A good pumpkin bread recipe is as essential to fall as a puffy jacket, and here’s our favorite one. The scent wafting through your kitchen transports you to an autumn paradise, and the loaf falls just so into deliciously cozy-spiced slices. It’s tender and moist, but not too fluffy or too dense. The best part? It’s simple to whip up: one bowl, no special equipment; just dump and stir!

Of course, no season can go by without capitalizing on the winning combination of pumpkin and chocolate. Try this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread! The flavor is cozy and nuanced, loaded with spices and topped off with rich morsels of bittersweet chocolate chips. 

This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is so moist, so cozy spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, you’ll hardly notice that’s made purely of oats…no flour at all! This tasty bread is made with Old Fashioned oats, pumpkin and spices, all whizzed up in a blender. We do love eating a treat that’s made of heart-healthy oats and tastes incredible!

Fuzzy blankets, wool sweaters and hot cider can’t hold a candle to this one. Yes, this vegan pumpkin bread is the ultimate in cozy. It’s perfectly moist and intensely pumpkin spiced. Even better, it’s light and fluffy: so you get your pumpkin spice fix without it being overly heavy or rich.

What’s better than pumpkin bread? Pumpkin banana bread! The ripe banana makes this fall bread incredibly moist, with a nuance in sweetness that makes it impossible not to take another bite. It’s got just the right amount of cozy pumpkin spices, and a light crunchy turbinado sugar topping. 

This gluten free pumpkin bread is mind boggling…because it’s so fluffy and light, you’ll think that it must have gluten! This quick bread is our favorite trick for fall, and we’ve already been testing it on lots of friends and family. The best part? It’s made of 100% oats, no refined flour at all! It’s cozy spiced, just sweet enough and packed with all the nutritional benefits of oats. 

Pumpkin and zucchini are an unusual combination but paired together, but they work wonders in this bread! It's a sweet, fluffy quick bread filled with pumpkin, zucchini, and cozy fall spices. via Spend with Pennies

Want to copy the flavor of the popular Starbucks Pumpkin bread at home? This copycat recipe makes a moist, delicious loaf with that irresistible pumpkin flavor! Bake it up and you don't have to leave home. via Feel Good Foodie

Want to make pumpkin bread even more ready for fall? Add cranberries! This tasty bread is even better with the addition of fresh cranberries and sweet cream cheese icing! The perfect dessert or brunch recipe for fall, winter, holidays, or anytime. via Lemon Tree Dwelling

Here's a way to step up a pumpkin bread recipe: add a cream cheese swirl! This moist and tender pumpkin bread is swirled with cream cheese frosting that’s baked right into the loaf. It makes the perfect fall treat!

Here's our favorite delicata squash recipe: roast it into fries! This root vegetable cooks quickly with no need to peel, and has a sweet, buttery flavor. Slice it into fries and serve it as a side dish with a homemade creamy sauce! 

Another great delicata squash recipe? Roast it up for a stunning salad! This one is something special, a hearty and healthy salad perfect for entertaining or to pair with a cozy soup. Roast up that squash in just 20 minutes, and in the meantime prep those refreshing pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and tangy honey mustard dressing. 

Delicata squash roasts up into beautiful half-moons, with edible skin (no peeling!) and a sweet flavor that’s something like a sweet potato. Even better, it’s quick to cook: just 20 minutes in a hot oven! It's a delightfully simple side dish that's ready in no time.

Here's how to make delicata squash into a meal! Make a chipotle glaze for the outside of the squash. Then roast it up with a stuffing of rice, black beans, corn, and salsa. It's so delicious and a fun way to make a fall dinner.

This cozy orange puree warms you from the inside out, ideal with a grilled cheese for lunch or as a first course to a fall dinner. There’s no need for heavy cream: just a handful of vegetables and spices make a robust, cozy flavor. 

Stuffed delicata squash is a perfect fall main dish: it’s homey, autumnal, and good for you, too! For stuffing, combine brown butter with sage and wild rice, along with vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweetness of the brown butter against the herbs and chewy wild rice is spot on!

Creamy, flavorful, this delicata squash orzo is made in one pot, risotto style, but comes together so much faster! The perfect vegetarian main dish or amazing side dish to any autumn dinner. via The Natural Nurturer

This tasty pasta dish is a combination of salad and pasta in one! It stars bits of chewy pasta, roasted delicata squash, and peppery arugula with a coating of butter and Parmesan. A perfect fall dinner idea! via Naturally Ella

Here's another fun delicata squash recipe: stuff it with quinoa and chickpeas to make it a main dish! The stuffing also features mint, dried cranberries and pistachios for herby, sweet and crunchy components. via Simple Veganist

This tasty salad featurese roasted delicata squash, kale, crispy walnut-Parmesan breadcrumbs and a creamy peppercorn dressing. This hearty roasted squash salad is filled with fall flavors and can double as an entree or side dish! via Dishing Out Health

Got an air fryer? Try it out with delicata squash for an easy fall side dish! Seasoned with a blend of garlic, Parmesan and spices, it's deliciously sweet and roasted to perfection in about 15 minutes! via Marisa Moore

Here's a fun and beautiful delicata squash recipe to impress! It stars baked squash, creamy tahini sauce, pomegranates, hazelnuts, and fresh parsley. It’s a symphony of texture and flavor, and utilizes some of autumn’s best produce. via Minimalist Baker

One of the best delicata squash recipes? Roast it up with a coating of Parmesan and thyme, and it's crispy and irresistibly delicious! It's a simple side dish in 30 minutes. via Skinny Taste

Here's another delicata squash recipe that makes it into a hearty dinner! Whole wheat pasta is tossed with homemade walnut-sage pesto and topped with roasted delicata squash. It's a vegetarian pasta that comes together quickly, but is impressive enough for special occasions. via A Beautiful Plate

Last up, here's a delicata squash recipe to impress: a skillet tian! Toss squash rings with butter and savory herbs, then roasted to perfection and topped with parmesan cheese! via Hungry Hobby

One of the most classic of all gin drinks is the Gin Fizz! It's perfectly balanced, both sweet and tart, and adding soda water magically creates a frothy egg white foam topping. Oh and it takes only 5 minutes to make! You'll need a short list of ingredients: gin, lime juice, maple syrup, soda water, and an egg white. Head to the recipe for more!

