Simple Fall Cocktails

Pumpkin may be the season's most ubiquitous flavor, but variety is the spice of life. These simple cocktails highlight some other fall flavors that deserve a place in your rotation, and because they only have a few ingredients, they come together quickly whether you're an expert mixologist or just learning how to make drinks at home.  


 

Short Stack

In a rocks glass, combine:

  • 2 to 3 generous dashes angostura bitters
  • just under 1 tablespoon grade A dark amber maple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce gran gala orange liqueur
  • 2 ounces white rum of choice

        Stir all ingredients in the glass with ice. Serve with a biscuit.


        The next two drinks use the following spiced syrup, which not only adds a subtle spice to the cocktails, but also creates intoxicating fall aromas while you prep.


         

        Pictured above, the Spiced Syrup being added to the the mixture for Hazy Sunset.

         

        Spiced Syrup

        Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups syrup

        In a two-quart sauce pot, bring 5 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the following:

        • 2 to 3 sticks of cinnamon (according to your preference)
        • 8 to 10 whole cloves
        • 8 to 10 black whole peppercorns

            Maintain a rolling boil for 30 minutes, remove the pot from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup white granulated sugar until dissolved.

            Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring once more.

            Strain final mixture into a jar for storing. 


             

            Hazy Sunset

            In a jar combine:

            • 1/4 ounce gran gala orange liqueur
            • 1 ounce Spiced Syrup
            • 2 ounces silver tequila

                Stir with ice until chilled, then strain into a fresh glass or coupe. Garnish with orange peel.


                Embers

                In a rocks glass, combine:

                • 1 ounce Spiced Syrup
                • 1 ounce Campari
                • 1 ounce gin

                    Add ice and stir to combine. Singe the tips of a fresh rosemary sprig and add as garnish.

                     


                     

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