Cocktails to Celebrate the Start of Autumn | Bayfields Liquor

Cocktails to Celebrate the Start of Autumn

As the leaves begin to turn and the days grow cooler, there’s no better way to welcome autumn than with a seasonal cocktail in hand. Whether you’re enjoying a cosy night in or hosting a gathering with friends, these four autumn-inspired drinks will set the perfect mood. Using quality spirits from Bayfields Liquor, here’s how you can mix up the taste of the season.

1. Spiced Apple Old Fashioned

A timeless classic gets an autumn twist with the warm flavours of spiced apple and bourbon.

Ingredients:

• 60ml bourbon
• 10ml spiced apple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel for garnish
• Ice cubes

Method:

1. In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, spiced apple syrup and bitters.
2. Add ice and stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

2. Maple Whisky Sour

Maple syrup adds a rich depth to this smooth and tangy whisky sour.

Ingredients:

• 60ml whisky
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml maple syrup
• 1 egg white (optional, for a frothy top)
• Ice cubes
• Angostura bitters (for garnish)

Method:

1. Add whisky, lemon juice, maple syrup and egg white to a shaker.
2. Dry shake (without ice) for 10 seconds to froth the egg white.
3. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
4. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass and garnish with a few drops of bitters.

3. Autumn Negroni

This seasonal spin on the Italian classic introduces spiced and herbal notes for a warming finish.

Ingredients:

• 30ml gin
• 30ml sweet vermouth
• 30ml spiced amaro
• Ice cubes
• Orange slice for garnish

Method:

1. Add gin, vermouth and spiced amaro to a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with an orange slice.

4. Cinnamon Espresso Martini

A comforting blend of coffee, cinnamon and vodka makes this a perfect after-dinner indulgence.

Ingredients:

• 45ml vodka
• 30ml espresso (freshly brewed and cooled)
• 15ml coffee liqueur
• 10ml cinnamon syrup
• Ice cubes
• Coffee beans for garnish

Method:

1. Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and cinnamon syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with three coffee beans.

Each of these cocktails captures the essence of autumn, making them ideal for toasting to the season ahead. Explore more premium spirits at Bayfields Liquor and stock up on everything you need to create these delicious drinks. Cheers to a flavourful autumn!