What’s a more classic gin cocktail than THE gin and tonic? Its crisp, botanical flavor is straightforward but at the same time intriguing: a feat using only 2 ingredients! It’s no wonder that this is one of the world’s popular easy cocktails. This recipe takes a few tips from the Spanish gin tonic to amp this drink to the next level.

Ahh, the Tom Collins: a nostalgic cocktail that’s about as classic as it gets! This tall highball drink is a gin sour, a sweet and sour drink made with gin and lemon juice. It’s refreshing, bubbly, and makes any evening more fun! Here’s exactly how to make this classic cocktail.

Here’s one of the most sophisticated and refreshing gin cocktail recipes out there: a French 75! It’s got a mysterious name, but it’s made with a few simple ingredients: gin, lemon, and champagne. It’s tangy, bubbly, and a bit botanical, and it makes every occasion more festive!

Here’s a classic cocktail that is super refreshing and takes only 5 minutes to whip up! The gin gimlet became popular in the 1950's, so it's a fun throw-back drink. Not only is it simple to make, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the botanical flavor of gin. It's similar to the gin fizz above, but doesn't have the signature frothy fizz. All you need is 3 ingredients for this one!

Variations: Vodka Gimlet, French Gimlet or Basil Gimlet

A Southside is a classy classic cocktail made with mint, lemon, lime, and gin. The best way to describe it? Like a Mojito with gin! It’s also similar to a Tom Collins, but it’s not carbonated and has lime and mint. The oldest known printed recipe called “Southside” was from 1917. 

Variation: Southside Fizz

It’s tall, it’s bubbly, and it’s one of the easiest to make cocktails out there. Try the Gin Rickey! This classic cocktail was born in the 1880s and has been popular ever since. And for good reason: it’s tangy, bubbly, and irresistibly delicious. If you love a Vodka Soda or a Gin and Tonic: this is the drink for you! There’s no frills: just a classy classic highball. 

This cocktail’s got a unique name and a beautiful pale pink color! Just grapefruit juice and gin make one tangy and refreshing cocktail! It's perfect as a brunch drink or for happy hour. It’s got a light summery vibe, but it also works in winter when citrus abounds.

Variation: Add a salt rim to make it a Salty Dog

It’s minty, it’s bubbly, it’s refreshing: meet the Gin Gin Mule! You might think it’s a just liquor swap in a Moscow Mule, but this cocktail is more than meets the eye! Considered a modern classic cocktail, it’s a mashup of the mule and minty Mojito. You’ve got the bubbly ginger beer and lime of a mule, balanced by the muddled mint and sweetness of a Mojito. 

Here’s a sophisticated gin cocktail that will have all your friends talking about it: the Hanky Panky! It’s complex and nuanced, with a smooth flavor perfect for sipping. The star here is Fernet-Branca, an Italian bitter that adds an herbal punch. The cocktail is perfectly balanced: a little sweet and a little bitter, which makes it irresistible.

Here's a gin drink with an Italian vibe: the Negroni! It’s refreshing, bitter, and complex: a drink that you’ll want to sit with and savor a while. Doesn’t it look stunning? The bright red of the Campari makes for a stunning jewel-tone statement of a drink. This three ingredient cocktail is easy to make: and memorize, because it uses 1 ounce of each of its three components.

Variations: Boulevardier, Negroni Sbagliato, Old Pal, Americano or Mezcal Negroni

Last but certainly not least: the gin martini! The martini is one of the most iconic cocktails of all time. With one sip it announces itself: crisp, cool, searing, and spirit-forward. It’s seeped in tradition, and there’s no cocktail that has the amount of variations: shaken or stirred, gin or vodka, straight or on the rocks. But here’s how to make a classic dry martini…the best way!

Variation: Dirty Martini or Gibson

Here’s a classy gin cocktail that’s refreshing and sweet tart: the Bees Knees! It’s got a cute 1920’s name and a smooth flavor to match. The unique element? Honey syrup. Making simple syrup with honey instead of refined sugar adds a rich depth to cocktails. Combine it with lemon and gin, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail that goes down easy. 

Here’s a fun gin cocktail that steals the show: the Clover Club! This bright pink drink stems back before Prohibition. Sweet raspberry or grenadine syrup combine with zingy lemon and gin to make a perfectly balanced sweet tart drink. The best part: a classic egg white foam gives a creamy body and frothy texture to each sip! 

Here’s a cocktail with a long history that inspired a slew of other drinks: the Gin Sour! It’s the lesser known relative to sours like the Whiskey Sour and Amaretto Sour. But the Gin Sour is just as tasty as its cousins: it’s smooth, tart, balanced, with floral notes from the gin.

Here’s a gin drink that’s classy and complex: the Martinez! This classic cocktail is in the spirit-forward cocktail family, a cousin of the Martini and the Manhattan. It’s balanced and just sweet enough, with notes of cherry and cinnamon, and a little spice at the finish

Want a unique gin drink?  Try the Bijou! This drink is named for the colors of glittering jewels of the three liquors that make it up. It’s been around for over a century, with a spirit-forward flavor that’s crisp and herbaceous.

Here’s a tasty spin on a classic: the Red Snapper! The name doesn’t betray this drink: though it’s both red and snappy. But it’s holding a secret: it’s essentially a classic Bloody Mary with gin. Switching out the vodka leads to a whole new drink: savory, spicy, tangy, spicy, with a hint of botanical on the finish from the gin.

Here’s a gin cocktail invented by a fictional character that went on to become a classic. Meet the Vesper martini! Yes, James Bond created this drink in the 1953 book Casino Royale, and it lives on today. The magic ingredient is Lillet Blanc, a lightly sweet, vaguely floral fortified wine that brings life and personality into this drink. 

Here’s a gin cocktail for the adventurous home bartender: the Last Word! This pale green gin sour is a classic cocktail that was all but lost to history. But with the revival of cocktail culture, this one’s come back strong! It’s equal parts sharp, sweet, and sour: full of intrigue and nuance from a few special ingredients.

Here’s a classic gin cocktail that’s as unique as its name…the Corpse Reviver No 2! Turns out that this drink has nothing scary or ghoulish about it. In fact, it’s damn good. It’s a classic gin sour cocktail that’s tart and zingy from lemon juice and orange liqueur, with a hint of licorice on the finish.

