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Fireside Flavors: Cocktails for Crisp Autumn Nights

As the leaves change and the air grows crisp, there’s no better time to embrace the rich, warming flavors of fall in your glass. Whether you prefer the smoky depth of whiskey or the herbal brightness of gin, these autumn-inspired cocktails will bring comfort to any gathering.

Smoked Maple Old-Fashioned


Whiskey’s natural warmth pairs beautifully with the deep, earthy sweetness of maple and a hint of smoke.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Window’s Batch One
  • 1/4 oz pure maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
  • Small pinch of smoked sea salt or a splash of peated Scotch (optional)
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

In a mixing glass, combine whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters. Add ice and stir until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the drink and garnish.

Optional: rinse glass with peated Scotch or sprinkle a tiny pinch of smoked salt for extra depth.

Harvest Thyme Gin & Tonic

Fall herbs and fruit bring a savory, refreshing twist to the classic gin & tonic, perfect for cooler but sunny days.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Windows Twist Gin
  • 4 oz tonic water (or apple tonic for a twist)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2-3 slices of apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • Dash of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin and gently stir in tonic water. Garnish with apple slices and a sprig of thyme.

Optional: Lightly dust with cinnamon if desired for extra fall flavor.

Spiced Apple Mule

The classic cocktail gets a fall makeover with apple cider and warm baking spices, balanced by vodka’s clean profile.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Window’s Continental Vodka
  • 2 oz fresh apple cider
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 3 oz ginger beer
  • Dash of ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • Apple slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, cider, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with an apple slice, mint, and cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon.