Hot Apple Pie
Apple cider is a big hit in the fall months and this warm drink features that wonderful, distinct taste. The
liqueur used is Tuaca, a hidden treasure from Italy that has deep roots and a hint of vanilla and citrus
flavors. Just as the season is a transition between summer and winter, these flavors mark a smooth transition
between the fruitier and warmer libations.
This is so delicious it begs to be drank often and makes a perfect fall cocktail. Tuaca is an Italian liqueur with deep roots and a wonderful citrus and vanilla hint.
Ingredients:
2 oz Tuaca
hot apple cider
whipped cream
cinnamon stick for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the Tuaca in an Irish coffee glass.
Fill with hot apple cider.
Top with whipped cream.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Mulled Wine
Taste a bit of the Old World with a tradition that stretches back centuries. Mulled Wine is perfect for fall
entertaining when something warm and zesty is called for. The trick to the perfect Mulled Wine is a slow
warm up that allows all of the spices and sweet flavors to meld together.
Ingredients:
One bottle (750 mL) of red wine (suggestions: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot)
One peeled and sliced orange (keep peel to add zest to taste into cooking pot)
¼ cup of brandy
8-10 cloves
2/3 cup honey or sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp fresh or 2 tsp ground ginger (allspice can be substituted)
Serves 4-6
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in either a large pot or a slow cooker. Gently warm the ingredients on low to medium heat (avoid boiling), for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure that the honey or sugar has completely dissolved. When the wine is steaming and the ingredients have been well blended it is ready to serve. Ladle into mugs (leave seasonings behind) and enjoy
Hot Apple Toddy
Save the traditional Hot Toddy for later, this is the season of apples. This toddy is a taste infusion of hot apple
cider, honey and lemon. Depending on the brand, apple brandy can create an overpowering appleness, but a
smooth Canadian or rye whiskey is a perfect blend with the sweet
flavors.
Ingredients:
2 oz whiskey or apple brandy
1 tsp sugar
hot apple cider
lemon wedge for garnish
cinnamon stick for garnish
2-3 whole cloves for garnish
Preparation:
Coat the bottom of an Irish coffee glass with honey.
Add the whiskey or apple brandy.
Fill with hot apple cider.
Stir well.
Garnish with the lemon, cinnamon stick and
cloves
Hunter's Cocktail
It's a tradition that every fall thousands of hunters pack their gear, don their longjohns and trek through the
fields with one goal, getting the big one. Returning to camp, whether successful or not, cannot get much better
than if there's a great drink waiting for you.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz whiskey
1/2 oz cherry brandy
maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the whiskey and cherry brandy into an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Stir well.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Huntress Cocktail
A little smoother and gentler than the Hunter's Cocktail, the Huntress was created with the female hunter in
mind. The same base flavors are there, with a hint of citrus and wholesome milk. It's the perfect libation after
a long, (hopefully) successful day tracking the elusive dream buck.
Ingredients:
1 oz bourbon
1 oz cherry liqueur
1 oz cream or milk
dash of Triple Sec
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass
1 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbsp. milk
Manhattan
Classic and classy. When a Martini just won't do, the Manhattan steps in and takes care of all desires. Sweet
flavors, warming whiskey and smooth palate are characteristics that place this drink into the fabulous fall
cocktail line-up.
Ingredients:
2 oz rye whiskey
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with the cherry.
Variations on the Manhattan:
Dry Manhattan- Use a dash of dry vermouth and garnish with a lemon twist.
Perfect Manhattan- Equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Brandy Manhattan- Replace whiskey with brandy.
Scotch Manhattan- Replace whiskey with Scotch.
Southern Comfort Manhattan- Replace whiskey with Southern Comfort
Pumpkin Martini
One of the distinct flavors of autumn is the pumpkin. This cocktail is a creamy pumpkin pie-like delight that
can be had for Halloween, Thanksgiving or anywhere in between and makes a great dessert cocktail.
Ingredients:
1/2 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
2 oz vanilla vodka
1/2 oz pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
1 tsp whipped cream
cinnamon stick for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the Sylk Liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake well.
Add the pumpkin liqueur or syrup.
Shake again.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Top with a teaspoon of whipped cream.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Hot Peppermint Patty
This is like preparing the palate for the upcoming holiday season filled with peppermint candies and chocolate
delights. Sometimes it's best to ease into such a rich flavor explosion. The first few nights that the temps close
in on the freezing point can be warmed up with this deliciously soothing nightcap.
Ingredients:
1 oz peppermint schnapps
1/2 oz dark crème de cacao
1 tsp crème de menthe
hot chocolate
whipped cream
shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the liqueurs into an Irish coffee glass.
Fill with hot chocolate.
Top with whipped cream.
Garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinklest
Berry Sweetheart (non-alcoholic)
A fun blend of the season's best: apples, cranberries and honey. As a mocktail, it's perfect for family gatherings
and autumn parties. Complete a day of picking in the apple orchards with a round of these and a plate of
caramel apples.
Ingredients:
3 oz red cranberry juice
3 oz apple juice
1 oz honey
maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Add the juices and honey to a mixing glass.
Stir the ingredients with a barspoon.
Pour the contents of the mixing glass into the highball glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Godfather
What would this list be without a good Scotch drink? The distinct flavor of amaretto enhances the smooth
pleasure of a Scotch on the rocks. Try this one out at happy hour after a tough day at the office, it's a perfect
relaxer.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Scotch
1/2 oz Amaretto
Preparation:
Build the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
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