Here’s a special gin drink that will become a favorite at first sip: the Bramble! This drink has the sweetest name and it’s full of tangy, fruity and sophisticated flavors. This refreshing drink uses a special blackberry liqueur called crème de mûre. 

Meet the Pegu Club! It’s a classic 1920’s gin cocktail that was invented at, as the name suggests, the Pegu Club. This boozy drink is sophisticated and refreshing, with a citrus and herbal finish. It’s surprisingly balanced and not too sweet.

Here’s a smooth, citrus forward classic gin drink with a sophisticated vibe: the White Lady! This 1920’s style sour is clear and crisp, with a refreshing flavor and a frothy egg white foam topping. It’s super classy, perfect for a cocktail night or just sipping on the porch.

Here’s an over-the-top impressive classic gin cocktail: the Ramos Gin Fizz! The impossibly tall frothy topping and tangy burst of lime, lemon and orange blossom water makes it taste just like a lemon meringue pie. It's even tastier than the original gin fizz (shh!).

One of the best mezcal cocktails? The Mezcal Margarita! Layering the rich, smoky flavor of mezcal with tequila in a margarita is a no-brainer. The agave-based spirit goes hand-in-hand with the tangy lime! If you love smoky flavors and boozy drinks, you’ll fall hard for this margarita.

Ingredients: Mezcal, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice,

Want a mezcal cocktail that’s sweet, tart, salty, and smoky all at once? Meet the Mezcal Paloma! The sweetness of grapefruit juice contrasts the tart lime and bubbly soda water. Top it off with a background smokiness of mezcal and a salt rim, and it couldn’t be more fun! This spin on the paloma is definitely worth adding to your collection.

Ingredients: Mezcal, tequila. grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water

Looking for a complex, sippable mezcal cocktail? Try the mezcal Negroni! This spin on the Negroni takes all that’s good about the classic drink and makes it even better. The intense smokiness of mezcal perfectly balances the sweetness of the vermouth and bitterness of Campari.

Ingredients: Mezcal, sweet vermouth, Campari

If you’re a Mezcal lover, run don’t walk to to mix up this one: the Oaxaca Old Fashioned! This modern classic cocktail is the pristine union of smoky mezcal, tequila, sweet agave and chocolate bitters. Take one sip, and you’ll take your hat off to the bartender who cooked this one up in 2007.

Ingredients: Tequila reposado, Mezcal, Agave syrup or honey, Angostura or chocolate bitters, orange peel

The Naked and Famous cocktail is as impressive as its name! It’s got only four ingredients but beautifully balanced, the perfect harmony of smoky, citrus, bitter and sweet. This modern cocktail was created in 2011, but it’s got nods to the past alluding to a historic cocktail that we know and love. It’s crisp, fresh, modern with a retro flair…in fact, it might be kind of perfect.

Ingredients: Mezcal, Chartreuse, Aperol. lime juice

Love mezcal? Then you must try a mezcal mule! This spin on the classic Moscow mule cocktail has a hint of smoke is full of bubbly, tangy flavor. Using the tequila-based smoky liquor infuses a sharpness to every sip! It’s balanced with tequila to smooth it out: and man, is it good! We love making variations on the Moscow mule, and this one is quite the party trick.

Ingredients: Mezcal. tequila, lime juice, ginger beer

Calling all Mezcal lovers! Here’s a fun way to use this agave-based liquor: the Mezcal Sour! This spin on the classic Pisco Sour is smoky and nuanced. It’s balance with a light, sweet tart body and a frothy egg white foam top. Top it with a shake of bitters and it’s the perfect drink for anyone who loves a bit of smoke! 

Ingredients: Mezcal, lime juice, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), simple syrup, egg white, Angostura bitters

Swap out the vodka in a Bloody Mary for tequila, and you’ve got a whole new drink: the Bloody Maria! So it's only natural to add mezcal here. That simple switch-up gives big flavor returns. Ise half tequila and half mezcal for a balanced drink with a twinge of smoke.

Ingredients: Tequila, mezcal, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Horseradish,
Mexican hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper

Try the Mezcal Sunrise! It’s beautiful and vibrant, with layered colors of a summer sunset. Here’s the best part: it’s so easy to make! All you need is 3 ingredients. Since mezcal is strong, substitute 1 or 1 ½ ounces mezcal to your taste for the 2 ounces of tequila in the linked recipe, or use 1 ounce each tequila and mezcal.

Ingredients: Mezcal, orange juice, grenadine

This sophisticated whiskey drink has a long history and has stood the test of time. It’s got only three ingredients, but there’s so much going on in one sip! Add mezcal and you've got a smoky spin on the classic. Use 1 ounce whiskey and 1 ounce mezcal in the linked recipe.

Ingredients: Rye whiskey, mezcal, sweet red vermouth, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cocktail cherry

Once apple cider season rolls around, there’s one fall drink you absolutely must make with it: the Fall Margarita! It’s tangy and balanced: the zingy tequila and lime pairs beautifully with the sweet apple cider syrup. Top it off with a salt or cinnamon sugar rim, and every sip is a delight. 

Ingredients: Apple cider syrup, tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice

Looking for a signature fall drink starring cranberry and orange? Try this Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail! It’s balanced, sweet tart, and complex, fruity with intriguing notes from sweet vermouth. Because it stars cranberry and bourbon it’s ideal for fall parties.

Ingredients: Bourbon, vermouth, orange juice, cranberry juice

There’s not much better to lift one’s spirits on a gray day than a steaming hot beverage. Here’s one that’s been around for centuries: the classic Hot Toddy! A burst of warm bourbon, rum or brandy melds seamlessly into the lemon and honey. 

Ingredients: Whiskey, rum or brandy, honey, hot water, lemon

A favorite in our fall cocktails: apple cider sangria! Classic red sangria and white sangria are usually reserved for summer months. But this fall sangria pairs the flavors of fall (apple and cinnamon) with dry red wine to make a Spanish-style autumnal spin on this drink. It's warm, cozy, and fall-spiced.

Ingredients: Apple, pear, orange, sugar, cinnamon, red wine, sparkling cider

Looking for a fall cocktail with all the cozy vibes? Try this apple cider cocktail! Cider pairs perfectly with sweet and spicy bourbon in this sophisticated drink. It’s got a hint of lemon and a surprise ingredient that rounds out the flavors into a meld that’s intriguing, complex and highly drinkable.

