianti
    3 of 21 Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail
    4 of 21 Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy
    5 of 21 Maple Bourbon Smash
    6 of 21 Orange Spiced Cider
    7 of 21 Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch
    8 of 21 Apple Butter Sparklers
    9 of 21 Spiced Hard Cider Fizz
    10 of 21 Hot Toddy
    11 of 21 Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch
    12 of 21 Lost in Texas
    13 of 21 Sorghum-Cider Punch
    14 of 21 Spiced Tea Bourbon Refresher
    15 of 21 Hot and Cold Bourbon Ginger Slush
    16 of 21 Spiced Wine
    17 of 21 Apple Pie-Bourbon Sweet Tea
    18 of 21 Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine
    19 of 21 Fizzy Cider Punch
    20 of 21 Apple-Ale Wassail
    21 of 21 Bourbon Slush

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