Fall Harvest Cocktail

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Toast to sweater weather with this delicious Fall Cocktail! This refreshing sip is flavored with fresh apple cider, cranberry and vodka.

red cocktails in mason jars with red striped straws

Fall Vodka Cocktail

This pretty Vodka Cocktail has all of the flavors of fall in one refreshing sip! Inspired by the colors and flavors of autumn, the Fall Harvest Cocktail is designed to be sipped on a brisk fall day with friends (while nibbling on Pretzels and Beer Cheese). Think of it as a fancy, boozy apple cider drink .

The best part? You only need 4 ingredients! Like our Empress Gin Fizz and Negroni Spritz, it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. A cinnamon vanilla sugared rim gives it extra sweetness.

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Fall Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
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🍹 More fall cocktails
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Fall Harvest Cocktail recipe

Ingredients

VODKA: we used Absolut Pear flavored vodka, you can also use unflavored vodka
APPLE CIDER: fresh apple cider
SODA: lemon lime soda or seltzer
CRANBERRY JUICE: sweetened cranberry juice
RIMMING SUGAR: we like sweet cinnamon vanilla rimming sugar to complement this cocktail (optional)

*see recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Rim Glass with rimming sugar.
Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, place vodka and cider and shake for 10 seconds.
Pour Over Ice: Pour over a tall glass filled with ice and top with soda and cranberry juice.
Serve Chilled in mason jars with or without a striped straw

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Serve this cocktail in mason jars rimmed with candied sugar for a cozy fall feeling. Garnish it with a striped straw.

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two red pear vodka cocktails in mason jars with striped straws and sugared rims

Variations

MAKE IT A MOCKTAIL: this apple cider cocktail tastes just as good with no alcohol! Just follow the instructions and add more fresh apple cider in place of vodka.
REGULAR VODKA: no pear vodka in the house? Or don't like flavored vodka?Substitute regular vodka. Play with the proportion of the other ingredients, and even add pear juice for extra fall flavor!
MAKE IT GINGER: substitute ginger ale or ginger beer for lemon lime soda to add some ZING to this recipe!

🍹 More fall cocktails

Spiced Apple Cider Sangria: freshly mulled cider combined with wine and ground cinnamon is a cozy cocktail that is meant for brisk fall days.
Festive Empress Fizz: Ginger beer, beautiful blue Empress 1908 Gin, and fresh cranberries make this fizzy cocktail an autumn must have.
Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail: Vodka, hard cider, and cranberry juice make this elegant cocktail a crowd pleaser.
Negroni Spritz: Refreshing and elegant, the Negroni Spritz is the perfect pretty sip! A splash of Chardonnay gives it just the right amount of bitter and sweet.

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FAQ

What makes a cocktail a fall cocktail?

A fall cocktail typically incorporates seasonal ingredients like apples, cinnamon, and spices that are associated with autumn. These flavors bring warmth and comfort, making the drink perfect for cooler weather.

Can I make fall cocktails without alcohol?

Yes! These fall harvest cocktails can be adapted into mocktails by simply omitting or replacing the vodka with fresh apple cider, pear nectar or sparkling water for a refreshing, non-alcoholic option.

What’s the best glassware for serving fall cocktails?

Fall cocktails are often served in glassware that showcases their rich colors, like mason jars for a rustic touch. You can also use rocks glasses or copper mugs.

What brand of Vodka do you use?

We like Absolut Vodka for this recipe, specifically Absolut Pears or Absolut Juice Apple.

How can I garnish fall cocktails for a festive presentation?

We garnish our fall harvest cocktails can be garnished with cinnamon vanilla rimming sugar and striped straws to give them a festive feel. You can also use cinnamon sticks, apple slices, rosemary sprigs, or even sugared cranberries.

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