Ingredients: Apple cider, bourbon, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, orange bitters

Here’s a festive fall cocktail: the apple cider mule! Everyone loves a classic Moscow Mule, and this seasonal spin is even more fun. It pairs apples and ginger in a bubbly, effervescent mix that looks perfectly cozy nestled in a copper mug. Why stop drinking the mule when fall hits? This autumnal variation is ideal for when the temps start to drop.

Ingredients: Apple cider, ginger beer, vodka, lime

This ruby red punch stars pomegranate juice and fresh citrus with a hint of maple syrup. Take one sip and it’s light, fruity, bubbly, and sweet tart: a true burst of refreshing flavors! You can spike it with bourbon, brandy, or white rum, or serve it non-alcoholic: either way, it's irresistible!

Ingredients: Pomegranate juice, lemons, oranges, soda water, maple syrup, bourbon, brandy or rum (optional), pomegranate seeds

Here’s another cozy fall cocktail: hot buttered rum! Just saying the name makes you warm inside. This historic drink has been around for centuries, and we’ve gone back to its roots to bring you the “real” way to make it. This version is subtly sweet, cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum. Oh: and there’s just enough butter to make it lightly creamy. It’s enough to warm your toes…and your soul.

Ingredients: Butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, dark rum

Here’s a spin on the classic whiskey sour that will have everyone talking: try this cranberry orange whiskey sour! This fruity combination is perfect for fall cocktails. The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip. Paired with bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juice, and maple syrup, it makes the best signature drink!

Ingredients: Bourbon whiskey, orange juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup

Here’s a fall cocktail for gray days and chilly evenings by the fire: spiked apple cider! Not only will it lift your spirits, it makes your kitchen smell like a candle shop. Everyone gathers around the pot, cupping their hands around the warm mugs. Spike it with rum and it's warming and cozy.

Ingredients: Apple cider, rum, cinnamon, star anise, whole cloves

Here’s an impressive fall cocktail that’s pretty darn perfect, in our opinion: this Pomegranate Gin Fizz! The Gin Fizz is one of our favorite classic cocktails: sweet tart and refreshing, with a festive egg white foam. Take it over the top with this pomegranate spin: it elevates the sweet tart flavor and gives the drink a brilliant jewel-toned color!

Ingredients: Pomegranate juice, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, soda wayer

Here’s a fun fall cocktail that’s ideal for any whiskey lover: try the Apple Cider Old Fashioned! Swapping out the sugar for apple cider syrup infuses fruity, spiced seasonal flavor into this classic drink. Each sip has notes of apple and orange, cinnamon and spice, and vanilla and oak. If you’re in the mood for a boozy showstopper, this is the drink for you!

Ingredients: Apple cider syrup, Angostura bitters, bourbon or rye whiskey, orange peel

Want a warm fall drink that warms you from the inside out? There’s nothing better at taking the chill off than a homemade Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe! This mug of liquid cocoa is rich and creamy, with an intense depth in chocolate flavor. A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak.

Or, make it non-alcoholic with

Ingredients: Cocoa powder, 2% milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, semi sweet or dark chocolate chips, or liquor to spike (rum, bourbon, Baileys or Kahlua)

We’ve got the perfect fall cocktail to add to your repertoire: the Pumpkin Martini! It’s creamy, it’s cozy pie spiced, and it’s made with real pumpkin for the best natural flavor. Even better, coat the glass rim in crushed graham crackers and you get a hint of crunchy sweet in each sip! This is the best cocktail for impressing your friends for any fall occasion. 

Ingredients: Vodka, heavy cream, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla

Here’s a unique cocktail with an impressive sweet flavor: the Pear Martini! This drink is great for fall and winter entertaining, and to be honest: it caught us off guard with its delicate, sweet flavor. Pear comes in two waves: a muddled fresh pear brings brightness, and pear vodka infuses a strong fruity aroma. 

Ingredients: Fresh pear, pear vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup

Here’s a spin on the classic that might be even tastier than the original: the Maple Old Fashioned! This fall cocktail uses maple syrup instead of sugar, along with the classic whiskey and bitters. Give it a swirl and a taste, and it’s even smoother than the original! The maple syrup adds hints of caramel and vanilla that give even more nuance and sophistication to each sip.

Ingredients: Bourbon, maple syrup, Angostura bitters

When it comes to warm fall drinks, nothing tops the great Pumpkin Spice Latte. This one is an actual latte made with real pumpkin and pumpkin spices. Take one sip and it tastes incredible: like you just sat down at a fancy craft coffeeshop. For the cocktail version, spike it with rum!

Ingredients: Espresso, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, whole milk, pumpkin pie spice

Meet a beautiful vibrant fall drink: the Cranberry Margarita! This bright red cocktail is absolutely stunning to look at, and the sweet tart flavor is crisp and refreshing. It’s got all the character of the classic margarita, but a beautiful new look and nuance to the flavor!

Ingredients: Cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, salt

Want an easy fall drink? Try Apple Cider and Whiskey! These two ingredients go hand in hand, the spicy whiskey complimenting the sweet tart cider perfectly. The great part about this pairing? You can drink it hot or cold! Make it as a lowball cocktail with big chunks of clear ice, or opt for hot spiked cider spiced with cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients: Apple cider, whiskey, orange slice

Mulled wine is red wine that’s been infused with spices like cinnamon and cloves, and it’s always served warm. It’s been popular in Europe for centuries and is one of the coziest fall cocktails. This recipe features cinnamon, allspice, and orange, but you can step it up with fancy flavors like anise, nutmeg, vanilla, and more.

Ingredients: Red wine, orange, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, honey

Want a quick and easy fall cocktail? Try Fireball and Apple Cider! These two pair perfectly: spicy cinnamon blends seamlessly with tangy sweet cider. Take one sip and it will blow you away! Fireball whiskey might have a lowbrow reputation, but mix it up just right and it tastes like a sophisticated craft cocktail perfect for fall and winter. Also try Apple Cider and Whiskey.

Ingredients: Fireball whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice

Looking for a cozy fall cocktail for a brunch or a lazy afternoon? Try an apple cider mimosa! This spin on the traditional mimosa is all fall: crisp, bubbly and apple forward. The best part? The cinnamon sugar rim on the glass gives a hint of spice and sweetness to each sip. These drinks are great for fall parties of all kinds or just sipping with a few friends.

