A Festive Fall Cocktail

Hey guys! Elsa here. When friends or family come over, I love offering a specialty cocktail! Cocktails are a great and easy way to play into the seasons, giving a nod to Fall spices and themes. Today, I am going to show you how to craft a fall cocktail any autumn lover is sure to sip on. I never get too daring when making a cocktail, the more you mix the more you risk it being a total disaster (trust me on that one). 

We’re going to make a refined, hard apple cider (one that is feminine, looks chic in a glass and doesn’t come in an angry orchard bottle). You can serve this cocktail at brunch or in the evenings and the vodka can be substituted for champagne to create a mimosa. I adapted this cocktail recipe from Set the Table’s Bourbon Apple Cider which was absolutely delicious. If you haven’t checked out Rachael yet, you should!

As far as presentation goes, I pre-make a few glasses at a time and set them on a tray for people to grab easily. A plate or platter works well too! This allows me to spend more time with my guests and less time at the bar (and looks super chic). I did this last Christmas with a pomegranate martini and it was a huge hit! This version will taste like Fall and, in a few simple steps, you’ll be your very own mixologist.    

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

1 jug Organic apple cider

Tito’s Potato Vodka

1 tbsp Cinnamon

1 tbsp Nutmeg

1 tsp Brown Sugar (can omit)

1 Orange

Bundle of Rosemary Sprigs   

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Take your spices and brown sugar, mix them together in a pinching bowl.

 
2. I use the ratio of 2.5 cups of cider with 4 shots of vodka and 1 tablespoon of spice mix to make 4 drinks (one shot per drink). If your shaker is not large enough to accommodate, you can cut the ratio in half and do a couple rounds. 

3. Shake and serve over ice. Squeeze one orange slice for a little zest. 

4. Rub your glass rims with orange and spice mix and garnish with your Rosemary.

Now, sit, sip and enjoy!