As Labor Day passes and summer comes to an end, there is one positive thing to look forward to, and that is some fall cocktails. So, we thought we would share some yummy fall cocktail recipes.
Hot Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tuaca
- hot apple cider
- whipped cream
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the Tuaca in an Irish coffee glass.
- Fill with hot apple cider.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
- One bottle (750 mL) of red wine (suggestions: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot)
- One peeled and sliced orange (keep peel to add zest to taste into cooking pot)
- 1/4 cup of brandy
- 8-10 cloves
- 1/3 cup honey or sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp fresh or 2 tsp ground ginger (allspice can be substituted)
- Serves 4-6
Preparation:
To make the perfect cup of mulled wine, combine all ingredients in either a large pot or a slow cooker. Gently warm the ingredients on low to medium heat (avoid boiling), for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure that the honey or sugar has completely dissolved. When the wine is steaming and the ingredients have been well blended it is ready to serve. Ladle the mulled wine into mugs (leave seasonings behind) and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1/2 oz pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 tsp whipped cream
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the Sylk Liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Add the pumpkin liqueur or syrup.
- Shake again.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Top with a teaspoon of whipped cream.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Hot Peppermint Paddy
Ingredients:
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 oz dark crème de cacao
- 1 tsp crème de menthe
- hot chocolate
- whipped cream
- shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the liqueurs into an Irish coffee glass.
- Fill with hot chocolate.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles.
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