36 Cozy Fall Cocktails You’ll Want To Make Year-Round

There's no denying the appeal of classic cocktails like martinis, mojitos or margaritas all throughout the year — but when the leaves start to change, so do our go-to ingredients for mixed drinks. There's truly nothing better than sipping on something richer and more heavily spiced once the air takes on that familiar chill. If you're with us, then you'll love this roundup of boozy beverages that feature seasonal flavors like apple, pear and pumpkin. Better yet, some of these drinks can be served warm — making them the perfect choice for everything from fall dinner parties to a little something to unwind with after a day at the local orchard.

Ready to mix one up? You can't go wrong with a Hot Buttered Rum. Simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar and warm baking spices transform dark rum into the perfect, cozy, autumnal treat. We recommend serving each glass with a cinnamon stick for stirring—and extra flavor!

This creamy Pumpkin Pie Cocktail blends vodka, pumpkin puree and warm spices into a festive drink that tastes just like dessert in a glass. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.

This simple big-batch cocktail will remind you of your favorite sangria, although it’s flavor is far less summery. We add torn rosemary sprigs for a woodsy, herbal flavor — and pomegranate liquor for some seasonal flair.

This cocktail features three of our favorite fall flavors: apple, pumpkin and ginger. Ready in in just 5 mintues (and with only 5 ingredients) it's the perfect choice for everything from dinner parties to simply winding down after a day at the orchard.

Guy’s super-flavorful cocktail couldn’t be easier. He shakes together whiskey, apple liqueur and cranberry juice then pours over ice for a fall-themed drink that’s ready in 2 minutes flat. For a nice presentation, garnish with a slice of fresh apple.

Get ready to drink your dessert! This easy, creamy cocktail is a perfect combination of traditional fall flavors in a tasty new package. Make sure you shake this martini really well to get a good chill on it; it’s best served ice cold.

Cranberries are one of our favorite fall flavors, especially when they’re cooked down with orange juice and cinnamon. That’s a great way to start homemade cranberry sauce — or this bourbon-spiked cocktail!

If bright green appletinis just aren't your thing, this is the recipe for you. Geoffrey gives the classic take a fall-forward twist by incorporating plenty of cider and fresh apples.

This bubbly autumnal beverage is impressive enough to make when you’re hosting friends and family — but easy enough to make for happy hour any night of the week.

This cocktail really delivers on rich, spiced fall flavors, thanks to a simple syrup made with honey (instead of regular sugar) and muddled pink peppercorns.

Pick up an extra gallon of cider when you’re at the orchard and you’ll be able to make a batch of Ree’s mulled cider. It’s the perfect treat after a long day of apple picking!

Looking for a seasonal cocktail to add to your brunch menu? Try this 3-ingredient beauty, made with white cranberry juice, fresh rosemary and champagne.

Why should apples get all the attention during the fall? Sweet, juicy pears are in season too! Giada takes advantage, blending them into a sweet martini-inspired cocktail.

The perfect fall sipper with just three ingredients? Yep, it's possible. This fun take on the classic mule still features plenty of gingery zing—but gets a lovely autumnal red hue from cranberry juice.

Not a fan of brown liquor? Fear not, there are still plenty of other ways to feel festive. Rachael’s crisp Ginger Snap cocktail has all of the fall flavors we know and love, but it relies on a lighter base of vodka and ginger liquor.

This perfect-for-fall cocktail comes together with a handful of simple ingredients (all of which are probably in your kitchen right now!) and is ready in just 15 minutes.

Guy coats the rim of his martini glasses in crushed graham crackers — the perfect complement to the tart green apple and pie spice flavors in the drink.

This red-hot martini is a fun play on the ever-so-popular appletini. For this version, we combine vodka, grenadine, lemon and cinnamon schnapps. Shake with ice until well chilled, then serve with an apple slice for that candy apple finish.

Fresh ginger and apples, sparkling cider and a healthy pour of bourbon; what’s not to love about that? If you’re looking for a cocktail with the perfect sweet-and-spicy flavor, this is it.

Egg whites are a miraculous ingredient that can add airy volume to just about any dish, cocktails included. In fact, they're the secret to this drink's frothy texture. Just be sure to use pasteurized egg whites in your drink—they've been gently heated to kill unwanted bacteria.

This cocktail is delicious as-is but if you want to give it a little extra sweetness, soak a small box of golden raisins in calvados for 24 hours. Then, use the calvados to make the cocktail. Added bonus? The raisins double as a delicious snack that you can eat alongside!

Though you may be able to find them starting in late summer, pomegranates are best during the cooler months — making them the perfect addition to a fall cocktail. We use both pomegranate liqueur and the drunchy, sweet-tart seeds from the fruit itself to give this easy-to-make drink a double dose of flavor.

GZ infuses a bottle of rye whiskey with orange, cloves and cinnamon sticks before using it to make this sweet-and-nutty cocktail. You’ll only need a little bit of the whiskey for the drinks but we guarantee you won’t mind having the rest of the bottle around for future cocktails.

Savor all the flavor of your favorite fall dessert with this couldn't-be-easier cocktail. Best of all, you only need a handful of ingredients to whip one up!

A little ground cinnamon and a splash of apple liqueur gives the classic old fashioned a simple fall twist. Easy and delicious!

If one of your favorite fall activites is celebrating Oktoberfest then you'll love this beer-forward cocktail. The double dose of coffee (in both espresso and liqueur form) brings out the stout's chocolaty best.

This chilly-weather cocktail combines the flavors of two classics. Spiced red wine syrup is made by reducing red wine with orange, brown sugar, cinnamon and star anise. The syrup is then combined with bourbon and bitters in an ice-filled glass, with an orange peel to finish.

A shandy is a beer-based drink that typically includes something non-alcoholic such as lemon juice. This wheat beer version is combined with rye whiskey or bourbon, plus a pumpkin spiced syrup that makes this the perfect fall beverage for pumpkin spice lovers.

Giada's sweet-and-spicy martinis will warm you right up. Chilled maple syrup gives the drink its sweetness, while a garnish of dried chiles keeps it from being too sugary.

Smoky tequila and cinnamon add warmth to earthy sweet potato juice — for a cocktail with just the right balance of flavors. Shake well for a perfectly creamy texture.

Prosecco and Prosecco-based cocktails are a delicious and refreshing way to start your meal. This sparkler showcases pear to celebrate the fall season and for a nice touch of sweetness, plus vodka and lemon for a refreshing dry and sour kick.

Banish those cold-weather blues with Food Network Kitchen’s ginger-y take on the hot toddy. A homemade syrup — made with fresh ginger, lemon and sugar — gives this classic cocktail a new, slightly spicy twist, and it can last for up to a week in the fridge.

This cousin of the martini gets a seasonal twist with the addition of homemade pickled cranberries. The pickled cranberries will keep for several weeks (or more) in a glass container in the fridge and are also a great addition to a cheese or charcuterie board to enjoy alongside!

The invigorating scent of fall's first apples flavors this bright sangria. It's sweetened with a lemon-cinnamon syrup and apple brandy to really lean into the flavors of the season.

The classic Bellini combines Prosecco and peach nectar. For this fall version we switched to pear nectar, a touch of pear eau de vie, and top with cold sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of fresh pear, right from the orchard.