Ingredients: Apple cider, champagne, Cointreau

Last up: looking for a fall cocktail that’s sippable and not too sweet? Try our new favorite fall drink: the Pumpkin Old Fashioned! This one is for bourbon-lovers: it’s a nuanced slow sipper with notes of vanilla, maple and spice. It’s barely sweet and bourbon-forward, ideal for sipping by the fireside or any fall occasion. While it’s bright orange, it tastes just like the Classic Old Fashioned you love…only cozier.

Ingredients: Bourbon, pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla

This fall cocktail is part drink, part dessert, and 100 percent irresistible! This Amaretto Coffee has one of those flavor combinations that’s years beyond the sum of its parts. The amaretto brings a nuttiness and spice to the coffee that’s hard to quantify in words. Topped with frothy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s truly to die for.

Ingredients: Amaretto, coffee, whipped cream

Looking for a drink to warm up on a chilly evening? A hot toddy is one thing, but even better? Try an Apple Cider Hot Toddy! Apple cider is the ideal balance in a hot toddy: it brings just the right sweet tart nuance to the flavor. Mix one up as a single serving, or make a big batch for guests like a spiked cider.

Ingredients: Apple cider, bourbon, honey, orange

Looking for a great fall cocktail with apple cider? Try this Apple Cider Martini! It’s tangy and balanced, with just the right interplay between sweet tart cider and citrusy orange liqueur. It’s got a hint of cinnamon on the finish and beware: it’s very drinkable.

Ingredients: Apple cider, vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon

The Moscow Mule is pretty ideal. It’s tangy and refreshing, easy to make right into the mug, and everyone always loves it. So get ready for the best new fruity spin: the Cranberry Moscow Mule! This drink has loads of sweet tart flavor, balancing crisp cranberry with tangy lime and spicy ginger. 

Ingredients: Cranberry juice, vodka, lime, ginger beer

How cute is this apple cider slushie? We got this one apple picking and had to figure out a way to make it at home. Turns out, it's seriously easy to make! It's got a pure cider flavor, and a cozy hint of cinnamon and cloves. Best of all, it looks stunning for fall entertaining! For a cocktail version, serve with a splash of rum, bourbon, or brandy.

Ingredients: Apple cider, cinnamon, cloves

This classy fall bourbon cocktail has a retro name and a sweet tart flavor: it’s the Gold Rush! It’s a modern spin on the classic whiskey sour using honey instead. The combination of the zing of the lemon, the nuance of the honey, and the spicy whiskey finish is perfection.

Ingredients: Bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup

When it comes to festive fall cocktails…well, this one might take the cake. Try this Pomegranate Mimosa! The combination of sweet tart pomegranate, orange perfume and airy bubbles is one of the most satisfying around.

Ingredients: Pomegranate juice, Aperol, Prosecco or Champagne

Our top summer bourbon cocktail? Bourbon lemonade! This refreshing summer cocktail is great for beating the heat. Make up a big pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade, refreshing and sweet tart. Then swirl it with some bourbon in a glass so you get all that boozy, spicy finish to each sip.

Swap vodka for bourbon in a Moscow mule and you’ve got the Kentucky mule! It’s bubbly, bright and bold: with zingy lime and a spicy whiskey finish. Even better: it’s so easy to make! There’s no shaking or stirring required: just pour it all into the glass. It’s easy for parties or a summer evening on the porch.

Need a refreshing, fruity bourbon drink? Meet the blackberry bourbon smash! It’s tangy from lime juice, lightly sweet from the berries and a bit of maple syrup, and boozy from the bourbon. Add a splash of soda water and it rounds out the flavor, then serve with crushed ice! It’s so tasty and lighter than so many bourbon cocktails.

The Bourbon Sour is one of the best known bourbon cocktails there is, and it works in any season: especially summer! Also known as the Whiskey Sour, it's balanced and sweet tart, complementing bourbon with the acidity of lemon and the sweetness of simple syrup. This version uses maple syrup to add a nuanced flavor. Add an egg white foam topping to make a Boston Sour.

Arguably the most unique classic summer bourbon cocktail is the Brown Derby! This 1930’s retro drink is a tasty bourbon cocktail that tones down spicy whiskey with sweet grapefruit juice. It uses honey syrup instead of the traditional simple syrup, which adds complexity and mellow undertones.

Here’s a fun bourbon drink that’s a spin on a classic: the John Collins cocktail! Where the Tom Collins stars gin and lemon juice, the John Collins swaps in bourbon whiskey. In fact, it’s essentially a sparkling whiskey sour, served up with soda water in a highball glass!

If you’re an avid homemade cocktail drinker, then here’s a must-make bourbon cocktail: the Paper Plane! This one is a brilliant study in balance and contrast. It’s bitter, sweet and tangy all at once, hitting a magical synergy between the bourbon and amaro. It’s truly remarkable.

Here’s a classic combination that makes one of the easiest cocktails…ever. The Bourbon Ginger! Whiskey and ginger ale are the perfect pair: the spicy notes of the liquor meld into the subtle sweet and bubbly notes of the ale. Add a squeeze of lime and a big ice cube, and you’re in business!

This classy cocktail has a retro name and a sweet tart flavor: it’s the Gold Rush! The name makes it sounds like a 1920’s mixed drink, but it’s actually a modern take on the classic whiskey sour. If you’re a lover of bourbon drinks, add this one to your “to do” list. The combination of the zing of the lemon, the nuance of the honey, and the spicy whiskey finish is perfection.

Highballs are perfect for summer! These tall, bubbly drinks are ideal to beat the heat. This two-ingredient cocktail originated around the turn of the 20th century and it’s still popular to this day. It’s so easy to make: no cocktail shakers or fancy ingredients required! It’s an intriguing way to enjoy the flavors in a sip of bourbon. 

 This maple bourbon smash is the perfect summer bourbon cocktail! It’s perfectly tart and just sweet enough, with a back-end hint of spirits. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and there’s a bit of herbaceous mint, too! It’s like a citrus spin on the classic Mint Julep!

Last up in our summer bourbon cocktails? Try this Bourbon Sidecar! Swap out the brandy for bourbon in this classic cocktail, and you’ve got a whole new drink! This one trades the fruitiness of brandy for the spicy sweet finish of bourbon whiskey.

