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19 Cozy Fall Whiskey Cocktails to Warm Up Your Season

Fall is the perfect season for whiskey enthusiasts, and I have the ideal roundup to keep you warm as the weather cools. Smooth whiskey, richly paired with the flavors of cinnamon, apples, and other autumn staples, makes each cocktail a celebration of the season. These drinks are my go-to because they mix warmth with complexity, perfect for those cool, cozy nights. They’re straightforward yet sophisticated, a testament to the season’s bounty. Trust me, you’ll want to explore these fall whiskey cocktails. They’re the quintessential way to savor autumn.

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Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

The Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour is a cozy and flavorful twist on the classic whiskey sour, featuring the warmth of bourbon, the brightness of lemon juice, and the rich sweetness of maple syrup. A pinch of ground cinnamon adds a touch of spice, making this cocktail perfect for fall gatherings or a relaxing evening. It’s a comforting, yet refreshing drink that balances sweet, sour, and spice beautifully.


Apple Cider Whiskey Smash

Apple Cider Whiskey Punch

This easy whiskey cocktail only takes five minutes to make and tastes like Fall in a glass. The apple cider whiskey smash only requires three ingredients: your favorite whiskey, lemon juice, and apple cider. It’s best shaken, but you can stir the ingredients together if you don’t have a shaker.


Maple Whiskey Sour

Maple Whiskey Sour

If you want a whiskey sour without the cinnamon, this maple whiskey sour is top-notch. It takes three minutes to make, and the recipe makes one drink. The three main ingredients are bourbon or whiskey, lemon juice, and maple syrup. It’s warm and refreshing all at once.


Spiced Whiskey Cider Lemonade

Spiced Cider Lemonade

This spiced cider lemonade cocktail is perfect for transitioning from Summer to Fall. It only requires four ingredients, and you can easily double the recipe if you want to make one for yourself and your friend. You’ll combine lemonade, apple cider, whiskey, and a dash of cinnamon. It’s best shaken, but you can stir it if you want.


Apple Whiskey Smash

apple whiskey smash

This whiskey smash recipe is slightly different from the apple cider whiskey smash because it’s much more of an apple flavor than the cider flavor you get with the previous recipe. You’ll use apple juice and fresh apples to get that extra boost of sweetness. The fresh sage makes it stand out amongst the other whiskey smash recipes. 


Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash

Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash

The Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash is a delightful fall-inspired cocktail that combines the warmth of whiskey with the sweet, spiced flavor of honey pumpkin syrup. Enhanced with fresh mint and a splash of lemon juice, this refreshing drink is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, offering a comforting blend of seasonal flavors.


Cider and Maple Old Fashioned

Cider and Maple Old Fashioned

For those who love an old fashioned but are craving a Fall flavor, consider trying an apple cider old fashioned. To make this refined cocktail, you’ll need bourbon, apple cider, brown sugar, fresh orange peel, and a large ice cube. It’s perfect for sipping with friends or enjoying a night in or at a party.


Cranberry Whiskey Sour

Cranberry Whiskey Sour

Another great whiskey sour you need to try this Fall is this one that incorporates cranberry. It has all the makings of a classic whiskey sour with cranberry juice. You’ll be able to make it pretty quickly, and it’s a delicious drink to make for a crowd.


Bourbon Pumpkin Latte

Bourbon Pumpkin Latte

You’ll need a little time and patience for this boozy frozen pumpkin spice latte, but it’s worth it in the end. You’ll want to freeze almond milk into ice cubes, so the ice doesn’t water the drink down. Other ingredients include espresso, pumpkin puree, whiskey, and pumpkin spice. You’ll blend everything and have a delicious boozy coffee drink. 


Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

This maple ginger hot toddy is the perfect Fall drink when you’re sitting outside and it’s chilly. It’s perfectly warm, and the maple and ginger flavors are fragrant and pair well with the whiskey. This drink is a more complicated recipe since you’ll need to chop ginger, but if you have the time, you have to try this recipe.


Irish Coffee

irish coffee cocktail on a wooden bar top

Irish coffee is the perfect boozy morning beverage on a Fall weekend. It’s warm, comforting, and one that many people enjoy drinking the following morning after a night of drinking. It’s not too strong and is the perfect end to a cozy meal.


Cinnamon Apple Whiskey Cider

Apple Cider Cinnamon Whiskey

You might think this cinnamon apple cider cocktail is hard to make with a longer ingredient list, but you don’t need to shake it. You’ll combine cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, and seltzer. The seltzer provides a subtle dose of carbonation.


Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned

Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned

A spiced honey bourbon old fashioned takes a little longer to make. The recipe calls for you to simmer spices to get them fragrant before muddling them in the bourbon. You can wait for the spices to cool and serve it chilled or warm.


Juicy Apple Bourbon Fall Cocktail

Juicy Apple Bourbon Fall Cocktail

Nothing screams Fall like fresh apples, and this juicy apple bourbon Fall cocktail is refreshing and tasty. You can use whatever apple juice you like, but Honeycrisp apple juice is fantastic in this. You can add a few apple slices as a garnish, and voila!


Fireball Thanksgiving Punch

These Fireball Thanksgiving Punch are a perfect drink to have on Thanksgiving or another Fall event. You’ll need Fireball whiskey, apple cider, 7Up, oranges, cloves, and cinnamon. These cocktails are extremely elevated with spices, and the soda adds a nice crispness. You can use apple juice if you’re in a pinch.


Fall Whiskey Cocktail with cinnamon, pumpkin and apples

19 Fall Whiskey Cocktails

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Author: Paul Kushner

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