Happy Halloween! I will be taking the littles out for some trick or treating later today. They are so excited this year! It’s so fun to see the joy and excitement on their faces when they go door to door trick or treating. It brings back such great memories from my own childhood.
I know Halloween is all about the kids, but us adults deserve a little treat too…right?! Some adult treats of course! In keeping with the Halloween spirit and everything festive and fun, I rounded up some of my favorite fall cocktail recipes. These are perfect for holiday parties, girls nights, Friendsgiving, and Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy them just as much as me! And remember to drink responsibly!
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
What you need:
- ice (Fill your glass with crushed ice if possible)
- 1⅕oz caramel vodka
- 3oz apple cider
- ginger beer (I use Goslings)
- crisp apple slices and/or cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
What you do:
Fill copper mugs with ice (regular glasses will also work). Pour in vodka and apple cider. Top with ginger beer. Stir with cinnamon stick (or whatever you like to stir with) and garnish if you prefer.
Pumpkin Spice Martini (ummm, yes please!)
What you need:
- 2 T 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 2 oz. vanilla vodka
- 2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor
- 1/8 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
What you do:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add pumpkin puree, simple syrup, vodka, Bailey’s, and pumpkin pie spice; shake that shaker! Get your workout in right here!
Pour mixture through a strainer into a martini or cocktail glass. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Spiced Cider Margaritas
What you need:
- 5 ounces spiced apple cider
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- .5 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1.5 ounces gold tequila
What you do:
Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it up. Pour over ice into your rimmed cocktail glass and serve. (Garnish with an apple slice, a cinnamon stick, and a dash of ground cinnamon if you like!)