Do the words apple cinnamon oatmeal make you first think of a packet of instant oatmeal? Turns out, it’s infinitely more delicious homemade! This oatmeal recipe is cozy and comforting, made with real fresh fruit and seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of allspice. When it comes to cozy healthy breakfasts, it’s king! 

Here’s a recipe for cozy mornings that’s got a secret…it’s a healthy breakfast idea, too. Meet these Apple Pancakes! They’re fluffy, cinnamon-spiced, and guess what? They’re made of 100% oats, no flour! Using oats lends a warm, homey flavor and makes them more filling and nutrient-dense than the traditional pancake. 

Here’s one of our favorite apple breakfast recipes: this Baked Apple Oatmeal! When the mornings start to get cooler, this is the best morning treat to break out. It’s easy to make with ingredients you might already have on hand. With the flavor of tender, sweet apples paired with maple syrup, cinnamon and allspice…well, you’ll want to make it every day!

Here’s a healthy apple breakfast recipe that’s a bit unexpected, but surprisingly satisfying…Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls! Sure, cottage cheese and pineapple or melon seems a little retro. So let’s dust off the concept and make a modern way to start the day. Top this high protein cheese with apple, cinnamon and drizzle of honey

These apple muffins are incredible, not too sweet, and perfect for breakfast! The streusel topping adds a sweet crunch to each bite. The body of the muffin also has Old Fashioned Oats, which makes them a hearty way to start the day.

Here’s a smoothie that’s full of cozy spiced, naturally sweet flavor: the perfect Apple Cinnamon Smoothie! This one works anytime and in any season, but it's perfect for fall when you’ve got mounds of apples to use up. In fact, it’s a healthy way to enjoy the flavors of apple pie or apple crumble for breakfast! Cinnamon and vanilla are just the right compliment to the sweet tart fruit. It’s also loaded with protein from Greek yogurt, which gives it just the right creamy texture. 

Apple nachos are a fun way to eat apples and yogurt for breakfast! This simple combination of sweetened yogurt, almonds and apple slices is so refreshing and delicious, it’s hard to stop sneaking bites. It’s really just loaded apple slices, but it’s all in the branding, right? 

These apple zucchini oat muffins are cozy and satisfying, cinnamon scented and made with oats: no flour at all! This makes them taste hearty and wholesome — and they’re naturally gluten free, too. They’re also just sweet enough and ideal for breakfast: not a cupcake like many muffin recipes!

Here’s a genius apple breakfast recipe that tastes far greater than the sum of its parts: Apple & Honey Ricotta Toast! Spread ricotta cheese on toast, then load it up with sliced apples, a drizzle of honey and cinnamon. it's so simple and so satisfying!

Last up in these apple breakfast recipes: more oatmeal! This steel cut oats recipe is creamy and cozy, bursting with fresh fruit and loaded with cozy cinnamon. If you don't have a pressure cooker, use this Perfect Steel Cut Oats recipe.

Do you like your banana bread…nutty? Meet this ultra Classic Banana Nut Bread! This one is just like Grandma’s: moist and cinnamon-scented, with bursts of crunchy walnuts throughout. To take it over the top, toast the nuts in a skillet to bring out their nutty undertones before gently folding them into the batter. 

Got ripe bananas ripening on the counter? Here’s a decadent way to use them: this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! This recipe takes the standard up a notch by using browned butter, infusing a rich, nutty flavor into the entire loaf. It’s perfectly moist, studded with semi-sweet bits of chocolate and scented with just the right hint of cinnamon.

If there are two fruits that go hand in hand, it’s tart blueberries and fruity sweet banana. They meet in perfect harmony in this Blueberry Banana Bread recipe! Any kind of banana bread always hits the spot, but this one is a favorite around here. It’s moist, sweet, and punctuated by bursts of tangy purple berries. 

Here's one of our favorite ways to make banana bread...chocolate banana bread! It's sweet, moist, dark chocolate-y bread that should definitely be consumed as a dessert. If you’re looking for decadence, fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.

Here’s a healthy banana bread recipe, made with no refined flour and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. And it actually tastes great! This riff on our Healthy Banana Muffins is lightly sweet and fluffy, made with oats and bananas in a blender.

There are so many ways to make a good banana bread, but this one has stolen our hearts. Try this Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe! Adding a bit of this rich, creamy dairy product makes a lusciously moist, tender texture to this popular sweet bread. It’s great for using up the bottom of a sour cream container, or adding a lift to the loaf you’ve got planned for those bananas browning on your counter.

If you’re trying to eat more plant-based foods, here’s good news: banana bread is easily made vegan! Yes, this vegan banana bread tastes just as good as a standard loaf (or better?). Just like our vegan cornbread and vegan apple muffins, people will say, “I’d never think this was vegan!” Because baking without eggs and butter is just as delicious.

Who needs all-purpose flour, really? This one’s our favorite banana bread recipe…and there’s no flour to speak of. Just good old fashioned oats, bananas and a bit of magic. Try this golden brown Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe! It’s got just the right moist texture, nuanced sweetness, and pure banana flavor. Whip it all up in a blender and wait while comfy, cozy aroma winds it’s way from the oven.

What’s better than pumpkin bread? Pumpkin banana bread. The ripe banana makes this fall bread incredibly moist, with a nuance in sweetness that makes it impossible not to take another bite. It’s got just the right amount of cozy pumpkin spices, and a light crunchy turbinado sugar topping. 

What’s better: banana bread or zucchini bread? Now you don’t have to choose! Make this banana zucchini bread, the perfect mashup of everyone’s favorite loaves. It’s ultra moist and fluffy, with just the right fruity banana-meets-cinnamon flavor. Use up those past-ripe bananas on your counter right along with that seasonal green veggie.

Here’s a fun quick sweet bread to make any time of the year: try this Apple Bread recipe! It’s got a moist, tender crumb, and is bursting with tangy fruit, warm spices, and a brown sugar cinnamon swirl. It’s a total crowd pleaser! Everyone loves this spiced bread, and it makes the kitchen smell incredible. 

Do you like your banana bread…nutty? Meet this ultra Classic Banana Nut Bread! This one is just like Grandma’s: moist and cinnamon-scented, with bursts of crunchy walnuts throughout. To take it over the top, toast the nuts in a skillet to bring out their nutty undertones before gently folding them into the batter. 

