Top 5 Fall Cocktails

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A slight chill in the air, crisp leaves falling to the ground and pumpkin spice everything can only mean one thing – fall has arrived! As we say goodbye to bright event designs & fruity drinks, we welcome the season’s deep, textured oranges, reds, browns and the rich cocktails to match. Our Party Rental Ltd. Mixologists (the stellar team behind the Top 5 Pink Summer Cocktails) have once again popped behind the bar to stir up the ultimate delicious drinks for your fall events.

 

Apple Cider Mimosa

Light & fizzy, the Mimosa is the perfect cocktail for when you want something simple and refreshing. Pairing it with perhaps the most iconic fall beverage of all-time – Apple Cider — and our Bell Flute 6oz glass, and you’ve got a recipe for success.

applecidermimosaPictured:  Bell Flute Glass 6oz., Cross Back Chair Chestnut

Ingredients (Serves 1)

  • Apple Cider
  • Champagne
  • Gold and silver sprinkles for rim of glass (optional)
  • Apple slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wet the rim of each glass with water or apple cider.
  2. Dip in the edible gold and silver sprinkles to coat.
  3. Fill glass ½ to ¾ full with apple cider.
  4. Top with champagne and garnish with an apple slice.

 

Pumpkin Beer

Perhaps not a cocktail, but still equally as appropriate for fall, pumpkin beer is a great alternative for the crowd that prefers their hops and malt.  Pumpkin Beer pre-dates the Pumpkin Spice Latte (keep reading for our take on this fall phenomenon), being the pumpkin-drink of choice for the Pilgrims, and was even a popular cocktail ingredient in the early 1900s. We like the River Horse Brewing Co. Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin Ale for two reasons:  1) it is a delicious, local craft beer and 2)  we’re a big fan of their logo for obvious reasons (hippos!). Serve it in our Beer Mug 12.5oz for a complete Oktoberfest experience.

pumkinspicedbeer_riverhorsePictured:  Beer Mug 12.5oz & Pewter Mug

 

Apple Pie on The Rocks

We’re firm believers that apple pie is the best thing since apple pie.  Rather than serving it à la mode (or in addition to serving it à la mode, we don’t judge), try it on the rocks with this great fall cocktail. And when served in our Riedel Water Glass 19oz, it’s sure to be one that your guests remember!

applepieontherocks

Pictured: Riedel Water Glass 19oz

Ingredients (Serves 1)

  • 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 oz. Fireball Whiskey
  • 4 oz. Apple Juice
  • Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
  • Finely Ground Brown Sugar for the rim
  • Cinnamon Stick for Garnish (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Wet the rim of the glass and gently coat in brown sugar.
  2. Add Fireball, Vodka, Apple juice, ground cinnamon and ice to a martini shaker.
  3. Shake ten times to blend, and pour contents into glass.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

 

Cranberry Jalapeño Martini

Looking for something with a little zing? Our Cranberry Jalapeño Martini is sure to please. The tart bite form the cranberries coupled with the heat of jalapeños make for a unique fall cocktail!  Serve it in our Handblown Balloon Glass 16oz for a touch of sophistication.

cranberrymartini Pictured: Handblown Balloon Glass 16oz

Ingredients (Serves 16)

  • 1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • Ice cubes
  • 6 cups vodka
  • Fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain; discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
  3. For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired.

 

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ever take a sip of your delicious pumpkin spice latte and think, “There’s something missing?” The answer is whiskey. Try this grown-up take on the seasonal favorite and pair it with our Glass Irish Coffee Mug for the ultimate take on an after-dinner drink.

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Pictured:  Mug Glass Irish Coffee V Shaped, Glass Rim B&B, Sedona Wood Teaspoon

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 3 C strongly brewed coffee
  • 1 C 2% milk
  • 1 C pumpkin puree
  • 2 t pumpkin pie spice
  • 1.5 T maple syrup
  • 4 oz. Irish Whiskey
  • 1.5 C heavy cream or whipping cream, if you want homemade whipped cream topping (optional) OR
  • Store-bought whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the brewed coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the pumpkin puree becomes liquid and the mixture is heated to a temperature that feels like the perfect hot beverage drinking temp.
  2. Pour whiskey in glass or mug.
  3. If making homemade whipped cream, whip the cream (Pro-tip: Make sure your cream, bowl, and whisk are all chilled, and be sure to stop whipping before it gets grainy for the best texture.)
  4. Pour the coffee/pumpkin mixture in the glass or mug with the whiskey and top with whipped cream

 

As you start focusing on the season ahead, don’t forget the fall cocktails to match! Pair them with our glassware and pictured garnishes for a seasonal look at your next event.  When you give our recipes a try, please be sure to post on social media, tag us @partyrentalltd and let us know how it goes!