It’s finally that time of year, we are officially trading in summer spritzes for drinks that are a little cozier. This fall, we’re celebrating the season of sweaters, pumpkins, and all things boo-tiful with five extra yummy autumn cocktail recipes made with Thatcher’s Organic spirits.
Make sure you’re stocked up on your cinnamon sticks, these cocktails are a great for the Halloween party cocktail menu or a warm sip after a day of apple picking at the orchard. Each recipe features Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka and Thatcher’s Organic Liqueurs, crafted from real organic ingredients for a smooth, sustainable pour.
Cinnamon Sugar Pear Cocktail
The ultimate cozy cocktail for crisp fall nights and apple orchard afternoons.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Prickly Pear Liqueur
4 oz apple cider
2 oz cranberry juice
Splash of lemon-lime soda
1 tbsp cinnamon sugar, garnish
Pear slice, garnish
Dip the rim of an old fashioned glass in water, then roll it in cinnamon sugar (2 parts sugar, 1 part cinnamon). Shake vodka, prickly pear liqueur, and cider with ice until blended. Pour into your prepared glass and top with soda and cranberry juice.
Cozy Pumpkin Toddy
Pumpkin pie in a mug! A warm, spiced cocktail to sip after a chilly night of trick-or-treating or apple picking.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Peach Liqueur
1.5 oz pumpkin purée
1 oz maple syrup
5 oz brewed chamomile tea
Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, garnish
Whipped cream, garnish
In a heat-safe mug, whisk together pumpkin purée, peach liqueur, maple syrup, and vodka. Top with hot water or chamomile tea and stir well. Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Haunted Orchard Mule
An apple orchard twist on the classic mule, bursting with crisp apple and blood orange.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Blood Orange Liqueur
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
3 oz apple cider
.5 oz lime juice
3 oz ginger beer
Apple slice, garnish
Cinnamon stick, garnish
Fill a copper mug with ice. Add vodka, blood orange liqueur, cider, and lime juice. Stir gently, then top with ginger beer. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
Bonfire Kiss
October is the best time of year for bonfires, and this cocktail is the perfect fireside companion.
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Peach Liqueur
2 oz pomegranate juice
2 oz apple cider
Dash of smoked salt
Cinnamon stick, garnish
Shake vodka, peach liqueur, pomegranate juice, cider, and smoked salt with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Midnight Pumpkin Fizz
A creamy, sparkling cocktail that fully embraces pumpkin spice season.
1.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Mango Liqueur
2 oz pumpkin purée
1 oz maple syrup
2 oz club soda
Dash of pumpkin pie spice, garnish
Cinnamon stick, garnish
Add vodka, mango liqueur, pumpkin purée, and maple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake until smooth, then strain into a tall glass with fresh ice. Stir in club soda and add a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
From orchard-inspired apple cocktails to cozy spiced creations, these fall vodka cocktails bring all the warmth, color, and playfulness of October right into your glass. So whether you’re sipping post-pumpkin patch or hosting a Halloween bash, do it with a cocktail that’s as pumpkin filled and boo-tiful as autumn itself.
