Drinks for fall?

[Borky]

I'm looking for drinks that would suit a fall cocktail party and just things to make when friends come over. There are plenty of summer cocktails and mixed drinks, but I can't really think of many appropriate things for fall except for whiskey based drinks that not many people may be fond of (except myself). So what are some good, sometimes fruity mixed drinks I can make?

 

[JesseJB]

mulled wine! and hot toddys! irish coffees! brandy!

 

[DocHolliday]

Hot buttered rum, or one of the cocoa-based concotions.

 

[Borky]

Are there any decent cold drinks? Hot drinks are a bit of a pain ********** to make constantly for a significant number of people. I've got Apple Martinis on the list as well.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Borky

Are there any decent cold drinks? Hot drinks are a bit of a pain ********** to make constantly for a significant number of people. I've got Apple Martinis on the list as well.

Well, you could try apple brandy, or hard cider. Neither are mixed, but at least feel like fall.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Hot buttered rum, or one of the cocoa-based concotions.

Neither cold nor fruity but a favorite nonetheless:

Hot Chocolate,
Kahlua
Peppermint schnapps,
Whipped Cream

Proportions will vary according to taste. For the colder evenings.

 

[Britalian]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Kahlua
My go-to drink for happy times: a deep Caucasian with fresh cream, not milk.
Your guests will thank you.

 

[Borky]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Neither cold nor fruity but a favorite nonetheless:

Hot Chocolate,
Kahlua
Peppermint schnapps,
Whipped Cream

Proportions will vary according to taste. For the colder evenings.

What's that called so I can pull up a recipe with measurments?

 

[rdawson808]

The Rob Roy (or of course a Manhattan or Brandy Manhattan).

I like mine:

3 to 1 Scotch to Sweet Vermouth with a dash of bitters. Serve in a beautiful Waterford crystal cocktail glass. Some garnish with a cherry and I will accept that at a restaurant. But I *never* do it myself.

b

 

[shoreman1782]

Boilo. I've made it stovetop a few times, but this recipe uses a crockpot. I also use rye.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Borky

What's that called so I can pull up a recipe with measurments?

Peppermint Patty, (iirc).

 

[rdawson808]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Neither cold nor fruity but a favorite nonetheless:
Hot Chocolate,
Kahlua
Peppermint schnapps,
Whipped Cream
Proportions will vary according to taste. For the colder evenings.


Related, but cold, is the "girl scout cookie" (as I first heard it called). Adjust ratios to your liking.

3 parts vodka
1 part clear creme de menthe
1 part clear creme de cacao

Stir if you want it to remain clear. I shake it for a great mandlebrot-looking effect on the surface. Serve in a cocktail glass.

bob

 

[Ivan Kipling]

My favorite, is a Big Apple. Heat Apple Cider with cinnamon sticks, and rum to taste.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Stingers are great for after dinner on a cold night.

 

[shoreman1782]

Any recipes for good mulled wine? Any recs for a cheap wine to use?