Here’s a bright, zingy quick bread that will make friends and family come running: this Lemon Blueberry Bread! This one is beautifully moist and lemon-scented, thanks to a secret ingredient. Drizzle it with a cream cheese glaze, which makes a festive look and another pop of sweet to each bite.

There’s zucchini bread for the summer and pumpkin bread for the fall…but here’s a cozy quick bread that works for anytime. This spiced and iced Applesauce Bread recipe! This one is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, allspice and cloves, and studded with oats. It’s so tasty and perfect for special occasions! Take it over the top with an easy icing drizzle.

This nostalgic sweet bread recipe is a total classic: sweet, moist, and scented with cinnamon and brown sugar. What could be more comforting, cut into a thick slice and slathered with salted butter? Here’s our favorite base recipe for this popular quick bread.

Here’s a fun sweet bread that’s nearly impossible for anyone to resist: Strawberry Bread! This sweet quick bread is sweet and moist, studded with ripe red berries and scented with vanilla. Each bite will have you coming back for more! It’s fantastic as is, but drizzle it with a quick lemon icing to finish with a pop of zingy sweet.

A good pumpkin bread recipe is an essential quick bread. The scent of this one wafting through your kitchen transports you to an autumn paradise, and the loaf falls just so into deliciously cozy-spiced slices. It’s tender and moist, but not too fluffy or too dense. The best part? It’s simple to whip up: one bowl, no special equipment; just dump and stir! 

If there are two fruits that go hand in hand, it’s tart blueberries and fruity sweet banana. They meet in perfect harmony in this Blueberry Banana Bread recipe! Any kind of banana bread always hits the spot, but this one is a favorite around here. It’s moist, sweet, and punctuated by bursts of tangy purple berries. This quick bread is the ideal use for those brown bananas sitting on your counter.

There are tasty recipes and then there are family favorites, and this one will make you a legend in your circles: Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It’s beautifully moist, dark chocolaty and sprinkled with a generous helping of chips, making pools of melty chocolate if it’s warm and satisfying chunks when it’s cooled. We’re picky when it comes to chocolate breads and this one is truly sublime. 

When the season rolls around, it’s all we can do to hold ourselves back from making all the rhubarb recipes: pies, muffins, and more. This irresistible Rhubarb Streusel Bread is light and fluffy, made with buttermilk to make an impossibly tender crumb. It’s flecked with just the right amount of sweet tart rhubarb, then sprinkled with a crunchy streusel topping.

Here’s a surprise favorite in our house when it comes to quick bread recipes: Lemon Zucchini Bread! We’ll make this instead of classic zucchini bread every time. This loaf is incredibly moist, super zingy from the lemon zest and topped with a flavor-popping sweet glaze. Cut it into thick slices and it’s extremely irresistible.

What’s better than pumpkin bread? Pumpkin banana bread. We’re all about simplicity, so adding another ingredient to pumpkin bread is not our usual our style. But! The ripe banana makes this fall bread incredibly moist, with a nuance in sweetness that makes it impossible not to take another bite. 

Here’s a quick bread that’s begging to be part of your fall baking repertoire: Sweet Potato Bread! This alterative to pumpkin bread is even more fun than the classic, we think. Why? It’s incredibly moist and sweetly spiced, with cinnamon and a beautiful nuance from the sweet potato. This recipe makes a tall, fluffy loaf that looks and tastes impressive.

Got ripe bananas ripening on the counter? Here’s a decadent way to use them: this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! This sweet bread recipe takes the standard up a notch by using browned butter, infusing a rich, nutty flavor into the entire loaf. It’s perfectly moist, studded with semi-sweet bits of chocolate and scented with just the right hint of cinnamon. 

What’s tastier than a good Cranberry Orange Bread? This cozy quick bread has everything going for it: it’s moist and citrusy, studded with orange zest and pops of tangy berries. It’s simple and sweet, drizzled with a tasty sweet orange glaze. Every time we make this, it goes over incredibly well! 

Here's another winning sweet bread recipe: Chocolate Banana Bread! It's a sweet, moist, dark chocolatey bread that really should be consumed as a dessert! Add even more chocolaty flavor by folding chocolate chips into the batter.

This quick bread recipe is so moist, so cozy spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, you’ll hardly notice that’s made purely of oats…no flour at all. If you're looking for a treat that's not too decadent, try this one: It's full of heart-healthy oats and tastes incredible!

There are so many ways to make a good banana bread, but this one has stolen our hearts. Try this Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe! Adding a bit of this rich, creamy dairy product makes a lusciously moist, tender texture to this popular sweet bread. It’s great for using up the bottom of a sour cream container, or adding a lift to the loaf you’ve got planned for those bananas browning on your counter.

Got zucchini? Here’s a tasty, simple sweet bread recipe to use up this abundant green vegetable: chocolate chip zucchini bread! The loaf is soft and moist, with just the right cinnamon spiced sweetness. The best part is a generous sprinkling of chocolate chips so you get one in every bite! 

What’s better: banana bread or zucchini bread? Now you don’t have to choose! Make this banana zucchini bread, the perfect mashup of everyone’s favorite loaves. It’s ultra moist and fluffy, with just the right fruity banana-meets-cinnamon flavor. Use up those past-ripe bananas on your counter right along with that seasonal green veggie.

Here’s a spin on the classic whiskey sour that will have everyone talking: try this cranberry orange whiskey sour! This fruity combination is perfect for winter cocktails, or if you’re looking to use extra cranberry juice. The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip. Paired with bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juice, and maple syrup, it makes the best signature drink!

Ingredients: Whiskey, orange juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup or maple syrup

Need a warming drink for winter? Try the Hot Toddy! Now, this is less of a winter cocktail and more like a boozy cup of tea to warm your spirits. Pour boiling water over a shot of bourbon, then top off with lemon and spices. It’s bourbon forward and perfect for sipping on chilly evenings.

Ingredients: Bourbon or rum, honey, hot water, lemon

What better winter cocktail than a batch of Mulled Wine? Make up a big pot, and it fills your kitchen with an intoxicating aroma of toasted allspice and cinnamon. This recipe is just sweet enough, balancing the bold fruity wine with mulling spices, citrus, and oak and vanilla notes on the finish.

Ingredients: Allspice, whole cloves, anise pods, cinnamon sticks, red wine, maple syrup, brandy, orange juice

Want a cozy winter drink that warms you from the inside out? There’s nothing better at taking the chill off than homemade Spiked Hot Chocolate! This mug of liquid cocoa is rich and creamy, with an intense depth in chocolate flavor. A hint of aged rum or bourbon, and it gives it a warming complexity with notes of vanilla and oak. Take one sip and we think you’ll agree: it’s truly stunning.

Ingredients: Cocoa powder, milk, sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips, bourbon or rum

This winter spin on the margarita is seriously cozy: the Apple Cider Margarita! It’s tangy and balanced: the zingy tequila and lime pairs beautifully with the sweet cider. Top it off with a cinnamon sugar rim, and every sip is a delight. Make the pitcher variation if you’re serving a crowd!

Ingredients: Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, apple cider

If you’re a bourbon fan, you’ve got to try it in one the oldest cocktails there is: the Old Fashioned! This classic blend of spirits, sugar, water, bitters, and a spritz of orange is truly sophisticated and sublime. The bourbon Old Fashioned lets that bourbon shine, gussied up with just enough to accentuate its classic vanilla and oak flavor notes. 

Ingredients: Bourbon whiskey, sugar cube, orange peel, bitters

Here’s a unique winter cocktail with an impressive sweet flavor: the Pear Martini! This drink is great for entertaining, and to be honest: it caught us off guard with its delicate, sweet flavor. Pear comes in two waves: a muddled fresh pear brings brightness, and pear vodka infuses a strong fruity aroma. Paired with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, it’s truly stunning! 

Ingredients: Pear vodka, fresh pear, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange bitters

When it comes to entertaining, the Moscow Mule is pretty ideal. It’s tangy and refreshing, easy to make right into the mug, and everyone always loves it. So get ready for the best new fruity winter spin: the Cranberry Moscow Mule! This drink has loads of sweet tart flavor, balancing crisp cranberry with tangy lime and spicy ginger. 

Ingredients: Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, 100% all natural cranberry juice

Here’s a delightful signature winter cocktail: try the Peppermint Martini! This drink is creamy and minty fresh, a delicious combination of peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur. In fact, you may want to drink this any time of year! Of course, it’s perfect for the holidays. Cozy up with one by the fire, or drink it as a fun Christmas cocktail with appetizers.

Ingredients: Peppermint schnapps, vodka, Creme de Cacao, heavy cream

This winter cocktail is great for gatherings and side benefit: it makes your kitchen smell heavenly! The rum complements the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise perfectly. It's very easy to make and the perfect hot cocktail to warm your hands over.

Ingredients: Apple cider, rum, cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks

Here’s a warming winter cocktail to put on your to-drink list: Baileys Hot Chocolate! It’s got the best deep chocolaty flavor, accentuated by the chocolate and vanilla notes with the fruity finish of Irish whiskey. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s a revelation! Serve this sweet hot alcoholic drink anytime you need a wintery pick me up: or it’s great for the holidays or a snow day. 

Ingredients: Cocoa powder, milk, sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips, Baileys Irish Cream

 Here’s how to keep drinking it well into the winter: Apple Sangria! This drink is made the traditional Spanish way, like our Classic Red Sangria. That means it’s tart and wine-forward, instead of loaded with sugar like American versions of the drink. But to turn it into a fall variation, we’ve used red and green apples as the fruit and added a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients: Red and green apples, lemon, sugar, dry red wine, brandy, cinnamon, apple cider

Here’s a winter cocktail that’s ideal for sipping by the fire on a chilly evening: Hot Buttered Rum! This historic drink has been around for centuries. Modern takes on it get a little wacky, so we’ve gone back to its roots to bring you the “real” way to make it. This version is subtly sweet, cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum.

Ingredients: Salted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, dark rum, boiling water

Here’s a fun winter cocktail that’s ideal for any whiskey lover: try the Apple Cider Old Fashioned! Swapping out the sugar for apple cider syrup infuses fruity, spiced seasonal flavor into this classic drink. Each sip has notes of apple and orange, cinnamon and spice, and vanilla and oak. If you’re in the mood for a boozy showstopper, this is the drink for you!

Ingredients: Apple cider syrup, Angostura bitters, bourbon or rye whiskey, orange peel

Looking for a stunning wintery cocktail that’s sweet and creamy? Try this Peppermint White Russian! In fact, this spin on the classic might be even more fun than the original. It’s got a bright, minty finish that melds into the Kahlua and cream perfectly. It’s fast and easy to swirl together in a lowball glass, and it’s a total crowd pleaser. 

Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, heavy cream or milk

Want an easy winter cocktail? Try Apple Cider and Whiskey! These two ingredients go hand in hand, the spicy whiskey complimenting the sweet tart cider perfectly. The great part about this pairing? You can drink it hot or cold! Make it as a lowball cocktail with big chunks of clear ice, or opt for hot spiked cider spiced with cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients: Whiskey, apple cider, orange wheel

Looking for a warming winter cocktail? Try the Brandy Hot Toddy! This variation on the classic Hot Toddy is uniquely delicious, featuring the fruity, sweet taste of brandy with apple and cinnamon. Adding hot water opens up the flavor of the liquor so you can appreciate the complexity in each sip. Also try Rum Hot Toddy or Apple Cider Hot Toddy.

Ingredients: Brandy, honey or maple syrup, hot water, apples, cinnamon stick

Last but not least: Irish coffee is a classic winter cocktail! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream. There are infinite variations on the spiked coffee theme, too. Ready to get buzzed?

Ingredients: Coffee, Irish whiskey, whipped cream

Looking for a fruity winter cocktail? Try this Apple Cider Cocktail! Cider pairs perfectly with sweet and spicy bourbon in this sophisticated drink. It’s got a hint of lemon and a surprise ingredient that rounds out the flavors into a meld that’s intriguing, complex and highly drinkable!

Ingredients: Apple cider, bourbon, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, orange bitters

Last up in our winter cocktails: want an easy way to step up your White Russian? Try the Baileys White Russian! Using Baileys Irish cream instead of heavy cream adds even more sophistication to this classic drink. In fact, it tastes a bit like a Mudslide, which also features Kahlua and Baileys. Here’s how to make this tasty cocktail.

Ingredients: Vodka, coffee liqueur (Kahlua or other), Baileys Irish cream